Originally Posted by
Three Lima Charlie
I seem to recall using a special "anti-spin" cable on the hoist that would prevent this problem.
All hoisting cables are generally of the low twist design.
Meaning they resist the unwinding of the twisted strands when the cable is under load.
Rotarion resistant
This has nothing to do with the rotation of the basket. If a swivel would not have been fitted. You would see the hoist cable coil up.
SLB