Re: recovery gear training and main divide run
Wow... i wasn't even there and this happened??
FunJunkie said:
Wow... i wasn't even there and this happened??
FunJunkie said:Only one rig almost rolled![]()
Is this the same Main Divide that's located in Orange / Riverside Counties? If so, how'd someone almost roll on that trail? Last time I was on it, it was a pretty well kept fire road.FunJunkie said:Only one rig almost rolled![]()
it is still well maintained but there are a couple little side trail loops and the first one went up pretty high then came down at about a 30 to 35 downcline with loose rocks and big ruts. Well over the CB I stated not to follw if you are worried about your skills and or truck, well I guess the message didn't get through somehow and everyone followed. Kals wife even did it. it was a bit squirly coming down and I think he locked his brakes as he slid into a rut and almost went end over. luckily the rut straigtned him out and got down with little more than skidmarked undies and ghost white faces. lol. Learened something, always have a spotter, even if nobody asks for one.Kokopeli said:Is this the same Main Divide that's located in Orange / Riverside Counties? If so, how'd someone almost roll on that trail? Last time I was on it, it was a pretty well kept fire road.
Really wish I had noticed this event before it happened. I'd have definately been there, winch in hand and ready to learn.
Here is the picture moments before it happened.FunJunkie said:it is still well maintained but there are a couple little side trail loops and the first one went up pretty high then came down at about a 30 to 35 downcline with loose rocks and big ruts. Well over the CB I stated not to follw if you are worried about your skills and or truck, well I guess the message didn't get through somehow and everyone followed. Kals wife even did it. it was a bit squirly coming down and I think he locked his brakes as he slid into a rut and almost went end over. luckily the rut straigtned him out and got down with little more than skidmarked undies and ghost white faces. lol. Learened something, always have a spotter, even if nobody asks for one.
Be careful! These things have been known to cause serious injury when not used properly. At a minimum, read the instructions on the jack handle BEFORE you use it.Acetechno said:I missed the first one. But I would be down for one again in the near future. Hope someone is willing to step up. I just bought a hi-lift and figured how to jack the car up but can't figure how to lower it down without just droping it. Thanks.
Backburner approach is understood... thanks for doing the vids!CADavebert said:Yep. Video taken, and downloaded to the computer. Now I just need some time to piece things together. Looks like we'll end up with a few videos.... Winch, Hi-Lift, Hi-Lift accessories, and Hi-Lift as a winch. Couple other tid-bits too.
I'm extra busy with work, school, family. Sorry, but the videos went to the back burner for a bit. Maybe in the next week or so I can get them done.