OMG I added one added connection, not really I just removed my hook and installed a Flatlink same amount of connections. You better not be in the area when I am using my winch you will most likely be injured because my Flatlink is rated with a ultimate failure rate 40,000 pound my Bubba Rope soft shackles have a rated breaking strength of 47,000 lbs. and my Spydura Synthetic rope has a 16,500 lb rating so my winch line is really my weak point.
Added weight your right again the Warn Hook I removed weighted 22.4 oz and the Flatlink weights 26 oz so I did add 3.6 ounces of added weight or 1/4 lb
You are correct again so I will remove it and just use a shackle to connect to the end of my winch rope since adding a Flatlink or hook surveys no purpose.
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