I thought all 3 of your X-Lock vids were very informative. Thanks to you, the X-Lock is now on my short list of things I want to add to my recovery kit!

I have one of the x-locks and they are super useful. Especially if you end up needing to use your hi-lift as a winch.

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Yep they have a bunch of uses!

Sorry you had a loss of subscribers; this video series is VERY helpful and informative. This is EXACTLY the answer to a series of questions I had. Thank you for putting out a great, educational series!

Great videos....you were the inspiration for an x-lock purchase. Can't wait to add to my kit.

Still here and you still have awesome videos. Keep up the videos.

So glad i found something good to watch while attempting to distract myself :)

Video 2 was bad ass….. I got lots of value. Thank you, Let the trolls unsub. Bye bye lol

Polyurethane rope has a lower melting point than polyester or nylon rope. I'm sure that rope has a specific use for what you're doing since it's in the video. It's hard to tell, but did the polyurethane melt within the rope itself? Seems quite stiff after the pull and even though pliable, it's acting much different then usual. In my job, rigging with the use of a capstan, polyurethane is never to be used because of the melting point and how slick it is naturally. While using it in a capstan, it melts along the inside, on the drum. I would definitely recommend trying out more tests with a nylon or polyester double braid or kernmantle, maybe even an aramid fiber rope.

Hi Justin, still here for edition 3😉. I take it the Plasma Locks haven’t arrived yet. When I get new stock I will try again. Thanks for videos. Regards Nick

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sticking around, we'll be back to 4 wheeling here soon. just patiently awaiting the FS to open the close in trails.

So we when from dynamic line load testing, to static line load testing...kinda apples and oranges for force dynamics and shock load... If your worried about radial bend in ropes the better solution is Kevlar mule tape over braided dynamic-rope...change the rope not the rigging tools!! If this is just 12v winch and winching accessories...just reduce the amount of line you spool on in the first place and carry extensions (also now weather and UV protected) for the long runs because the rigging and re rigging time for you guys by my witness will be absolutely the same, yet you are now all a bit safer for repeatability for continued in theater operations. BTW make sure your x-lock is machined from a billet or make sure the casting is sonically tested, used well below WLL and/or has a break strength certification for each casting date /manufacturing date. This is just like in the climbing industry going from the old figure eight devices versus new ATC belays and so on...

Great information and demonstrations

Thanks for the video. It was very informative.

Just gotta say like this little series especially the second vid cuz I learned that you can (in a pinch) use a shackle to shorten a winch line

i dont understand why the XL doesn't tend to slide on the single line side, pulled towards the loop (2 line out of three), since it is so slippery. I need some physics.

Good info Justin!

The info was great. Thanks!

Hi I’m trying to find where the x lock is made and distribution is done through I’m in Australia and would love to see if I could get one of these

@JustinKingOffroad

2 жыл бұрын

it is made here in USA. Safe Xtract would probably ship to you!

New Subscriber since segment 2 of 3, (first Comment EVER for ANYONE). All great stuff, good info, good editing, format, speed, (even just thinking about, as you said ' changing up the backdrop' for us. A very tiny tiny, and respectful editorial observation, audio in garage is harsh. Don't lose sleep just a friendly observation, and opportunity to give you a Comments/engagement Credit. Cheers,

@JustinKingOffroad

Жыл бұрын

I picked up lav mic which should help. Less prone to the echo.

@jeepnhusa

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinKingOffroad Ahhh OK always good to get More Tools and Toys, no worries, my echo comment was just a thinly veiled excuse to 'Comment' to get you some 'Points'/engagements, however, that YT stuff is scored. Cheers, Steve S

@JustinKingOffroad

Жыл бұрын

@@jeepnhusa appreciate it either way! But yes I did notice the audio myself too.

Justin, I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos on shortening your winch extension rope. I have a Factor 55 LDP I will be using it with shackles to distribute loads, but not looping rope through it, after watching your video. I also saw the XFactor video and I’m not totally convinced that’s what I want to do. So, first question. Is there another safe way to shorten winch extension lines? I’d like to get your thoughts on this method. I need to rescue a vehicle 120’ away. I have a 10k# winch with 70’ of usable rope and a one piece 200’ winch rope extension. I run out my winch line to 70’. I shackle one end of my extension rope to the vehicle being rescued. Run it thru a Factor 55 snatch block and soft shackle it to my winch hook. Run the tag end to the vehicle being rescued, run the line through a second Factor 55 snatch block and soft shackle to the vehicle being rescued. So now, I’ve taken care of half of the line. Now run the line back to the winch hook. At this point I have three options to attach the new line to the winch hook. 1 If I have a third snatch block, run the line through it and soft shackle to the first snatch block. Run the tag end to the vehicle being rescued and shackle it. I believe, this is the safest way, IF you have three snatch blocks. My question deals with the next two. 2. Run the second line from the vehicle to be rescued over the first line on the snatch block attached to the winch hook. Now you have two lines, one on top of the other. Theoretically they should not move, I believe in the real world there will be some movement on those two lines and it will be in opposite directions and with, say a 6k# load on the winch, there could be enough heat generated to fail the ropes. 3. Instead of running one line on top of the other, loop the second line through the hub of the snatch block attached to the winch hook. Put a dog bone through the loop on the other side of the snatch block. Maybe you make two loops around the dog bone so it doesn’t fall out if the line goes slack. Your thoughts?? Thank you very much...Victor

Great video thank you!

I know this is an old video... but which Xlock are you using there? On the manufactures website they have several models with different ratings. I am just curious which one to pick up for my Jeep extracting up to full size trucks?

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

This is the 20,000 pound rated one

@sorenmelchior

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinKingOffroad hey thanks for the fast reply!

I recently got myself an X-lock, made a little video of it in use in the snow.

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tool to have!!!!

Hey great video! When will you be doing for of your mission videos? Can you do a video on your radio comm and eqmt you use? Thanks and again great videos

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of the further members from the action, and the NoCo forest is still closed from the fires, so not much action up my way.

At 6:30, couldn’t you use one soft shackle to hold those together?

What kind of exhaust do you have on your power wagon on previous videos it’s sounds good 👌

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Solo performance delete pipe.

Please provide links to the products you are featuring

Still here! Justin, which soft shackles do you use/ recommend?

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

i've got some gator jaws that are great, but factor 55 has some, and quite a few others. just make sure the ratings are provided so you don't have one snap.

Hey Justin I just was wondering if you have heard anything about yankee hill and if it’s passable?

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

most of the main routes on yankee are accessible year round. just be careful on the north slopes. we've ran a BUNCH of recoveries up there. i'll be in the vicinity tomorrow... with the nice weather i'm sure a bunch of people will be out.

@Bucky_Bronc

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinKingOffroad awesome you’re the man Justin! We’ll be heading there or Switzerland trail Sunday with a group of Jeep’s!

Justin Thanks for the series on this. Awesome info and will be put to use here. Stay well and safe. Thanks again ✊

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, were hopeful to do a retest of the LDP this weekend with a load cell etc.

@bobpurs

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinKingOffroad Cool will watch for it. Thanks again

Could the X-Lock be termed a sheepshank device?

@JustinKingOffroad

3 жыл бұрын

maybe, but it functions differently.

The ldp looks good.. Not yes the edges are sharp.. So take a grinder and round off the edges..