Synthetic Winch Line Fix

Grubbicon

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• Jul 13, 2015

• #1

Alright so I have had my Warn Zeon 10s for a couple years now and the line is looking pretty crappy. Well yesterday when it decided to snap on the trail it wasnt a big surprise. I plan to replace it but Im wondering if anyone knows of a way to rig it to get me through a wheeling trip this weekend. Only about 10ft broke off so there would still be enough if I had to use it.

 

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07JKSahara

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• Jul 13, 2015

• #2

Yes. Really hard to explain, but you essentially re-braid it back around the thimble. Use a ball point pen, a sharpie and some tape for measuring. YouTube it, there's a guy that makes it really step by step. I've always wanted to try, let me know how it goes.

 

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BumpStick

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• Jul 13, 2015

• #3

Tie it using a Yosemite Bowline.
http://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/yosemite-bowline/

It's used by mountain climbers so it will work for your winch at a temporary fix that is quick and easy.

 

Grubbicon

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• Jul 13, 2015

• #4

07JKSahara said:

Yes. Really hard to explain, but you essentially re-braid it back around the thimble. Use a ball point pen, a sharpie and some tape for measuring. YouTube it, there's a guy that makes it really step by step. I've always wanted to try, let me know how it goes.

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I looked around for a minute. Is this what you were referring to? http://youtu.be/4FU2KovbHr0

 

JRied

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• Jul 14, 2015

• #5

This is the method I did, you can save almost your 10ft that you lost

http://youtu.be/uPC4tWmGXjg

 

StickFish

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• Jul 14, 2015

• #6

JRied said:

This is the method I did, you can save almost your 10ft that you lost

http://youtu.be/uPC4tWmGXjg

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That was awesome! Thanks for posting.

 

Tumbleweed

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• Jul 14, 2015

• #7

Kris' Splicing

I've bought from Kris. He posts some nice videos. Including how to make a soft shackle out of the broken piece.

http://www.krissplicing.com/repairing-your-winch-line.php