Snapped My 4x4 Winch Rope

Hopefully you never need to splice the winch rope on your 4wd winch while your bogged on a muddy hill. But in case you ever need to, here is how!
One of the biggest advantages of rope instead of winch cable, is that you can actually repair it out on the trail.

[@rickm4295]

From Soft Shackles to winch rope repair !! This rope is amazing !! Ive gotta get some. If you cut it 4 times before it broke....then its worth every penny of its price. I learn a ton of stuff here brother, thank you

[@Angler233]

Appreciate the effort you went through to make this content. Also prob the best 4x4 tip content I have seen. Keep up the great vids!!

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for the comment Ron, I really appreciate it 🙂. Glad you enjoy the channel so much!

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@SeekAdventure that rope was allready cut to break.. of that is 5/8 rope,should stand 5t. easy. clik bait,how about real vids. not bs..

[@SeekAdventure]

Yes it was already cut as you can see at the end of the video 😉🙂. What would you film to make the start of a winch rope repair video interesting? 🤷‍♂️ I could just start it with 'Today I'm going to show you how to'. But that's just not the fun nature of my channel 🙂

[@phantomwalker8251]

@@SeekAdventure shoulda put the end at he beginning.. makes sense..

[@SeekAdventure]

@@phantomwalker8251 They are called outtakes for a reason 😉

[@TheDl1000]

Mate this could be the best off road advice I have seen I had no idea how to fix this stuff thank you could’ve a life saver for some Well done very educational and well explained Cheers

[@10ZZzzZZzzZZzz01]

My God, man you are the best, I have been doing off roading for about 6 years now and this is the first time ever I learn this useful trick. I know how strong (and expensive) a good winch robe is so the fact that you cut it on purpose for making this video just blow my mind. Respect form UAE 😊

[@spencermorrow2899]

Please come back this has been one of the best channels on KZbin

[@aussiecue]

You're an odd fella but you're also bloody serious, That's what I like about you. Great vid. Subscribed and hit the bell !

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks mate, glad I've found an audience that doesnt mind the quirky side. Thanks for tuning in! 🙂

[@davewolf8869]

@@SeekAdventure naw, we love you, dude

[@steiny3353]

@@SeekAdventure I love the quirky side too....and the humour...lol

[@tedwebster1606]

WOW, this showed up in my stream. I watched this when it came out, and it's still some of the best content for overlanding and off-roading I've ever seen.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I live in England (unfortunately) and will never experience what you talk about but your videos are addictive. Thank you.

[@karl4834]

Wow, great video. I learned heaps from your Dyneema rope sacrifice. Thanks so much, man.

[@stephenbray4624]

Thank you so much for all your good work I bet you enjoy your self because we enjoy learning from you thank you so much and don't stop

[@David.W99]

The effort you put in to create this video is proper standout stuff. Round of applause!

[@nickseamus7340]

Outstanding video pal. I don't own a 4x4 but I still really enjoy watching your content. I do hike and hammock camp frequently; I've replaced my suspension lines with Amsteel, and the exact same principles apply with rigging and repairing the Dyneema material. Congratulations on the "creator on the rise" designation. It's well earned. Cheers from the USA.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Love listening to this guy talk reminds me of the auses I worked with in Afghanistan 👊🏻

[@aarondcmedia9585]

A well-produced and informative video once again, thanks! Today's video brought to you by the word, "virtually".

[@johnsutton5034]

Greeting from Western Washington, U.S.A. Good skills and tips no matter where you are off-roading. I have relatives all over Australia. You might be one of them.

[@robertovaca424]

One of the best vids i've ever seen !! Your explanations are really clear... Thank's a lot Mate!!! Greetings from Ensenada, Baja Mexico....✌👍👍

[@jailbreakoverlander]

Nicely done brother.

[@brycejames8770]

Really informative and enjoyable. I noticed in a previous clip you had a habit of stepping over the winch rope while it was under strain or tension, can I suggest this is an action best avoided. Keep the videos coming. 👍

[@johnmoon3848]

What a major effort to create this informative video! Impressive!

[@Turbo_Tractors]

Your videos are the best man. Love the light humour throughout

[@tuddsmithers7101]

Thank you,. Very educational. Thank you for being so generous with your time and equipment.

[@Oregun]

That was great. I swear, the things you do to make a great video, thanks!! Stitching 🧵 video next, please.

[@mamabear2277]

Came by from RFB website. Thank you.

[@lukeblom9946]

Awesome Video Mate thanks From New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ericsarchive7718]

watching the set-up at the end really shows how durable that rope really is. Well done

[@michaeldally7995]

Id love to go for a 4x4 trip with you, you always seem so happy and would just take things on your stride. Happy days!!

[@rshanep5226]

Had no idea you could repair a winch rope. Another tool for my offroad toolkit. Thanks.

[@peterstaiger9250]

Great video. Also worth mentioning if you’re not in a position to splice the rope two bowlines work really well.

