| Author | Message | ||
     Daniel Rork (Danrork) New Member Username: Danrork Post Number: 14 Registered: 09-2002 |
Broke the standard cabel on my m8000 last night and was looking at getting a masterpull line. Curious if there are any draw backs to going with a synthetic line and the differences in the regular masterpull and their new line they have out. Any feedback would be appreciated and also any recomendations on length and size thanks Daniel | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 581 Registered: 03-2002 |
I just got 100' of the stuff and I've used once or twice, light as a feather, no problems. You might have to modify the anchor loop depending on the anchor bolt on your winch. The weight savings alone is what sold me. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2297 Registered: 04-2002 |
Why did you want the weight savings? I want all the weight I can get on the front of my truck. Hill climbs are noticably better with an ARB and winch up front than when it was stock | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 582 Registered: 03-2002 |
I figured 125lbs for the RTE, ~100 for the 15K and ~40 for the second battery should be plenty...I figure I traded the battery for the standard cable. | ||
| Nathan Hindman (Nathanh) New Member Username: Nathanh Post Number: 33 Registered: 07-2002 |
Daniel, My take on the synthetic line is that although it is more prone to breaking than the standard cable, it's significantly safer to use. The bottom line is that a live winch cable should be treated like a loaded gun, that is it can be incredibly dangerous if you're not careful. The Masterpull is nice because if it breaks the line absorbs the energy in the pull and the cable just drops straight to the ground, unlike a wire cable that can smash a car window or do significant damage to anyone unlucky enough to be in the way. As far as drawbacks, you have to be a bit more careful with the Masterpull as far as keeping it clean and watching out for abrasions. Thanks, Nathan Hindman http://www.pangaea-expeditions.com | ||
| Brent Fox (Bfox) Member Username: Bfox Post Number: 50 Registered: 10-2002 |
Who has the best prices on this stuff? Brent | ||
| Michael Noe (Noee) Senior Member Username: Noee Post Number: 587 Registered: 03-2002 |
I think I got a decent price from John (RTE), certainly better than a couple of other places I came across. Spidertrax is really pushing the stuff too. | ||
| gp (Garrett) Senior Member Username: Garrett Post Number: 2051 Registered: 10-2001 |
i bought my 125' of 3/8" Master Pull from EE. the prices were all pretty much the same everywhere for this stuff. not sure if EE is selling it still. | ||
| Jaime (Blueboy) Senior Member Username: Blueboy Post Number: 629 Registered: 02-2002 |
got mine from http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/ropes.htm came with 2 @ 5' sleeves for abrasion protection. have used it a couple of times and it is very nice. the safety aspect sold me plus it is really easy to handle. cool stuff. still have the roller fairling on as haven't gotten around to replacing it with a hawse. Jaime | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 79 Registered: 02-2003 |
I seriously considered switching, but ended up sticking with wire. I can replace the wire every year for a fraction of the price of synthetic and retain a high degree of safety | ||
| Rick Clarke (Tugcap) New Member Username: Tugcap Post Number: 14 Registered: 02-2002 |
The high tech super strength lines are great, incredibly strong and light, but high in cost. They are also subject to chaffing, and cutting, that would not hurt wire(as much). Home made chafe protection is cheap and will add life to your investment. Old firehose (local FD throw them away when worn) canvas,leather, old dungarees make good chafe gear where line contacts sharp edges like bumpers rocks and trees. Line/rope is usually manufactured in 600' or 1200' coils. If you are looking for best price go in on a coil, and have a local rigger (sail loft)splice your eyes. -Rick |
