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Why are hi-viz-vest looking things put on the winch cables in they're being used?

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by 5efvz, Jul 23, 2022.

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Jul 23, 2022 at 8:01 PM

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Just so no one walks into them?

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They are dampers to keep the line from springing back violently should it snap while under load.

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To dampen cable so it doesn't whip when the line snaps.

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It's also as you discerned to make the line visable to those who may be moving around the vehicle especially for instance other trail riders on dirt bikes and things.

Saftey equipment.

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It's an anti chafe saddle so that it doesn't rub when you straddle the line when it's under several thousand pounds of tension.

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It's an anti chafe saddle so that it doesn't rub when you straddle the line when it's under several thousand pounds of tension.
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Naw. It's Truck-Nutz for winch lines.

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