For as long as winching has been around, the industry standard has been aircraft-grade steel cable, which is more durable than synthetic rope, but comes at the expense of weight and strength.

It has been well over a decade since synthetic rope was first used for winching and recovery. Developed for marine applications, synthetic rope’s ease of handling, low weight, and elimination of ...

Wire cable versus synthetic winch rope? It's a question for the ages—but not really. The answer is pretty simple and boils down to what you want from your winch. Are you a recreational user or ...