Spudcannons
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I just started seeing these winches for sale. Does anyone have experience with them? They say complete waterproofing remote switch ect. Seems good. I'm am also looking at a Warn Zeon or something similar.
I just started seeing these winches for sale. Does anyone have experience with them? They say complete waterproofing remote switch ect. Seems good. I'm am also looking at a Warn Zeon or something similar.
I just started seeing these winches for sale. Does anyone have experience with them? They say complete waterproofing remote switch ect. Seems good. I'm am also looking at a Warn Zeon or something similar.
I went with synthetic line for safety and weight and I strongly recommend you do the same regardless of what winch you get.
Does it really not trouble you in the least that you "just started seeing these winches for sale" and that they're made in China? Are you really looking saying that you're looking at one of these in the same breath as saying you're looking at a WARN Zeon?
OscarMike, are there any other reasons for synthetic lines besides the above and the ability to retie them?
I agree with wayalife, get a Warn. I have no experience but I am going to go with the experts and start with a Warn from the very beginning of my build.
My question to Eddie is, what are your thoughts about the Powerplant model and the on board air station? That looks really interesting but I want to get your take.
OscarMike, are there any other reasons for synthetic lines besides the above and the ability to retie them?
My question to Eddie is, what are your thoughts about the Powerplant model and the on board air station? That looks really interesting but I want to get your take.
Synthetic unlike cable is much safer to use. When cable breaks it can whip around and injure someone where as a synthetic line when broken just drops to the ground.
I'm not sure if this in entirely true - They both can snap back and they both can drop to the ground - It depends on how they part (all at once or strand by strand).
Myself I like Synthetic as it is easier to repair/maintain and of course
weight.
Really? I've never heard of a synthetic line hurting anyone. I've personally seen a synthetic line break a few times and it just drops to the ground.
I have seen a synthetic line store up enough energy that when it broke, it instantly turned into a big ball of yarn before harmlessly falling on the ground. In other words, it was still a far cry from what a steel rope will do if it breaks.
I have seen a synthetic line store up enough energy that when it broke, it instantly turned into a big ball of yarn before harmlessly falling on the ground. In other words, it was still a far cry from what a steel rope will do if it breaks.
Thanks guys. Warn it is. Is the zeon worth it or just a bit of fancy plastic and shinny bits? Also any version that holds up better to salt weather/muddy conditions?
What kind of maintenance is there with the synthetic ropes? (Cleaning? Getting wet and have to dry out? Etc.?)
Is the additional $300 (or so) worth it for the synthetic rope from Warn or are there some more economical options later?
And how important is it to get the waterproof winch line?
Thanks guys. Warn it is. Is the zeon worth it or just a bit of fancy plastic and shinny bits? Also any version that holds up better to salt weather/muddy conditions?