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Winch Cable/Plasma Rope
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:10 pm
by ToNkA
Whats the going price on Plasma Rope?
I hear that 8mm stuff is quite cheap but aint allowed in competitions. Is 9mm comp spec?
What about just a standard cable 50meters (for a high mount)?
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 1:38 pm
by TuffRR
I don't remember what i paid for mine, but I'd go the 9mm at least. I went for the 11mm coz it was only 50c a metre more than 9mm.
Definately go the plasma, i hate being a winch bitch for guys still with cable! We had some plasma (8mm) break on us the other weekend and it just dropped to the ground.
Re: Winch Cable/Plasma Rope
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 4:53 pm
by Singo17
ToNkA wrote:Whats the going price on Plasma Rope?
I hear that 8mm stuff is quite cheap but aint allowed in competitions. Is 9mm comp spec?
What about just a standard cable 50meters (for a high mount)?
http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavist ... index.html
Go here to look at some of the unknowns once you use a spool of wire. Personally I would never use it again I am worth more than the couple of hundg difference between wire and synthetic rope.
Been a debate here a couple of times, cant see the compelling reason not to use Plasma it is safer. We are quite willing to spend thousands on our machines and still some cant justify the couple of hundred extra to upgrade to a safer, easier to use product.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:16 pm
by ToNkA
Found this site off pirate:
http://www.rockstomper.com/catalog/recovery/ropes.htm
Seem to have the best deals on plasma. NOt sure how the sizing relates to what is allowed over here in comps... But the prices do seem cheaper.
Anyone alble to shed some light for me?
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:35 pm
by ToNkA
Think i have it sorted now.
3/8" x 150', 20,400lb winch rope, $250 US.
Sweet.
Will be there in January.
Dont think anyone can beat that price here can they?
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:36 pm
by bogged
try Hayden at Alpine offroad
He was working on some plasma stuff few months ago, should be in place by now.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:54 pm
by RoldIT
ToNkA wrote:Think i have it sorted now.
3/8" x 150', 20,400lb winch rope, $250 US.
Sweet.
Will be there in January.
Dont think anyone can beat that price here can they?
At the bottom of that page it says 3/8" x 125' for a Warn High Mount.
No point paying for more than is gunna fit ...
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:08 pm
by ToNkA
Read that too.
Still the best prices I have seen.
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:57 pm
by DiscoDino
I would not advise in having more than 100' of 3/8" on a hi-mount...that is what I ordered so that I'll be closer to the bottom layer more frequently, AND, I was lucky enough, since it seemed that more rope would have resulted in a much more dense drum
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:12 am
by bazzle
""Read that too.
""Still the best prices I have seen
If bringing to Aus remember, GST, Duty, $$ Conversion rate , Delivery costs.
Or if your on a trip to USA lucky you (plus airfares)
Bazzle
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 8:57 am
by ToNkA
bazzle wrote:
Or if your on a trip to USA lucky you (plus airfares)
Bazzle
ToNkA wrote:
Will be there in January.
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 9:12 pm
by DiscoDino
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2006 9:25 pm
by bogged
people still agree with this?
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:17 am
by james feeney
Prices are cheap but it's Amsteel Blue.
Don't know anyone over here that would touch it! Regardless of the price.
Plasma 12 synthetic winch line is the stuff to try and put your hands on. Dunno if there is a dealer in Oz?
Also, we don't use 8mm or 9mm. It's all 11mm, and some even use 150ft on an 8274 (standard drum). Most use 125ft but it can be done.
JF
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:04 pm
by Fourdogs
Amsteel blue has been used here, and can't see anything wrong with it.
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:34 pm
by bazooked
this stuff is cheaper, im runnin the 5/16 on my zook and its great stuff.
http://www.roadlessgear.com/page/RGL/PROD/R/GOROPE3-8
sites
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:37 pm
by LuxyBoy
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:47 pm
by ToNkA
Grave Dig 101.
3 year old thread.....
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:02 pm
by Mad Cruiser
ToNkA wrote:Grave Dig 101.
3 year old thread.....
Still a useful thread mate
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:10 pm
by AJ
Im using the Amsteel Blue for the winch testing:
http://autumn2006.4wheelingoz.com/autumn%202006.htm
and havent had any problems yet (running it on 3 winches)
Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2006 11:26 pm
by bogged
james feeney wrote:Prices are cheap but it's Amsteel Blue.
Don't know anyone over here that would touch it! Regardless of the price.
why?
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 5:39 pm
by bogged
bogged wrote:james feeney wrote:Prices are cheap but it's Amsteel Blue.
Don't know anyone over here that would touch it! Regardless of the price.
why?
still no reason?
so AMSTEEL blue is kewl?
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 6:18 pm
by blkmav
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 7:36 pm
by AJ
Lots of use, still no probs
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 8:27 pm
by ludacris
Try this link. 50 x 12mm $450 Au. And the company is located in WA.
http://www.ropewa.com.au/joomla/index.p ... etail&id=3
LudaCris
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:33 am
by RedlineMike
bogged wrote:james feeney wrote:Prices are cheap but it's Amsteel Blue.
Don't know anyone over here that would touch it! Regardless of the price.
why?
have amsteel blue on my winch,
broke it once personally & twice by the previous owner,upgrading to a highmount froma lowmount & fiting 124foot of 11mm of plasma 12 strand,just down to who gives me best price,
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:15 pm
by bogged
kewl, also told Smithy sells the stuff pretty cheap in Cranny.. will make a call
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:33 am
by GQ TROL
bogged wrote:
james feeney wrote:
Prices are cheap but it's Amsteel Blue.
Don't know anyone over here that would touch it! Regardless of the price.
why?
still no reason?
so AMSTEEL blue is kewl?
AmSteel Blue is the goods....its all we ever use (11mm dia) and we are happy as with its performance.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:53 pm
by toyotroop
How would this stuff go with a fully loaded hj47 troopcarrier with PTO winch? Also does it break down from being exposed to UV over a long period?
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:09 pm
by ludacris
Some is UV protected and rope is stronger than steel cable.
LudaCris