Steel vs. Synthetic Winch Line

One of the most asked questions about winches is whether to choose steel rope or synthetic rope. What are the pros and cons of each? In this video we talk about the differences between the two winch lines and the pros and cons of both.
Intro: 0:00
Steel Rope: 0:51
Steel Rope Pros: 1:59
Steel Rope Cons: 2:43
Synthetic Rope: 3:35
Synthetic Rope Pros: 4:35
Synthetic Rope Cons: 5:23
Outtro: 5:30
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[@dundonrl]

You can also buy wire rope from a logging supply store for much cheaper (an example is Timber Supply Company in Philomath) than ordering replacement wire rope from your company. Replacement 125' 5/16" cable for my 9.5ti is $253.79!

[@Bigspoiledkid]

After having my steel cable shred I went with synthetic. Did a lot of research and discovered a marine and arborist shop and got Amsteel 3/8” working at 19k lbs and 1 1/8” working at 120k lbs for my 100’ recovery.

[@anarchistgreg4689]

Synthetic rope doesn't last as long. That's a deal breaker for me.

[@maddawgnoll]

I have a steel 7/16"(90 feet) rope in my 15k warn. My three complaints are this. 1- weight. It adds a bit more weight in front of the axle on top of the already 135lb winch and then add more for the mount (power wagon inside frame) or bumper (mine is close to 300lbs, I believe more) 2- handling it can be painful if a wire is sticking out that you don't know about. 3- if it kinks is pretty much toast. That becomes a weak spot and usually follows with recommendation of replace or cut and loose (x) amount of feet.
With that said. I won't go synthetic here. The salts from 8-9 months of winter would destroy it before I could use it.