Best synthetic winch rope

It's the difference at the axle that I am looking at mate. 9 to 10 Kg out front could effectively be up to 35 Kg at the axle. The front is just a tad low. Was thinking of lifting but would prefer to lessen the load. Pity I couldn't have fitted a lighter winch compatable bullbar. Ah well.

But I am all ears and thanks for the post.

Phil

Hi Tim

I saw those prices as well. What I am after is the best for me. I don't want length. A 10 mm diameter rope of around 30M would be heaps.

But what type. Maybe the colour is important. I know nothing about them.

Thanks

Phil

Agree
Longevity is not the biggest issue as you are likely to damage the rope at some point on rocks etc

Check out materials handling and boating chandlery stores
They would be cheaper and of known quality as well

Hi Alby

Like I said to Swaggie, travelling solo and liking the most remote areas, is it worth taking a chance on cheaper rope. Dunno!!!

Phil

I was directing that response mainly to you Philip.

Hi Swaggie Looks like I have some reading to do. I don't mind getting the dearer rope. You never know, it may be just the one recovery that you get the cheaper one out and snap, it breaks. So is it worth it? Don't forget most of our travelling is now done solo. Like our recent Madigan. Wouldn't want to wait for a car to come along to help. Didn't see one for five days.

The winch is a Warn 9000 lb. Maybe 30 meters was a bit much. Maybe 20 meters is all we need.

Thanks for the input mate.

Phil

Already got a brand new, unused, extension strap, that's still in the wrapping that we purchased it in, back in 2010.

It's like the spare tyre mate. Haven't had a flat since 1969 at Oran park and the girlfriend, now wife, made sure she changed the tyre and repaired the hole!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Robin. First read I thought that you were pulling my led. It's been a long day sorting the garage into some racking. Now I can't find a bloody thing.

I will get a sleeve though.

Phil

Hi Robin


How's things going mate ????????.

Once my winch extension rope has finished its life that's what I'll replace it with thicker Dyneema...

Phil: Last year was the first in many I only went into The High Country once, it was also the same time I changed to Dyneema. So i havn't used it yet, but saying that if it breaks I won't hesitate to go back to wire because it's served me well without issues. ...


Cheers

No worries. But lets hope you are not alone when it breaks. That's just what I consider.

Catchya

Phil

The odds I will be Phil just like yourself. Lol There's plenty of information about splicing a break....

I'm never in a hurry mate out in the bush, as long as my vehicle is tied off to a tree I am happy, Then I can have a soft drink, even make a cuppa and something to eat until I nut it out.It can stay there for hours if it has too...


All good..


Cheers

Still going strong , if a bit slower Swaggie , sounds like your ok to !

Maybe in hindsight it would have been a good day to just "camp up" and do a little weight lifting on that day Scrubby.

I will take what you said on notice mate about the extra length as a winch extension. I already have one but being a strap I could do with one that takes up less space. Without the large flat strap type, all our recovery gear would fit nicely in a void between the drawers and the side of the car. Nice and neat and accessible. But now it is actually in several places. Not an ideal situation.

Anyway thanks for the input mate.

We camped up on one trip to the desert when it rained. Just simply relaxed. Don't need the adrenalin of getting bogged and driving through mud. Done enough of that to do us.

Catchya

Phil

Phil the straps are ok for use as extension some times but rope can be used through a sheave block if necessary/possible.

Scrubby.

Aware of that mate

Thanks

Phil