The first thing I did was unreel the steel winch
cable and replace it with the
OnlyATV synthetic winch line. It is a much safer
cable because it doesn't recoil. Does not kink like
steel cable. Has no memory like steel cable. Comes
in 50' lengths. Lighter then steel cable.
Ride Report:
Well, seeing as that
we had not fully tested another synthetic winch
rope before, I was hesitant to use my quad as a
test machine for this review as I knew it would
require me putting it in a possible serious
situation to get a full test done.
However, I seem to be the guinea pig for many of
the questionable type products that could turn
to catastrophe, so iI took the opinion that
worst case scenario, it breaks, the quad tumbles
atop itself, brakes a lot of stuff and a I file
an insurance claim. After all, that's what full
coverage is for.....right????
Well, I decided to
stick my Grizz in a creek bottom and find the
steepest embankment I could. Then I had to leave
it to
OnlyATV's rope to yank 'er out and get it to
the top without a tumble.
So, I eased on up,
free-spooled the winch, searched for an ample
tree to pull a 600+ pound quad up a hairy wall,
hooked around and closed my eyes. Naw, I wasn't
that scared, but I was kinda nervous, I must
admit. Started winchin and for the first time
ever, since
OnlyATV also provided us a roller fairlead
for the review, I didn't have that horrible
noise that is typical of a cable rubbing against
the cheap steel, beveled edge fairlead that
comes with the Warn winches. That in and of
itself was quite nice as I can't even stand the
sound of chalk on a chalkboard, so cable against
steel always runs a chill up my spine.
Anyway, back to the
point: Got halfway up the bank and said to
myself....WAIT A MINUTE....this is a Kodak
moment. So, I stopped the show to get the camera
out. Hence, image #2. The Grizz hung onto the
OnlyATV PowerLine like a child onto her
mama's leg. When I got back
to business, I was on a mission to get it out to
clear ground. When all was said and done, we had
decided the ole Grizz had had enough hang time
to give the
OnlyATV PowerLine our Tortured stamp of
approval. It did what we had hoped and had
gotten our quad out of a hairy situation quite
nicely and without a problem at all.
Surprisingly enough, we noticed not one bit of
rope stretch on our test, which is something we
assumed we would have from a rope type winch
line. But, not one bit that we could tell. If
there was any, it wasn't noticeable enough to
notice.
The tree
savers are handy for saving trees and
other components that you want to
protect while winching.
Cons:
Bottom Line:
If you are ready to upgrade to a much superior
line for your winch, or add other winching
accessories to your goody bag, you need to give
OnlyATV a call.
1-800-250-7205
