4x4 Winch Spooling Guide: Prevent Failure
Recovery gear doesn't do you any good if you can't rely on it.
Winch ropes and cables, both synthetic and steel, rely on proper spooling for safe and efficient operation. Tight, even spooling under tension is necessary for the winch rope to work the way you need it to. It stops the outer layers of the rope from getting under the lower ones.