How to inspect your
ATV winch line and when should you replace it?
As the fall leaves are changing and the smell
of winter is on the air, it’s the perfect time to head out on the trails with
your ATV. Whether you are heading to snap some beautiful fall photos, enjoy the
crisp fall air, or if your ATV is the equipment you use for hunting it must be in
peak condition. The top of everyone’s mind is often making sure that
mechanically everything is up to scratch and while that is critical it’s the
other gear that is often overlooked. Many ATVs come equipped with a winch line
or the ability to connect a tow rope in case you get stuck or need to haul
something out. This tool is critical for an enjoyable and successful trip but
is often overlooked when we do a walk-around of our equipment before we head
out. Here are a few tips on checking over your winch and line.
- Fully
extend your line from the drum and inspect the line. Make sure that it's
in good condition and there aren’t any spots on the line which are showing
wear or damage. i.e. kinks, splinters or curls.
- If
your line is in good shape, make sure the mechanism to rewind the winch is
working properly and the mechanics on that is also in good working
condition.
- If
your line is showing wear and tear it's time to investigate replacing it.
Northern strand carries a full line of lines
both synthetic and wire rope that is specifically manufactured to be used in
winch lines. Did you know our Dyneema synthetic winch line has many benefits
over traditional wire rope. Dyneema rope will not splinter, kink or curl. It’s
also much easier on the hands in cold weather.
With the education and training relied on by
some of the largest mining operations in Saskatchewan for their wire hoisting
needs. Our experts are uniquely positioned to help you find the right line got
your equipment and one that will work for you and your needs.
Our products are spliced and tested on-site
with the top industry ratings in place. Each one of our synthetic ropes comes
with the hook correctly spliced onto the end as well as the metal thimble and
comes packaged with all the specifications of the specific line, including
tensile strength, length and material. We have many standard sizes and lengths
in stock and ready for pick up. We are also able to make any specific size and
length you might need to order.
So if you are looking to
replace your current line or upgrade to a different type of line that will
better suit the work you need to do come and talk to our incredibly
knowledgeable team or shop online at shop.northenstrands.com
You can now shop online with Northern Strands! We are extremely
excited to announce that Northern Strands has launched our very own E-Commerce Shopping
Website, https://shop.northernstrands.com/.
How and why did this come about? Last year, our Outside Sales Team brought
forward customer requests asking if they can buy our products online. They thought
it more convenient and time-saving to shop online through an E-Commerce Website.
We agree that online purchasing is beginning to eclipse traditional purchasing
methods. Northern Strands recognized that it was time to take on the challenge
of creating a website where customers could purchase directly from Northern
Strands online.
Northern Strands put together a team of employees to head up
the project and started down the path of creating the E-Commerce Shopping
Website. We researched what it would take to create, launch, and manage an E-Commerce
site. We partnered with Big Commerce as their platform was one of the best and
it also fits our business model. After several months of working on our new
Northern Strands E-Commerce Website we are proud to say our hard work paid off.
We have a great clean- looking, functional, and easy-to-use website! https://shop.northernstrands.com/
During the initial stages of the Northern Strands Shopping
Website, not all products will be available for online purchase. As the saying
goes, “All great things have small beginnings.”
We currently have the following products available for
online purchase: Load Binders, Ratchet Straps, Grade 100 Connecting Links &
Hooks, Round Slings, Web Slings, Tow Straps, and ATV Winch Lines.
New products are being added weekly until Northern Strands’ thousands
of industrial rigging, equipment, and supplies are available for online
purchase.
Northern Strands wants to make sure that we have the lowest
prices in the industry on our listed products. We went online and compared our
product pricing to the competition and discovered that NORTHERN STRANDS HAS
THE LOWEST PRICES ON HIGH-QUALITY RIGGING, TOWING, AND LOAD SECUREMENT PRODUCTS
IN WESTERN CANADA!
Enjoy the savings and shop now at https://shop.northernstrands.com/
Or contact us at
Phone: 306-242-7073 or Toll-free at 1-800-242-7073
Email: sales@northernstrands.com
Northern Strands is Saskatchewan owned and operated.