[@gettingoutback3165]

or a spare winch rope huh

[@pigseye2]

Great video! Very helpful and you did an excellent job explaining and showing how to do the various splices. Thanks so much

[@rtoguidver3651]

The fencing wire beats using a blunt needle - Thumbs up !

[@snarf2948]

Youre pretty young but very knowledgeable. Thank you for posting these videos. I am beginning my off roading experience in a 2018 Jeep JLU Rubicon, my wife has a 2019 JLUR. (Las Vegas Nevada, USA)

[@JGLEZ69]

Thanks for the video and I appreciate the sacrifice of the rope, thanks to the sacrifice I already know how to repair it for emergencies

[@outdoorzone]

Works like Chinese finger cuffs! Super easy I’ve done a couple repairs like youve shown but on smaller diameter dyneema for side x sides with 3500 lb to 4500 lb winches! Great demo man!

[@Douginont]

I wish I smiled that much when I'm pissed off. Awesome videos.

[@szymczyk77]

UHH OHH, VIRTUALLY IS BACK!!

[@SeekAdventure]

Haha, maybe one day I'll learn how to control my camera vocabulary!

[@roberttemple9923]

I guess it helps to part the rope by leaving the parking brake on too! Good video/education all uses need when the line truely parts for; whatever reason! Enjoying the video's !

[@4x4adventure70]

I feel sorry for your winch rope, but thanks for sharing with us, the techniques for splicing the broken ends of the rope together. As always, your videos are very informative and educational, keep it up mate.

[@Rambo0011]

Great video mate 👍 World record for saying dyneema within 13 minutes though 😂 -Dyneema-

[@Rambo0011]

@Graeme Yamaha I meant what I said Graham. Grammar lessons are next door 🚪 👈

[@Rambo0011]

👍

[@427Jayson]

Ha ha ha Stanley you just can’t trust him. Great video didn’t think it was that simple but probably far from easy 👍👍👍

[@eightballsidepocket]

Hope you can do another vid showing the permanent stitching. Not sure I trust anyone to demonstrate it so well! ;)

[@ironsurvival7011]

Only an Aussie would get mad at a winch rope for NOT breaking. Haha Good stuff! 🇺🇸

[@johnbauman4508]

I am rewatching all the old videos. Where is the new stuff you teased us with at New Years? Come back!

[@steiny3353]

I really like your little bloopers at the end. I've seen other you tube channels that have their little blooper sections at the end of the clip, and they are always entertaining.

[@richardharker2775]

Always learning something. I initially thought why not use a steel cable? Then at the end I saw how tough this stuff really is.. and repairable.

[@tareskisloki8579]

Plus steel cable weighs so much more (huge difference when running it up a hill), and you need to wear heavy gloves when handling it to avoid slicing your hand open on any loose strands, the only problem with rope is you have to avoid rubbing it against rocks (but you can buy sliding sheaths that just stay on the rope, roll up on the drum and be be placed where needed).

[@billbutler2452]

You do very good videos. Professional, simple but through explanation of 'How to perform, what -to-do' in an unexpected situation. I have found Life usually doesn't give one a classroom/ Lab example, rain, mud, fire, medical emergency, etc., and the best one can hope for is to have some training, back-up options, and maybe some ingenuity & luck. Amazing what a creative human can pull off if you keep your head, and your videos are an excellent training resource. Thank you.

[@Stevos_HookedonRods4844]

Brilliant, thanks for putting that video together, extremely informative & great information to know. I've really been enjoying the content you show. Grateful.

[@1966cambo]

I also recommend using a snatch block if you are REALY stuck, easier on everything!

[@tuddsmithers7101]

Thanks, good stuff, I miss seeing your regular videos and hope you are well.

[@daniloengracio1127]

Great video! For me try to buy a reliable brand of recovery gears like Miolle recovery gears for peace of mind. Used there kinetic rope multiple times no signs of damage and worked like a charm. Nice hi-vis color makes it easy to see and, more importantly, stay clear of during the snatch. Seems very well made and robust. I definitely recommend this kinetic rope.

[@btexpresstrucking9551]

Very effective rope skills you have bud much appreciated

[@Jnjexplife]

Great information! That’s a whole lot quicker than braiding ! They didn’t teach that one in the Navy.

[@OOHYEH]

I can’t believe someone put a thumbs down on that bit of info ...... Not to many would think of the splice inside each other ,they op for a knot well done mate hope the new winch cable was worth it 😁

[@offtrackfamily]

Excellent tip! very usefull content on this channel! greetings from Switzerland

[@albertbatfinder5240]

You will never forget where you were when “virtually” took over from “literally”.

[@flynbenny]

Behold the power of plastic...enjoying watching your videos from the USA.

[@Slash1066]

Pretty sure I would be saying a different word than Far Out if my cable broke, still starts with F though...

[@msr358]

Another excellent vid, and new knowledge for me. Winner winner chicken dinner! Thanks bloke.

[@m4qnus]

You should push the end through the entire rope a couple times before putting it inside that Way its locked and it only takes a minute longer Else pretty awesome guide

[@orangeshaw2370]

Couple - two is good ✔, three is too much 🚫.

