Thread: Domin8r X 12,000lb winch

Originally Posted by Tank

.... when dyneema rope breaks it flys back (get on to U-Tube and look up some videos of wire rope and Dyneema destruction tests or Google it) and I wouldn't like it to hit me in the face,....

I was surprised to read that, so I did google it.

YouTube

I doubt the Dyneema would be as tough as the wire though (as mentioned in the vid) but it suits my usage. Just so much easier to handle than steel which means I'm happy to replace it after a few uses. (keeps me out of places I don't have the skills for)

Cheers

So after 5 years of much use and annual services the Domin8tor winch is still in perfect working condition
I have just finished yet another service and there was zero corrosion in either the gearbox or the motor.
I did replace the synthetic rope, Not because the old one was buggered But because I had a new one on hand and decided to replace it anyway.
The drum itself did have some rust on it ( I noticed this when I replaced the rope) But nothing a bit of a light sand and a lick of paint couldn't fix.

All in all I am pretty pleased with the performance of this winch and for the pittance I paid for it I am pleasantly surprised at its longivety