| Following these tips will prolong the life of your | | | | check the fairlead for damage, as a roughed-up |
| synthetic winch rope. | | | | fairlead can easily damage your rope. Never |
| Since too much abrasion can damage or weaken | | | | combine a synthetic rope with a fairlead that has |
| your synthetic winch cable, protect your rope | | | | sharp edges, such as a fairlead worn down by |
| from rubbing against sharp objects or edges. If | | | | steel cable. An aluminum hawse fairlead is highly |
| the winch rope angles over a rock, prevent the | | | | recommended for use with synthetic winch cable, |
| rope from chafing with a protective sleeve or | | | | since the aluminum hawse has no sharp edges |
| heavy blanket. Use a tree strap when anchoring | | | | and resists damage more easily than a roller |
| to trees or other objects or when dragging logs | | | | fairlead. |
| or brush. Be aware of any points where the rope | | | | Keeping your synthetic winch cable clean and dry |
| may contact sharp edges on your vehicle, such | | | | will also increase the life of your synthetic rope. A |
| as in off angle pulls, and provide extra protection | | | | wet and muddy winch rope that is left on the |
| from chafing where needed. | | | | winch drum could make your rope susceptible to |
| Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your | | | | rot. To clean your rope after a muddy ride, spool |
| winch rope. Periodically check the rope for | | | | out the line, rinse it with a hose, and let it dry |
| damage or wear. Also, it's just as important to | | | | completely before respooling. |