Lets talk real numbers here

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

ok so i have 1000ft streightline cable.....and its too heavy...the line wont stay tight.....

can i get a few guys to post their sproket number setup

not ratios
#front sproket
#rear

and how much line your using

any additional ideas------ methods used to troubleshoot this

someone that has been down this road...please help me....spring is on its way and i want to be ready to ride

JeffKnox · Posted: Feb 13, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

does it have the rubber protective coating on it? i know alot of people who hated that coating and would cut it off making the line smaller and lighter... i use 1000 feet 1/8 in line and i just got some bullet line and im gonna take off thecoating so i can fit it all on my spool

i run 12 tooth cvt with a 60 tooth driven

Soulprogression · Posted: Feb 13, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

600ft coated bulletlines 12 tooth tav2 and 60 tooth driven

no problems

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

yeah its a blue coating....

and if i take the line off and use a few ski roaps it works fine

Confused

JeffKnox · Posted: Feb 13, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject:

cut that coating shizzle off!

mxguy14 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 214 City: Oshawa

hm, i havent got alot of use out of my winch yet...but i use 600ft of 7/64" amsteel, on a 10 tooth to 72 tooth and it stays really tight. Atleast it did while snowboard testing.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

mxguy14 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 214 City: Oshawa

like sprockets?

chriscut · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000

ive been using the same stuff mxguy14 has.. its good stuff, cheap and light.

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Feb 13, 2008 8:06 pm Post subject:

I have bulletline and it always would drag in the water on longer pulls, which definitely makes the ride jerky. I never considered taking the coating off and after reading this I probably will.

JeffKnox, does it float without the coating?

JeffKnox · Posted: Feb 13, 2008 11:25 pm Post subject:

um i dunno if it floats... without the coating its just amsteel or whatever which is what alot of people bought in the first place... its plenty strong it just may not last as long...

im not sure if it floats or not but it is definately lighter so it dosnt drag nearly as much... just be careful not to cut the actual line lol

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

just get a cheap straightline handle with the big foam peices on the sides..

released · Posted: Feb 14, 2008 11:31 am Post subject:

i agree that the coating makes the ride jerky on longer pulls. cutting the coating off is kinda a pain. i use a primative version where i drill a hole in a 2x4 and feed the line through, on the other side i hold a razorblade so it is just cutting the coating as it comes through, then get a buddy to steadily pull the line through and your on you way to a smoother pull. my record is about 30 min.. see if you can beat it.

iWinch · Ollie Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 93 City: ATL

I have 600ft of 1/8" Amsteel. It works perfectly. $132 shipped from Redden Marine in WA. Can't beat that price plus it's rediculously strong.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

CGA PFD · Posted: Feb 14, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject:

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

just a few of the OLD ones

i have new stuff too

CGA PFD · Posted: Feb 14, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject:

mxguy14 · Pop Shuvit Joined: 01 Mar 2007 Posts: 214 City: Oshawa

The 7/64" Amsteel from redden marine is also very strong and it only cost me 85$