It has been well over a decade since synthetic rope was first used for winching and recovery. Developed for marine applications, synthetic rope’s ease of handling, low weight, and elimination of ...

We’ve covered quite a few topics when it comes to vehicle recovery here at The Drive — from traction boards to come-alongs to winches. Adding a winch to your off-road or overland setup is definitely a ...

The C-17 Globemaster III aircraft fleet currently uses winch cables made of steel to pull pallets, vehicles and other items onto the aircraft from the ground via the aft ramp. The current steel cable ...

When you purchase a new winch, it usually comes packaged with a fairlead. A winch with wire rope comes with a roller fairlead, and a winch with synthetic rope will have a hawse fairlead. We’ve talked ...