Snatch Ring v Snatch Block Self Recovery Test

I have replaced the heavy 3.5kg x 4 snatch blocks with four snatch rings coming in at under 2kg in total. The kit is so much lighter and more manageable I can include the winch extension strap and still be well under the original load. Snatch rings work almost as well as the blocks but the blocks are no where near enough better to justify their bulk and weight. I got a lot of valuable information and self-confidence from watching Robert Pepper's channel. He has some superb videos explaining snatch blocks, winching, loads and so much more. There is a slope in my yard and this time I had the car much further up the slope and off the flat so even being a bit lighter than the Freelander 2, it was harder work but still very doable for an old bloke with a massive hernia.
L2SFBC - Robert Pepper - auto journo

[chrisw]

Nice. I just ordered a soft shackle and snatch ring and then saw this vid and ordered another ring to go next to it. I have a steel shackle and snatch block for the anchor point. Gonna be pulling some logs with it tomorrow...

[leochin]

There will be less friction using snatch block pullies vs. snatch rings. If I was pulling loads of stuff with out a winch, I would definitely opt for the blocks. If I was using a powered winch then I would use rings. I would use soft shackles that have a working load limit double or triple the ropes rating. Anything beyond a 4:1 setup I would probably use blocks instead of rings using a winch or hand strength.

[joedimaggio]

Hi mate, got a couple of questions. Is there a name for that configuration with 4 snatch rings/blocks? What is the mechanical advantage? Also what is that rope rated for? Because the load is spread over 4? ropes, does that mean you can use a weaker rope? Cheers