Synthetic shackle - any good?

[l00kin4]

If this works as well as it states, and most reports I can see say it does, seems a good option instead of a heavy steel shackle. I would be slightly worried about it gradually deteriorating when rubbing on the fixing point. I'm no expert though.

Synthetic Shackle 32,000 lb Breaking Strength, Stronger than Steel! (http://www.bubbarope.com/gator-jaw-soft-shackle)

What do people think of the idea? Anyone have any experience with these?

If it's seen as a good idea maybe we should do a group as supply seems to be available only from the US (no local distributor), shipping is expensive... Edit - there is a local supplier but seems priced a bit high

David

[rrturboD]

Great to get rid of potential missile in the recovery process. I do not think it will be long before a chinese producer copies, and maybe even copies the quality too!

[weeds]

Pretty sure there are YouTube video to make your own

[Toxic_Avenger]

I made my own. Happy to make some for others if they are interested :)

[l00kin4]

I made my own. Happy to make some for others if they are interested :)



I'll take you up on that... I'll take 3 please. :)

I'll leave it to you if want to make a public offer or PM me.

Thanks,
David

[rangieman]

I made my own. Happy to make some for others if they are interested :)

This is now a rod for your back :p
Do i need to say i`m interested:angel:

[AllTerr]

I'll take one as well :D

[Rolly]

I'm in as well. That might give me the motivation to go all synthetic :)

[Toxic_Avenger]

Awww ****... I could be busy here :o

Speaking to mods about what I need to do to keep the powers that be happy. Then I can get some kind of idea of who's interested, and what materials we'll need and what sort of pricing we might be looking at. And also move to another thread so as not to hijack this one.

[damienb]

Just do a how-to. Splicing synthetic is very easy.
Damien

[Tank]

Sorry double post?

[Tank]

If this works as well as it states, and most reports I can see say it does, seems a good option instead of a heavy steel shackle. I would be slightly worried about it gradually deteriorating when rubbing on the fixing point. I'm no expert though.

Synthetic Shackle 32,000 lb Breaking Strength, Stronger than Steel! (http://www.bubbarope.com/gator-jaw-soft-shackle)

What do people think of the idea? Anyone have any experience with these?

If it's seen as a good idea maybe we should do a group as supply seems to be available only from the US (no local distributor), shipping is expensive... Edit - there is a local supplier but seems priced a bit high

David
One thing you need to consider if you have those flat lumps of steel attached to your chassis called aftermarket recovery points with a hole for a shackle to be fitted. The edge of that hole will cut through your Synthetic Shackle like a razor blade, they are sharp enough to leave a nick in a shackle pin, otherwise great for joining multiple straps, Regards Frank.

[ramblingboy42]

I'm surprised I didn't see these at the 4wd show......

[Grappler]

One thing you need to consider if you have those flat lumps of steel attached to your chassis called aftermarket recovery points with a hole for a shackle to be fitted. The edge of that hole will cut through your Synthetic Shackle like a razor blade, they are sharp enough to leave a nick in a shackle pin, otherwise great for joining multiple straps, Regards Frank.

That's right, the Sampson rope manual recommends no less than 3 times rope diameter bend diameter (preferably 5:1)

http://www.samsonrope.com/Documents/Rope_Users_Manual_WEB.pdf (page 38)

Nevertheless I made a couple out of 10mm spectra to try out - cautiously

[MarkM]

Just do a how-to. Splicing synthetic is very easy.
Damien

Someone already has done one. I followed this and it seemed quite easy

Stronger Soft Shackle | How to tie the Stronger Soft Shackle | Splicing Knots (http://www.animatedknots.com/softshacklestronger/index.php?Categ=splicing&LogoImage=LogoGrog.png&Website=www.animatedknots.com#ScrollPoint)

Mark