"Dave Martin" wrote in message
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The Long Mynd use a retrieve winch which with a good
crew is very efficient and can work with a single drum
winch.

Dave



A visit to Long Mynd is on my "must do" list.

It has been my impression that while a retrieve winch works well when
launching from a ridge top where the height gained in the winch launch is
unimportant, lifting the retrieve wire is a hindrance when launching from
flatland where every foot of release height is very important.

What I don't know is how much hindrance. Do you think a retrieve winch
would be a good idea with 6000 feet of winch cable? If so, what is the
longest wire where a retrieve winch is practical?

Bill Daniels