If it is getting too bad then the problem may also be the springs in the
hook getting tired and it's time for a service, 2000 launches springs to
mind as the normal interval (I'm probably wrong there)

Robin

And you have to keep in mind that it is 2000 launches (actuations) of the
release, every time you pull the forward release, you are exercising the
springs on the winch (CG) release. Provided you have more than one.

Maybe it's time to replace both. But the heavy cable sagging back will make
it back release.

BT