Plasma Rope
Submitted: Friday, Sep 19, 2003 at 02:32
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Member-The Camel(Vic)
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old winch cable needs replacing and I was wondering if anyone knew of
a good (read
well priced) plasma rope supplier around Melb. Regards to all,
Gary.
Reply By: Roly - Saturday, Sep 20, 2003 at 08:45
Saturday, Sep 20, 2003 at 08:45
you need to look at this a different way.
i will be replacing my cable with plasma rope (not plasma brand but another one that is much cheaper but the same stuff available in aus in the next month)
why?
cos my 18 month old cable is rooted from being pinched on the drum from side pulls. its not always possible to straight pull during recoveries and the cable suffers.
plasma can be spliced if it breaks and it is light and you get more on the drum.
i bet i wont be replaing the rope after 18 months so it will pay for itself.....
Roly
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Follow Up By: Member-The Camel(Vic) - Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 08:56
Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 08:56
Hi Roly, you make a good point about not having to wind it onto the drum
perfectly, as that has contributed to my old cable being stuffed.
I have since spoken to local copper (they run plasma) and he rates it as
excellent, buy he's not paying for it, or putting up with wear/tear issues
purely from user point of view. Enjoying the
feedback, Regards Gary
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Reply By: Member - Jack - Saturday, Sep 20, 2003 at 20:29
Saturday, Sep 20, 2003 at 20:29
Hi Camel:
April 2003 Australian 4WD Monthly had a reasonably detailed comparison
test (laboratory) on plasma -v- steel that might be useful to you.
If you dont have a copy let me know and I'll let you have
mine.
Cheers
Jack.Australia - If you don't love it, leave!!!
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Follow Up By: Member-The Camel(Vic) - Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 09:05
Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 09:05
Thanks for the offer Jack will try to locate a copy, and get back to you
as I think I remember reading the article a while ago myself, If i cant
find one I will certainly contact you and thanks for the kind offer. Regards Gary
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Reply By: Matt M - Sunday, Sep 21, 2003 at 21:08
Sunday, Sep 21, 2003 at 21:08
Has anyone actually had and used Plasma rope yet who can tell us how it went, longetivity and performance!!!
I have read the articles and have my own thoughts too, but I would like to hear from someone who has used it!!!!!
Please, I love the concept, dont rate the knockers but need facts!!
Matt.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Sep 21, 2003 at 22:06
Sunday, Sep 21, 2003 at 22:06
Go ask on outerlimits.
heaps use it and all say draggin on rocks/ground will fubar it.
YMMV.
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Follow Up By: Groove - Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 10:26
Monday, Sep 22, 2003 at 10:26
The only critisism I have heard is that it wears or frays when pulled across rocks etc relatively easiliy but everything else I have heard or read regarding strength etc has been positive..
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