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Another option is to cut the cover off of another appropriately sized rope, thread it onto the winch line, and lockstitch it in place. It it's nice and tight it won't bunch up when you suck it into the winch.

That's true, Cory. Using a chain choker does add an extra step when putting it on the log, and then sometimes you have to drop the log, take off the choker, and put the winch line back on the log to get it into the chute. I would never put a chain permanently on a winch line, but I still think...

Definitely use a choker if you're going to be skidding stuff. My friend that I work with in NM has a polyester cover on his winch line (not sure if the core is amsteel or spectra) that helps a lot with abrasion.

Chock the tires if at all in doubt.