Samson AmSteel-Blue Rope, Red 3/16" x 600' Spool

This might be the absolute pinnacle of rope. If not, it is certainly the best product available at a reasonable cost. The strength specs given certainly seem correct or understated. The rope itself is fairly tough; it takes about 7 forceful passes with a serrated blade to cut it. The dye used will rub onto your hands, but will wash out. The rope is hollow and can be flattened or twisted, sometimes undesirably. Overall, if you can use it for your application, you should.

I rigged this rope on a Lewis winch that called for 3/16 steel cable. I was able to trim off some of the end to fit through the mounting hole, and pulled a 17 inch butt 65 foot white pine tree out of the woods like a cable skidder would. Awesome line.