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Groove Fairlead [Hawse]

Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
Groove Fairlead [Hawse]
$275.00

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The Groove Fairlead: Hawse Style Fairlead for Off-Road Winch Line

Introducing the improved Hawse Fairlead, THE GROOVE FAIRLEAD by Yankum Ropes.  

A Fairlead That Truly Protects Your Synthetic Winch Line

This is the only fairlead that completely protects your winch line from getting smashed against trees or rocks without the aid of a hook or other attachment. Go ahead, beat it up! We aren't scared. Synthetic winch lines can be very expensive and deserve to be treated with care. The Groove Lead protects your winch line better than anything else on the market.   

What About My Existing Winch Line?!

That is the easy part! re-tying a Brummell splice at the end of your winch line only takes a few minutes and can be done without taking your entire winch line out of your winch.  However, if you need a new synthetic winch line, we can supply you with one of those as well. 

Can I use my winch line without a thimble?!

Thimbles, hard shackles, hooks and soft shackles share a common characteristic of possessing a diameter larger than that of the winch line. This feature facilitates a larger radius for the winch line "eye", or loop, to function effectively. When it comes to selecting the optimal connection for your winch line, it is recommended to prioritize soft shackles first, hard shackles second and then thimbles. It is worth noting that thimbles can potentially collapse under extreme loads. This leads to flattening, cutting and pinching, which cause line damage and potentially failure. For superior versatility and strength during winching operations, the soft shackle is the most effective connection point pound for pound.

Specifications:

  • Standard 10" Bolt Mount Spacing
  • Overall Dimensions:
    • Standard & Comp Groove Fairleads: 13" x 3.32" x 1.38" Standard Center hole is 7.5". Comp Center hole is 4.5"
    • Off-Set Groove Fairlead :13" x 3.56" x 1.38". Off-Set Center hole is 7.5".

The Groove lead comes in three designs, The STANDARD and OFF-SET are for use with any standard width winch drum. The short drum COMP is made for narrow winch drums typically used with competition rigs. For SXS/UTV CLICK HERE

STANDARD

OFFSET

COMP

SXS

NO MORE METAL

When there is no need for metal, let's GET RID OF METAL! During a recovery, there is always the possibility of line failure. If one occurs, metal becomes projectiles and can damage vehicles and injure people in them. The Groove Lead allows for a recovery completely metal-less. If we are connecting the winchline to a soft shackle, the hook becomes unnecessary.

SIMPLICITY

Any soft winch line up to 1/2" works with the Groove Lead. A simple Brummel splice allows the eye to slip easily into the groove. If damage to the line occurs during an extraction, a quick splice and you are back in business. No need to fiddle with metal when doing a trail repair. 

NO ONE LIKES A DANGLER

Does your line dangle out front? Are people pointing and laughing? The Groove Lead shuts down all those haters, tucking in the line and protecting it, when aggressive rubbing against hard surfaces occurs. Plus it just looks so sleek! No more snagging or smashing the line.

Ingredients

From birth to finished product, the manufacturing process covers less than 150 miles.

  • Designed AND Machined in Idaho
  • 6061 Aircraft Aluminum
  • Type III Anodizing - Toughest available
  • Laser engraved

HOW DOES THIS COST LESS?

Let's break it down, and while we are at it, ditch some useless metal hooks!

Traditional Setup:

Hook

$170-$300

Fairlead

$90-$135

Rope Protector

$40-$55

That's $100-$290 in savings!

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YouTube Corner

#1 Check out the Groove Fairlead in Action with Alan and Paul from Fabrats as they use it after Alan breaks his driveshaft.

#2 Nate from the Dirt Lifestyle shares how we collaborated to bring about the birth of the Groove Fairlead. 

#3 Casey Ladelle goes through an install on his Willy's Jeep.

Winching Will Never Be The Same

A casual dinner conversation between Yankum Ropes and Nate Pickel from the Dirt Lifestyle, gave way to the idea, that is the Groove Fairlead. This idea will change the way true off-roaders will decide how to be best prepared when going out on the trail.  

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