Downrigger ball snubbers - Use 'em?

[ReelPower]

I'm curious to hear any feedback on downrigger snubbers. I just dropped a Shark when a probe safety line came apart in rough water. I'd like to avoid that expense and even out the pressure put on the booms/gunnels, if they work.

Anyone have some input on them? Looks like Scotty is about the only product on the market?

Thanks!

Jarrett

[Reel-E-Hooked]

I use them on my Mag5's. They stop so fast they would really put stress on the cable. I got some of the down rigger snubbers from Amish outfitters and they work great.

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[ReelPower]

I forgot about Frank's Amish Outfitters stuff, I use his planer board snubbers. Thanks for the reminder. Anyone else use these things?

[mr 580]

I'm using 9 inch Amish Outfitters on my Cannon high speed riggers.  Really takes the snap out when they stop at the water.  I don't see any difference in blowback but ball does wiggle a bit more in the water.  I'm using 13 lb ball on my back riggers and 10's on my side riggers.  So far I'm pleased with what I see with the snubber over the slam the rigger took without them.  I might try some of their 4 inch to see what they do as well.     

[ReelPower]

Thanks for your input 580, Frank's prices are reasonable so think I'll try both sizes to see what works best.