Backhoe hasn't been run in a while... going to try to start it... ATV isn't going to plow what they are forecasting.

They make 3 or 4 foot sections of wire rope and synthetic rope specifically for plowing (if thats what your referring to when you say you only have 3 feet deployed for plowing) the advantage is quicker spooling which operates the plow faster. The obvious disadvantage is you cant use it for anything else. Sounds like your friend had a defective rope, nothing should ever break on the first try (unless he had it wrapped around something he shouldnt have). My winch is made by viper but I bought my spool of rope through Warn, it was about 10 dollars more than the steel cable replacement. My steel cable lasted about 5 years, it started out 50 feet long and I broke it so many times it was only 10 or 15 feet long when I replaced it. I always pay attention to ensure the cable gets spooled in properly and I use an old sling to wrap around objects rather than the cable. With all that being said, Im glad I made the switch. Its got the same rating as the cable and is much easier on the hands when running it in and out:wink: