X-BULL Winch Line Dampener The winch hook handle is the perfect solution for handling a winch cable. It is constructed of tough nylon webbing with a molded sure-grip handle. Perfect for getting a good solid grip of the winch hook when free spooling cable for a recovery and a safe way to re spool your cable without endangering your fingers. Just slip your winch hook through the nylon webbing . While rope failure does not happen often, this damper will help the rope fall to the ground if such an event were to occur.