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re: Winch cable Metal or synthetic?

Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:13 pm to
Posted by TexasTiger01
Lake Houston
Member since Nov 2013
3215 posts
Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:13 pm to
I liked my Amsteel syn cable. It popped once due to my improper use. Just tied a good knot in it and kept using, try that with steel cable.... UV rays do take their toll in it though....
Posted by Bleeding purple
Athens, Texas
Member since Sep 2007
25315 posts
Posted on 6/23/14 at 5:21 pm to
consensus is synthetic.

the price difference sucks though.
Posted by warr09
Georgia by way of Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
800 posts
Posted on 6/23/14 at 7:56 pm to
Why tie a knot? Just weave a new eye. Weakest point af any cable or rope is a knot. If you do find yourself needing to tie a knot, at least use a Figure of 8 or better. A bowline us a good knot but ut gets hot during use from friction and under a load will just break

ETA: meant weave a new eye in cable.

Personally I like synthetic, but maintenance us defitiely required.
This post was edited on 6/23/14 at 7:58 pm
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