Homepage Poll: Wire rope or synthetic?

[sevenslats]

I am undecided on what I want to run as the ease of handling and safety gains are a plus for the synthetic line although if it gets dirty much the integrity will be compromised which could lead to breaking. So I guess I am leaning more towards durabilty with the cable.

IMO, safety is more omportant than durability. Just handling alone convinced me to go synthetic. Then there's the increased strength, less kinetic energy, lighter weight...
I would rather have one chance to be safe than 2 chances to buy a $150 line.
Besides, as often as you SHOULD be inspecting the wire cable, you could, even easier, wash your synthetic rope.

And then there's the bling factor.