Block and Tackle Elk Gadget?

[amicus]

Wouldn't a ratchet strap work? Use it like a come-a-long. I was looking at some yesterday and on some of them the working strengh of the rachet and the breaking point of the strap was way more then needed. They come in a lot of different sizes.  With a little imagination the handle could be modified for better leverage. Might not be answer to all needs but I think in Whips case it would of helped.

Gilbert

[2treks]

Told you it was called rope.

I have know idea when I would ever need one of them doodads but that hitchmaster is kinda cool.
Did you order from them or did you find a US dealer?

[joebuck]

rope?...Its a rope with glitter!!

ordered it from the alaska dealer.

[2treks]

And what glitters is GOLD.(@$1.10/')

Be sure to show us your riggin' when you get it all set up. Please.
CTT

[J-dog]

Someone mentioned petal pulleys, using them it is easy to rig mech advantage. 4:1, or better. Make moving a large load easy. W use em in the FD and move some heavy stuff and they are not heavy at all - you can get micros too.

Some one on here uses them to clean kills in the woods - hanging deer in the tree so not to quarter on the ground.

[awbowman]

I'm liking it Joebuck.  I'd wrap the rope with a stick though.   5 mm is not very much to grab on too and could hurt pulling hard

[stalkin4elk]

http://www.dootalk.com/forums/topic/448197-self-rescue-for-wilderness-travel/
This link is for a "Z DRAG" which is also used in the whitewater rescue world for getting stuck boats out of a river current(you tube search z drag).
The snowmachine is obviously the elk and the ice anchor is any strong anchor. With a ramp you can scoot one in your truck easily as well.
Simple,light, safe, and it works when a winch is too heavy.
Lots of Mt. elk have been pulled out of hell holes with Capstan winches as well.

[Dry Creek]

Joebuck any updates

[akdd]

I seen this at an outdoor show and it looked like it worked pretty well.
http://www.akcooltools.com/hitchmaster.html

[akdd]

I guess I miss some of this thread as the hitchmaster was already discussed

[Whip]

Joey - did you get your Hitchmaster yet?  Curious how it works for you.

[Mike Falkner]

Good thread.  Joey, I have one of those gambrel/block & tackle gizmos.  Sure does make an easy job skinning deer solo.  It has some fairly cheezy paracord on it but with good rope I think you could move some serious mass.  It has a friction anti-reverse brake and cost about $12 with the gambrel from Sportsmans Guide I think.

[J. Holden]

I posted some pics of another option for those that may only have rope.  Hope it helps!

-Jeremy    

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=132161

[AkDan]

I didnt read the 4 pages...

but, their is a chainsaw-along deal you can lift a moose!

But honestly who carrys this stuff on a backpack hunt?   Why not use the gutless method and get the first 2 quarters and strap off.  Its much easier to move around (roll over) at that point and take the other 2 quarters and strap off...now gut and finish getting the flank/ribs, neck (if you havent boned it out already), and loins.   Works like a champ with big critters.

I do have a hitchmaster but have yet to use it so I cannot comment on its use for game.  I think it would work well, though I really have no use for it other than to assist hanging meat when I'm alone and so far havent had to use it.  A simple truckers hitch with 550 cord can lift a nice hunk of meat if needed.

[sagebrush]

I started out trying to carry all that stuff. Now I just bring two knives an do the gutless method. Much easier and I don't have a pile of bones to get rid of when I get home (I also bone them out).I got it down now to where I don't bring anything home I am not going to eat. I still end up with the same number of packages of meat too. Gary

[SELFBOW19953]

I was wondering the same thing, Amicus.  Carry a couple of long ratchet straps and use them for lots of things.

[joebuck]

I got it in Whip.....trying to find some time to test it. I dont have a dead Elk in Mississippi yet but i may hook it to my jeep and see if i can pull it backwards in gear.  I bought some thin 5mm 2100# rope.

[Homebru]

Joebuck,
what can you tell us about your Hitchmaster?
homebru