An interesting insight into the dangers of winching

[moggy1968]

A few myths busted as well, such as about winch blankets

 

[Luis 80]

Yeap, watched that, always learning something.

 

[StarCruiser]

https://www.landcruiserclub.net/community/threads/winch-ropes-and-cablesscary.151845/

 

[moggy1968]

https://www.landcruiserclub.net/community/threads/winch-ropes-and-cablesscary.151845/

Oops, how did I miss that!!

 

[StarCruiser]

It is an excellent video dispelling some myths. Quite shocking how the slightest abrasion on a steel rope will result in an over stressed rope snapping at that point.

 

[moggy1968]

It is an excellent video dispelling some myths. Quite shocking how the slightest abrasion on a steel rope will result in an over stressed rope snapping at that point.

Indeed, the uselessness of winch blankets was interesting as well. The speed the stuff flies at is shocking!