Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or someone ...

If you use synthetic rope on your winch, there are some things you should do to ensure the safety, functionality, and lifespan the winch rope. The number one killer of synthetic rope is abrasion, ...

We’ve covered quite a few topics when it comes to vehicle recovery here at The Drive — from traction boards to come-alongs to winches. Adding a winch to your off-road or overland setup is definitely a ...

Adding a winch to your vehicle is a great idea. There are lots of reasons to do so, too. It gives you a self-contained way to recover your vehicle from a traction-loss incident, also known as getting ...

FEM guidelines are an early important step in advancing the widespread application of synthetic fibre ropes in the crane and construction markets. Christian Shelton reports Technical developments in ...

BOB (Braid Optimised for Bending) rope from Puget Sound Rope being used on the Odim CTCU winch system Cortland Puget Sound Rope manufactures high performance fibre rope for heavy marine offshore oil ...

Harbor Freight's Badland winches work well and are quite affordable for your off-road recovery and utility needs. There are three lines of Badland winches with capacities of up to 12,000 pounds and ...