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Old 06-21-2006, 11:55 PM
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Default Re: Simple winch questions but I don't know...

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Originally Posted by CO Hummer
I've used my synthentic line with standard snatch blocks a bunch of times. All snatch blocks have "rollers", so you're not dragging the rope over anything that could snag or fray it.

I have a portable winch (9500ti) and it is a LOT lighter with the synthetic line. I'd definitely go synthetic.
x2! Plus, if you do change from cable to synthetic, make sure you change the fairlead from a roller style to the other smooth style.(k, i don't know the word for smooth fairlead )
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