Synthetic Winch Rope?

[Skrimz]

I finally got my Winch mounted yesterday, I was trying to find posts about Synthetic Winch Rope but apparently my search skills are failing me right now.
:ybrick:

What is everyone's though about switching over? and is there some thread I missed already out there on this (which I am sure there is)?

 

[Rix]

Rope is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay nicer than cable.
Totally glad I switched.

 

[techno]

There are 1000's of discussions and articles on this stuff all over the interweb.

But basically....
Steel cable pro's: Stronger, tougher, cheaper.
Steel cable cons: Dangerous, can be kinked, heavy.

Synthetic rope pros: Safer, lighter, easier to work with, repairable on the trail.
Synthetic rope cons: More expensive, easier to damage.

 

[jirehn]

I agree with you guys, must choose which is better to be safe.

 

[SwiftRunner]

Recently I purchased 50 feet of 5/16" Spectra rope from a cordage company in New Bedford, Ma. My intention was to use it windsurfing and I cut it down for that. However, it was too thick for most applications in that sport. Now I still have enough for a winch. It's supposed to be as strong as wire rope. I'm not sure, but now that I have found this thread, I am thinking about setting up some of my winches to try it. I don't use them much, but winches and come-alongs definitely can be useful.