Alright I'm a newb when it comes to the synthetic winch line but what I have gathered so far is that Rockstompers carries it fairly cheep. I just ordered an 8000 LB Mile Marker winch that comes with the crap cable and so I'm thinking I'll order some synthetic line to replace it. Here is my delima I don't know what size I should order I have notice it seems most people run the 3/8 so I'm assuming I should be good with that but just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the help!
Anthony
3/8 might be over kill. The http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=374"]5/16" Trail Line[/URL] has a 13,700 lb. Breaking Strength where as the http://www.sierraexpeditions.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=375"]3/8" Trail Line[/URL] has a 19,600 lb. Breaking Strength. I think in both cases the winch would give out first.
Right now (my company) Sierra Expeditions has the Viking winch lines on sale (They have not completed my sponsorship to UY yet, but here is a link to the sale posted on TTORA)
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Anthony,
Though I was sporting the 3/8" line I would have to agree that the 5/16" line will work fine for most applications. Check out Wil's products as he's got the good stuff for sale
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We gone though just about all of them... Viking produces the best, IMO... They have their own company Winchline.com, but bottom line is that it the best on the market today with Master Pull on their heels.
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I've got 5/16 and think it's fine. Although, I heard the 3/8 lays in the spool, layer after layer better than the smaller stuff. I like having more length just in case I need it.
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Link isn't working for me but I'm very interested. Let me know if it's my comp or if the link is down thanks!Originally Posted by FlyingWil
Try this link...
http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80954
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I had 5/16" thick amsteel blue and only broke it once in about 3 years (UV degredation and abrasion - in other words from abuse). when it did break, it broke near the hook. i simply cut off about 10' to make sure that i had good rope, then re-threaded it back into itself and did some lock-stitching to hold it in place and it was as good as new, just 10' shorter than before.
-andy
That linked worked thanks! I'll be in touch when I finally make my purchase.
Andy good info thanks man!
I have 3/8's, feels more substantial in the hands, but I have big hands. Extra working load is just overkill at that point.
I have seen synthetic snap and recoil.
The savings are weight, ease of handling and simple splice fixes.
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