Anyone run one of these things hard? I was set on getting a Viper winch w/ synthetic cable… However the Cabelas opening near me has a 3000lb Champion for $90 on sale (regularly $150). Thats less than half the price of the Viper.

I know I know, buy once cry once.. you get what you pay for etc.. The champion has good reviews online, but Id like some feedback from someone who has worked one hard. I use my winch a lot between work and play.

My only gripe with the champion is the cable.. gotta replace that with a synthetic rope.