What is a snatch block

What is a snatch block?  A snatch block is a pulley block with a side plate that swings open. Because the side plate opens, you don’t have to thread your winch cable through the opening, instead you open the side plate, fit the cable over the pulley, and then close the side plate. It’s a handy piece of equipment that can improve the function of your winch. A snatch block will increase your winch accessories pulling power significantly , and will give you more options in self-recovery situations.
A winching essential for safety and effectiveness. One of the rules of winching is to make sure your cable spools up on the winch drum evenly. This is easiest when you are winching straight forward. If you pull at an angle, the cable is more likely to bunch up on one side of the winch drum.