dirtydiesel Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am after a winch blanket that conforms with the 1kg wieght rule that doesn't have D44, ARB or some such other advert on it. I could ust about live with one of the old style warn ones, the plain red ones with warn in the middle, but i carn't seem to find one anywhere. I did think that a LR4x4 would be nice If someone would be good enough to make some, i would buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am after a winch blanket that conforms with the 1kg wieght rule that doesn't have D44, ARB or some such other advert on it. From a non-winch user, what does a 'Winch Blanket' do that a piece, or pieces, of soft fabric house mat / carpet won't do? I'd have thought a piece of foam backed carpet, considered too ratty for her indoors to walk on, would have been flexible enough to fold over the cable. I appreciate that it really needs to stay on the cable as it flies through the air, and material that is too stiff woould be more likely to fall off immediately rather than stay with the cable. However, I'd have thought cheap carpet, or a loose (house) floor mat, would have been flexible enough. Just a thought. A carpet would also be useful to kneel or lie on in other circumstances. Of course, if 'Blanket' is the key word, Anchor Surplus used to sell them, cream or dark grey. They'd be heavy enough, and flexible enough after you've washed them :-) Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 From a non-winch user, what does a 'Winch Blanket' do that a piece, or pieces, of soft fabric house mat / carpet won't do?I'd have thought a piece of foam backed carpet, considered too ratty for her indoors to walk on, would have been flexible enough to fold over the cable. I appreciate that it really needs to stay on the cable as it flies through the air, and material that is too stiff woould be more likely to fall off immediately rather than stay with the cable. However, I'd have thought cheap carpet, or a loose (house) floor mat, would have been flexible enough. Just a thought. A carpet would also be useful to kneel or lie on in other circumstances. Of course, if 'Blanket' is the key word, Anchor Surplus used to sell them, cream or dark grey. They'd be heavy enough, and flexible enough after you've washed them :-) Cheers. mmmm but difficult to find foam back carpet these days. Has not been made for 4 years so it would have to be an old ropy bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 The plain red ones aren't heavy enough, I ended up sticking some rubber on mine to weigh it down. I think we've got some Shire Land Rover Club ones - not that is any better for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Personally I just don't use it and shout at anybody within the kill zone to get the F out of the way, its a bit like the difference between pointing a loaded gun at somebody with the safety on, and not pointing it at them. It means one less thing to carry and with plasma being so light I don't think it's necessary anyway. Excellent idea on a LR4x4 one though - does anybody know who might manufacture such a thing? we could maybe look at getting some done if it wasn't too expensive, would be good advertising for events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Muddyweb used to do them, don't know it they still do, and you could have anything you want printed on it. Maybe worth an email or just fill out the Contact form on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Muddyweb used to do them, don't know it they still do, and you could have anything you want printed on it. Maybe worth an email or just fill out the Contact form on the site. How about one with this on for a certain "Challenge" event Should go down really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I can research a forum winch blanket if there's enough interest. I realise that there's a limited interest in these. If anyone might consider buying a LR4X4 winch blanket (price being reasonable, then post up please) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 before argyll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I doubt I would ever use it, but I might buy one anyway, no idea what sort of price we are talking about though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsr341 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 im in the market for a winch blanket , and would buy a LR4X4 blanket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I don't have one, and probably ought to, so I would buy an lr4x4 one... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 If you get round to doing them put me down on the list as well. Make that 2, one for Top and one for Taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I dont suppose any of you know who makes these things? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltwt1981 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'd love to have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOA 93 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'd have a LR4x4 one aswell. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'll have one Les. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I dont suppose any of you know who makes these things?Les. How about asking Tim at Muddyweb, like I said above, he sells/used to sell them so he may know a supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Right KittyGripe Productions presents A new "Orange ASIR Recovery Winch Blanket". Lined with 10mm plate (for extra weight) this unique "Limited Edition" Winch Blanket is guaranteed to "Get Someones Back Right Up" when spotted, as well as work as a Winch Blanket Avaiable for the knockdown bargain price of £99.99 or, for £100 complete with a (new) sagging colour coded spring for that extra weight (replaces 10mm plate) and this then makes the blanket bounce back to you if your plasma breaks When they are gone they are gone Make a Statement when your winching next time around Nige No Heavy Plate was hurt in the making of this advertisment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 PMSL @ HfH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 I can research a forum winch blanket if there's enough interest. I realise that there's a limited interest in these. If anyone might consider buying a LR4X4 winch blanket (price being reasonable, then post up please)Les. I'd be up for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhybrid Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 could it be a pretty blue one, as for weight the arb ones have pockets on the inside to enable you to add weight to them. At least that is what I think the pockets are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 pretty blue one, Sure, gay ones to your spec Rob Sent off a request for a price for blue background, silver lettering on both sides (when folded). 11 so far Anyone else interested? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 yes x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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