[@szymczyk77]

Another awesome informative vid tho, great work Mike. Keep em coming!!

[@MartinBettler]

First info, then tainment. Great stuff. Love the ending 😂

[@steiny3353]

You, young fella, are bloody awesome. great videos and very educational.

[@ksb2112]

He is one of those people that are genetically gifted. He's not that young. In fact, he is 62.

[@derekmikolaj5362]

Thank you after buying new winch I can put a new eye into the old rope and that way I will have a light weight winch extension! ... that will be good reuse of old but still good rope .... Thanks again

[@47samuraironin]

Same concept as a Chinese Finger Trap. Awesome job!

[@sambob6428]

New drinking game - skull a beer every time you say "make sure there are no sharp edges otherwise it'll catch on the dynema" :)

[@SgtRudySmith31bRet]

You'll get more jacked if you take a shot every time he says "dynema"

[@alexanderforbes2126]

That splice is 100% line strength so it's probably the best method out there.

[@Matthewrandone]

Was waiting for a video from you! Finally got one, yeeew!

[@matthutch5919]

Fantastic video, best way I've seen to splice. Bloody brilliant m8. Thanks for your efforts.

[@wwfgumby]

Excellent videos and thanks for taking the time

[@garyp.7501]

Thanks for the video lesson!... sorry for the expense.

[@0502Rob]

Great video. Now you ain't no pen pusher so interested in knowing what your trade is. Keep up the good work

[@kevinskillin9340]

Debating between steel and synthetic cable for when I buy my first winch, finding out you can do this definitely sold me on synthetic

[@dazzaoutandabout4870]

Great demonstration and very practical.

[@Tigerratcat]

When terminating the rope. I always thought it’s better to pull it all the way through once before burying it inside. This way there is an additional change of direction to prevent the rope from slipping out. Infact I’m pretty sure with ski rope you’re supposed to weave it several times before burying it

[@daniellaventurier974]

Great vid and thanks a lot for your impressive efforts. I really learnt a lot and I'm about to figure out what I already got in my car to use instead of the wiring rope🤔. Looks like I have to buy it next time I'll be back in Australia, hopefully soon after this corona mess. Stay in health mate👍. Cheers from Reunion Island👋🏿

[@calvingreene90]

I have put loops on the end of many a nylon rope like that and spliced two ropes together like that instead of tying them and explained to the questioning observers that it is stronger and easier to take apart than a knot.

[@naamangeist7843]

No need to stitch it if you weave the tip completely through the rope a couple times before running it through the middle. Also, no need for the damper you're using there, seeing synthetic rope holds very little kinetic energy. Great video, mate!

[@justinteal495]

"Not what I wanted to do but I'll show you how to fix it" could clearly see you holding the brakes though 😂 good video man appreciate the content

[@Birdsville2014]

Excellent video! Well done as always.

[@oby-1607]

At 11:20 it was kinda creepy, like watching a real snake go into your sleeping bag. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Roan65]

Just discovered your vids, love watching them and in particular this rope splicing, love the outtakes as well

[@glennreggie3036]

Dyneema catches on everything; that’s why they make fishing line and ballistic vests out of the stuff as well. 😊👍🏼

[@gunlover1955]

If you do not have a wire use the oil dip stick from the engine or transmission they work well. Good job with the information.

[@jramseya2d]

Great video, mate. Learn something new everyday. Cheers.

[@duroxkilo]

what a proper video, thanks for sharing

[@unoefxz]

we call it a Shaaaapie... lol, great video, thanks for sharing!

[@coldhardtruth8518]

thats some fancy rope work cowboy

[@nathanlaw8985]

Great video, much enjoyed.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@9:40 ".. measure properly....864mm" seconds later "Naaah, I'll round up to 1 meter" 😁

[@masterbond9]

a little late to the video, but you could do a quick square knot to get yourself out. its easy to make and easy to take out no matter how tight it gets. i would still cut it to make the ends nice. it might even go in somewhat easily when you wind it back up

[@PatrolAdventuresAustralia]

Great video as usual, thanks for your hard work.

[@brianwalker1933]

Excellent information!! Another one of your great videos Michael. Cheers mate.👍

[@paulcrusoe2011]

another good video, thank you,i have enjoyed all your videos ecspecialy the drone work in your photography.

[@HammerRocks]

Another great tip. Keep em coming.

[@michaelalvarez644]

Word of the wise, some markers can be a solvent to the ropes material and cause a weak point under strain. Happens in the climbing world with synthetic ropes. But great video!

[@pearcem66]

Well....i learnt something today. Thanks. Another top video.

[@Neilhoh3]

Think the note you added at the end about tapering should be over entire video. If you dont do this the strength is highly compromised. Great video though, as always

[@bocam57fe]

thats a good area where you did that take, been there a few times..good tips mate !

[@jims408]

Awesome tutorial; many thanks!

[@boxheadmr]

Congratulations on the 40k subs

[@SeekAdventure]

Thanks for being one of them 🙂

[@johnamos1229]

Another top video mate thanks for the great info