Premium Heavy Duty Recovery Dampener / Winch Blanket (With inside pockets)

When using a winch with a synthetic rope or steel cable, there is enourmous amounts of tension stored in the rope by the winch. Steel cables have a lot more kinetic energy that modern synthetic winch lines, however both will snap back when something breaks. The one less violent than the other. The winch blanket, as many call it, is there to assist in slowing down the recoil of the rope/cable and to assist in keeping the rope lower towards the ground. It is a key piece of equipment in your recovery kit, especially when it comes to safety. Features Heavy-duty PVC-coated construction — durable, weather-resistant, and easy to wipe clean after muddy recoveries Reflective safety strips — keeps the dampener (and the line under it) highly visible in low light and night recoveries Bold “Danger Zone” warning print — clearly signals to bystanders that they are standing too close to a loaded line Saddle-style design — sits securely over the winch line, held in place with strong velcro Big pockets on the inside – for packing with sand for extra weight Reinforced bound edges — built to handle repeated field use