Synthetic Rope (1 Viewer)

[Hack]

I'm liking the idea of using hydraulic hose covering for the synthetic rope. Gonna copy it!

 

[gnob]

glad this could be helpful for you guys.
always looking to save a few bucks.
tired of overpaying corporations.

 

[ChaseTruck]

Followed @gnob 's advice and got some hose protector as a cover for the first 25' (it came in a 25' spool so why not). Turned out nice. Should provide some UV/Dirt protection.

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I've done something similar with Amazon-sourced stuff. I can report that under load on short pulls, the start/edge of the covering tends to snag at the fairlead, leading to the covering bunching up outside instead of rolling onto the drum with the rope. May need a reset during the pull. Perhaps the covering is a bit too loose. Overall not a big issue.

 

[Irish11]

I've done something similar with Amazon-sourced stuff. I can report that under load on short pulls, the start/edge of the covering tends to snag at the fairlead, leading to the covering bunching up outside instead of rolling onto the drum with the rope. May need a reset during the pull. Perhaps the covering is a bit too loose. Overall not a big issue.

That makes sense, I had seen people having the same issue on other forums. I taped mine down to the rope in a cone shape hoping when I pull it back in it wont bunch up too much.

 

[NYIronPig]

Anyone using this x-bull synthetic rope?

Amazon product ASIN B0B2R7TFBQ

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Anyone using this x-bull synthetic rope?

Amazon product ASIN B0B2R7TFBQ

I am. 3/8"x100'. Works great on moonshine with my 8274.