OK,, I admit that I have not been carrying a snatch block and chain. I alway figured I was a lightweight wheeler. Well it seems the more we go the more trouble we find ourselves in,, imagine that.
Well after yesterday I decided I need to carry one. Lucky for us 2 guys in the group had them.
What is concidered the best one to get? One guy in our group had the Warn 61560 which is the one I used yesterday.
And after yesterday I think I will switch to synthetic rope also.

 

What's the reason for switching to synthetic?

 

I noticed my steel cable had 2 spots that crimped and are starting to fray... time for it to go.
And I know I will drop a few lbs by switching to synthetic and I read where it is a bit safer and it has to be easier to work with.

 

I have used the ARB snatch block with synthetic rope for many years without any problem. They are both on the pricey side, but well worth it IMO.

 

I also have the ARB snatch block. I haven't used it yet but it is very high quality. I don't think that I will have any problems with it.

 

I have an ARB snatch block and have used it many times. I use it with my cable but I plan on switching to synthetic rope soon.

 

You may want to watch running synthetic line through a snatch block that has previously been used with a steel cable. The cable could chew up pulley enough as to damage the synthetic. The same would apply to a new synthetic being used through a old used roller Fairlead.
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Copy on the fairland,, I planned on changing mine with the new rope. Not having a snatch block I won't have to worry about that but good info for others.

Thanks

 

Thanks for the tip. Had not considered the possible condition of the snatch block pully.

 

I think this might be good advice. I wouldn't have thought of the wear of metal on metal in such a situation. Thanks!