Anytime you're using a winch, take every safety precaution. Rope or cable failure doesn't happen often, but with the weight and tension involved, such events are possible. Warn winch dampers are a common sense necessity to prevent dangerous recoil. Simply drape one of these heavy vinyl guards over the middle of your pulling line; a rubber-coated section keeps it from sliding. If your winch cable snaps, the damper will drop it harmlessly to the ground. These safety units contain a pocket for various accessories and a reflective strip for visibility. Warn winch dampers comply with 4WD competition regulations.