Key Features & Durable Design:

  • Hard-Wearing Vinyl: Constructed for long-lasting performance in the mud, rain, and grit of rugged UK off-roading.

  • Recoil Control: Specifically designed to “deaden” the flight path of a failed recovery line.

  • Ballast Pockets: Features internal pockets to add extra weight (such as sand, soil, or shackles) to further increase the damping effect.

  • High Visibility: Includes an integrated reflective strip, making the winch line path clearly visible to others in low-light or night-time conditions.

Why Every Recovery Kit Needs a Damper: Whether you are using steel cable or synthetic rope, a damper is an essential safeguard. While synthetic rope stores less energy than steel, the metal hooks and shackles attached to it can still become dangerous projectiles. Our damper ensures that if something lets go, the energy goes down, not out.

Durable & Practical Design

  • Made from hard-wearing vinyl for long-lasting performance in rugged conditions.

  • Includes a pocket for rigging accessories or additional weight (e.g. sand or shackles) to improve the damping effect.

  • Integrated reflective strip boosts visibility in low-light conditions, enhancing operational safety.

 

 

RED Winches Winch Damper (Winch Blanket)

Maximise Recovery Safety: The RED Winches Winch Damper

Safety is paramount during any winching operation. The RED Winches Winch Damper (Winch Blanket) is designed to absorb and redirect the violent kinetic energy released in the rare event of a winch line or hardware failure.

By adding mass to the centre of the line, the damper forces a snapped rope or cable to the ground quickly, significantly reducing the “whip” effect and protecting both bystanders and vehicles.

£22.50 ex. VAT

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Every genuine RED Winch is engineered for extreme performance and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty on all mechanical components. We also provide a comprehensive 5-year (60-month) warranty on electrical components, including the motor, contactor, and switches. To ensure your winch remains covered, please remember to register your product online within 30 days of purchase and follow the recommended annual service schedule. This warranty is a testament to our British engineering and our commitment to keeping you moving when failure is not an option.

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