Anyone use a capstan winch for recovering animals in steep country?

Most of where I hunt is steep, nearly road-less so recovery is usually done in several trips with a strong back.

So here's my dilemma. My boys are all grown up and will likely not be around for elk season this year. I'm pushing 50 and although I'm in decent shape I'm not what I once was. Pops is great to be hunting with still but is not going to be carrying anything.

Have any of you used a capstan winch? How'd it go? What lessons did you learn? How long of a pull have you made?

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