Safety: Both steel and synthetic winchlines give a very small amount of stretch, the equivalent of less than 1% at breaking pressure. This tiny amount of stretch stores kinetic energy that is released when the line breaks. Since steel winchline is much heavier than synthetic winchline, the force of that stored energy is devastatingly powerful, particularly dangerous with people near. The synthetic line is so light and therefore stores less kinetic energy, which when released, the winchline virtually falls to the ground with a fraction of the force of steel. For this reason, 4×4 offroad racing sanctioning bodies do not allow steel cables because of their inherent danger. Synthetic winchlines are now mandatory. Continue reading “Why switch from Steel Cable to Synthetic Winchlines? Safety, Strength, & Ease of Handling”
Rugged Rocks Fairleads and Synthetic Winchline.
I just wanted to take a quick minute (as oppose to a long minute?) to let you know that the Rugged Rocks Fairleads did get made and all the pre-ordered ones were already shipped out. The remainder of these fairleads are here and in stock ready to ship. You can order them online here: http://ruggedrocksoffroad.com/rugged-rocks-aluminum-fairlead-by-spidertrax-p-3714.html for 44.95 or you can add the Fairlead to your Synthetic Winchline order for only 29.95
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