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Originally Posted by Rocky_LC
I realize winching is a hazardous business, and I am interested in trying to get a look at the most common failure points to ensure I avoid any obvious "weak points".
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Rocky,
Statements like that should be applauded. Too many folks take this stuff lightly IMO. The one thing I can really recommend is to purchase quality products from reliable sources. I like recoverygear.com. They are not the cheapest but they do sell top quality webbing and other items. Also, don't cut corners on this stuff. All my webbing is 3". I would never consider going with 2". Recovery situations can get ugly in the blink of an eye. There's no such thing as too much and total overkill is just about right. I like the Amsteel synthetic winch line. I also have a MasterPull "super yanker" in 1"x20'. That's great for giving others a gentle tug as it eliminates shock load.