Winch Line

[gumbo]

Who has experience with synthetic winch line I know the pro's and con's but lookin for the real skinny on usage.

[jwp]

I have some on my buggy. It is awesome to use and it is very safe. Safety is the biggest plus I see using it. The biggest negative is cost. you also have to be more careful to not let it rub against things when you are using it.

[gumbo]

Is yours Dyneema or something else I saw somewhere that their is another type being used. Looking to save some weight, but cost is a factor.

[jwp]

Jun 14, 2011 16:07:57 GMT -5 gumbo said:

Is yours Dyneema or something else I saw somewhere that their is another type being used. Looking to save some weight, but cost is a factor.

I couldn't tell you what type mine is because it came with the buggy.

[Craig-Ellis Sasser]

I've been using Amsteel Blue line since 2005. I originally bought it from rockstomper.com, but the next line I buy will come from amsteelblue.com. It has never broken under usage, and I learned how to splice it last year when building my buggy for easier repairs if it ever does.

The stuff is not too UV-stable, but some companies claim their line has an additive that helps with this. Masterpull comes to mind.

[dan99tj]

I have had mine since 04 and it has faded but not broke, I like it a whole lot more than wire. No spurs in your hands, floats, just expencive.

[cushmaneaglerider]

You might look on pirate in the vendor section, they sometimes have odd lengths at good prices.

[gumbo]

Cool Thanks Guy's

[gumbo]

For those interested the place I got my beadlocks and bulls from now has Amsteel blue and sweet pricing Trailworthy Fab