Having problems with snatch block

[iowaowb]

Bought a three point skidding winch and I really like it, I am still learning a lot. I have pulled most of the easier stuff and am now getting to the harder pulls around other trees and etc. Did get a snatch block for it and I am not sure what I need to do different but it keeps self releasing before the cable is tight.

I have it setting pulley side up the lever is closed on the cable and pulley and as soon has I start pulling a lot of times it just releases as soon as the cable pulls tight. If it doesn't release right away it works fine. It is a wallenstein winch and snatch block.

Not sure what I am doing wrong. Seems to have a better chance to stay on if the cable is tight, It seems like the release lever is pretty easy to move not sure if that is right or not.

[Stephen Alford]

 

 
Hey there, welcome to the  " FF ". This is the side of my snatch block that faces the ground . 

[g_man]

Sounds like Stephen is right - you are running it up-side-down so the release arm is resting on the cable as it tightens. The large diameter side of the pulley should rest on the cable to support the weight.

Stephen, I like that harness you have. Is that something you made? It looks like it is quick and easy to rig up. What is the strap made of ?
Thanks.

[iowaowb]

Thank you for your response, I am going to try that sometime this weekend.

[Stephen Alford]

   Hey there g-man, it is just nylon strap  as in a ratchet strap.  Picked it up on the side of the road, since I took that pic it has returned to whence it came.   If your up this way keep an eye peeled.   :D   Been using a chain with a grab , gets a little hairy around sub divisions sometimes.  Pick a good stump in the middle of the lot, natch it , then attach the snatch block. Here is a pic of a maple in full flight.... past the point of no return.