Synthetic Winch Rope recommendations
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Twin Magnolias
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I don't have their winch rope, but I trust the fellas over at Southeast Overland. They roll theirs from amsteel, which seems to be standard among respectable companies. I live less than an hour from them, so I can pop on over to their shop and have watched them make a rope right there in their shop. When it comes time for me to buy one, that's where I'll go. My snatch rope is made by them.
BoldAdventure
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Following, this is what I want to do with mine.
I have never heard anything bad about AmsteelBlue. I was looking at Fireline too.
I have never heard anything bad about AmsteelBlue. I was looking at Fireline too.
Viking off road makes a good synthetic line... anything made with Dyneema is good stuff as well.
YES! Also be sure to check the fairlead rollers. OR just switch them to the polyurethane ones. Not a hawse fairlead fan. the friction against the synthetic line can be damaging. Just my .02
100acre
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Steve? or Jeff? at Southeast Overland made mine for my Warn VL 10,000. I also picked up all my recovery gear from them. They've been vendors in the past at the Asheville Overland Expos too.
http://www.southeastoverland.com/in...category&virtuemart_category_id=164&Itemid=33
http://www.southeastoverland.com/in...category&virtuemart_category_id=164&Itemid=33
I just order an Amsteel rope from them. I'll post some pic of the install
Seems there was an article not to long ago by Matt Scott showing how several companies weight ratings didn't hold up in a test of snatch straps. Yes I know, snatch straps aren't what we are talking about. But if those same companies are mentioned here and their products weren't what they claimed maybe that QC should be taken into consideration on your winch line as well.
Ok @sfsmedic, there's some relevance between snatch straps and comparative winch lines but your post is mostly vague innuendo which isn't very helpful. Could you be more specific with the results? Vagueness results in confusion which leads to fear, than anger, than hate and finally the dark side of the force.
None of it was vague. I just remember an article where Matt Scott (I only remember who wrote it because someone mentioned it a couple weeks back) tested a bunch of companies snatch strap ratings. Most were far below what they said they were rated at. If any of those companies are companies you're looking at then maybe you don't want to buy from them.
Seemed pretty straight forward to me. I gave all the info I remembered for someone to possibly do more research on the subject they're interested in.
And the relevance wasn't between snatch strap and winch line but a brands quality between its own products. Especially when your life could be on the line.
Seemed pretty straight forward to me. I gave all the info I remembered for someone to possibly do more research on the subject they're interested in.
And the relevance wasn't between snatch strap and winch line but a brands quality between its own products. Especially when your life could be on the line.
My recommendation is this. Put price aside - good winch line spliced and prepared by a good company will cost a bit. Stay away from oddball brands or anything from overseas.
That said, Bubba Rope is amazing. Warn is good as is Winchline (aka Viking), Master Pull, and Amsteel Blue.
Yes, there are lots of little companies splicing and making ropes these days and they are fine too IF they are using no kidding UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) like Spectra or Dyneema fiber made in USA.
Buy once, cry once
We have a great thread that covers synthetic line and more in detail HERE on this Forum
Just to be clear for everyone...
Dyneema is a registered trademark of Royal DSM, a Dutch company, that has licensed production of the synthetic fiber in many countries. If you are buying something that is made of Dyneema, it is guaranteed by the company for quality standards.
Found the article. Mostly because I emailed the author asking him for it.
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/issue012/...utm_term=0_ad634f67c4-c920e4a0e7-131406877#23
http://unsealed4x4.com.au/issue012/...utm_term=0_ad634f67c4-c920e4a0e7-131406877#23
Twin Magnolias
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They're good people. That relationship is worth the little bit more they charge than other splicers. Steve has been incredibly helpful in getting my recovery gear prioritized and set up.
BoldAdventure
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Of the brands tested in this article, ARB appears to be the only brand I've seen sold in the states. Could be wrong. And they exceeded their break limit.