When to replace winch cable

I'm relatively new to winching with my XRC8. I've done 2 pulls with it in addition to playing around with it once I got it. Recently when using it I noticed this kink in the cable, its about 60' in. Bad enough to warrant replacement? No cut strands, it just looks deformed.



Thanks for the input.

Here she is, working like a boss:

 

We use 5 ton cranes at work & have never replaced a cable for what you are looking at.....first sign of a fray/damaged strand, replace it.

 

Thanks for the input!

 

I'd agree. We use a hoist at work on the help...That kink would get the cable replaced on that- but that's because people hang off of our cable. That ought be fine for a while longer.

 

I wouldn't worry about that. Nice pic on the Jeep rescue.

 

Id replace it right now with a synthetic