ROLLER OR HAWSE??

[bcmaxx]

What is recommended for a winch fairlead? My new superwinch came with a hawse, but my old roller is still in good condition. I am using 5/16" cable

[IntrepidXJ]

i prefer hawse. better approach angle. i always end up smashing my roller into rocks to the point that it doesn't roll anymore, anyways

[bcmaxx]

Its on a detours so it doesnt change anything really approach angle wise. just wondering which is easier on the cable

[djblade311]

ideally, rollers are supposed to be for steel cables and hawse for synthetic

[Jes]

Hawse for everything.
Steel for steel wire rope and aluminum for synthetic rope.

[Pat]

Hawse for everything.
Steel for steel wire rope and aluminum for synthetic rope.

Another vote on both.