Without any problems, you winch halfway up the hill with your observer keeping an eye on your winch drum to make sure the layers are going on evenly. Your second observer up by the tree keeps an eye open for any problems that may arise.

The Next Step

You cannot winch any further now as your winch hook has nearly reached your roller fairleads. Your number one observer, without wasting any time, picks up the handy tow rope which is connected to the tree by the side of the track and secures the loose end to your vehicle with a shackle. You then lower back on the winch until the safety harness holds you firmly in place.

Nearly there, but notice the wraps of wire opening up on the drum

The extension wire rope is then taken out of use as your winch wire rope is walked up to the top for re-rigging. There lies a problem - the hook won't reach the tree strop. Call for an adjustable alloy chain to make up the shortfall. With the thumbs up, you start winching a driving again. As you move off, someone kindly uncouples your safety harness.

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