Re: Winch requirements
When using synthetic winchline, always try to freespool the line out and not power it out. With winches, extending the line out under power is done by applying the winch brake to control the speed, which with most winches generates considerable heat in the drum, potentially melting the inner warps of the synthetic line. The only time you should be extending the line out under power, is if you are lower an object/vehicle by extending the line.
My Superwinch has the brake external to the drum, so its not really an issue, but its good practice to freespool the line if at all possible.
Viking Offroad (same as Winchline.com) is where I bought my winch and synthetic line from. They're a great source.
Herb
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