New to synthetic line on winches.
Question; Is there a special snatch block just for the synthetic line?
Or will the old style work fine?

Hopefully not going to be doing to much winching but I don't want to damage the line when I do.

Thanks for your help.

 

Me too... I was wondering the same thing. Also, any tips on winching with synthetic line would be helpful. I fully intend to need my winch! :-)

 

Guides & snatch block should be new, or at least never used with steel cable. A cable leaves marks which can damage a synthetic rope.

The side plates of the snatch block should be made so a synthetic line cannot be pinched between the roller and the side plate. The rollers' groove should be smooth and rounded.

Master Pull, for instance, make a snatch block specifically for synthetic, but some others would fit as well.
Master Pull - Link - Master Pull Red Snatch Block 30, 000 lbs for Synthetic Winch Line : Amazon.com : Automotive

To get the design idea:
In the ARB 9000 the rope is protected, while in the 7000 it is not protected enough from pinching or rubbing against the edges of the side plates.
Link - Snatch Blocks | ARB 4x4 Accessories

 

I think you can use any snatch block as long as the pulley has not been scarred from a steel cable. I personally use a Master Pull which is designed for a synthetic line. You can look up their site on the web.

 

Thanks for the answers.
Master pull with 2 votes.
I looked at the Amazon link and it is a nice looking block. Even has what look like door edge guard along the edge of the plates to really protect the line.

 

Actually, it's one for Master Pull and one for the ARB 9000.
I know about the Master Pull, never used one, and pointed to it as "dedicated" for synthetic.
It's probably good, I just have no personal experience with it.
I have the ARB 9000. It's one of the best snatch blocks available, has a very good reputation around the world and works very well with synthetic.

 

I picked up the ARB as well, after I started running the synthetic rope...

 

I have ARB as well. When you see the snatch blocks in person you will see why some won't work. To much room for the line to get pinched in.

 

That's 4 for ARB...
It seems the Aussies know how to make good offroading gear. "In addition" the the ARB snatch, I have an ARB front bumper, and a smart dual battery isolator solenoid by Red Arc -- another very well made Aussie product.