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What's the capstan diameter? I use 1/2 inch line on my 034S powered Simpson capstan winch, (only abt 2.5 inches diameter), knubbier the better....True blue would be good, now that I finally have some.....7/16th db would also wprk, as it is stronger than other lines. Simpson suggests 3/8th 3...

So, Brendan, Is the winch going to be a capstan or drum? Will the rope be continuously spooled as with a GRCS, or wound on? If a capstan, then stay away from slippery HMWPE spectra/dyneema ropes. As Nick mentioned, a double braid with a spectra core will work--high strength, near zero stretch...