winch cables

[Snowskidr]

what type of winch cable is the best to get for plowing snow. i have a regular steel braided cable but it keeps breaking. anyone ever use a synthetic winch cable? thx

[dustin_j]

I haven't used a synthetic, but my steel cable just bound up (taking out a few gears in the process). I put on a ratchet strap for now (minus the ratchet); it works good and won't bind. If it breaks I may upgrade to a tow strap, but so far it's holding fine.

[honda400ex2003]

I have heard that the synthetic ones can start to fray from the constant raising and lowering when plowing. I know people who love the synthetics but take them off for the winter to plow and use metal ones. steve

[bustedknuckle]

I have a rope cable. it has lasted very well. i have a 7' blade.the rope cables come with a seath.just make shure it dosent move up the cable i taped mine ..mine broke once last year,because i didnt keep the sheath,down.. .with all the snow around here its getting a work out. another plus for rope when it breaks it wont hurt any one.

[Snowskidr]

thx for all the info.