Which winch hook/connector do you like best?

[WILDHOBO]

There have been instances where that hook doesn’t keep the line or what it’s attached to held securely. It doesn’t happen often but it can happen. A closed loop type system is much more secure than trusting a spring loaded closure on a hook. It’s the same with rappelling or rigging. I’m not trusting my life to a carabiner that is only spring loaded for closure. Even the twist spring closure types I only reserve for gear. If I’m on the line then it’s a full on locking carabiner. No exception.

Definitely different for climbing. I use my hook when it’s appropriate, but prefer closed. The ultrahook has both closed and the hook. The closed hole is also rated for higher loads, as would be expected.

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[VA6489]

I use the loop at the end (No metal hook). Couple reasons:
1. Metals have memory that is stored energy. Ad to that a broken winch point and that is a lot of mass head back the winch and.... you.
2. No Metal mean I can throw the line if needed to someone who can make the connection.
3. With a plastic stopper the line winds into the winch bumper and out of the sun. extending the life of the synthetic line.

 

[sarguy1941]

Onour JK I run the factor 55 flat link, but only bcasue it was given to me. My other jeeps all run factoy hook that came with the winch. I prefer a hook in case I need to just hook it in an emergency. The flat link is nice but always need a shackle in my hand to hook it up. Being I use my winches for other stuff besides recovery my needs change by the task at hand.

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