TimW 1 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Soft Shackles are a light weight alternative to Snap shacKles for connecting Halyards or sheets. I haven't seen them for sale in NZ but now I know how to make them. (Just made 10 of these) They cannot be attached or removed under load. The one's in the photo are rated to over 2500 kg SWL. Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've made a few from the leftovers of dynex when I have it. I have a video from colligo marine, that I have to refer to everytime, the stopper knot is a tricky beast. I think they are pretty cool, but not sure on what permanent application they might have? I have used them for temporaily attaching blocks usually, or inner forstay even. Link to post Share on other sites
TimW 1 Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 The Latest Farrier Rigs have them on Main, Jib, Gennaker and Screacher Halyards, as well as kite and Jib sheets Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 KM sells them if you can't be arsed learning how to make them. Good job though! I looked online ans saw how they are done, but given I only needed two and didn't have any tools decided they were easier to buy. Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 310 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 We have been using one one the Stealth Mission jib sheets for a while now, works mint. Link to post Share on other sites
203 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Their mint for small boats too! made about 6 for the 3.7.. they would great in different locations! Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 KM sells them if you can't be arsed learning how to make them. yip we will make them to whatever you want, including without the Monkey fist on the end as in, a continuous loop and in a bit tidier looking Dyneema, coated with a UV protectant, because the core of a rope won't last too long in the Sun. KM is probably closer to Norfolk Island than Auck at the mo, so you won't see a comment from him for a week or so. Link to post Share on other sites
Kiteroa 8 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Cool, i'll give them a go on WT. This seems to be the best video I could find: Link to post Share on other sites
BelowPAR 0 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Have had success without a leash / noose tightening line aswell: Moded from kiting lines seen here: http://www.kiteboardingevolution.com/la ... -knot.html http://thementalelf.com/news/2012/01/larks-head-knot/ Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 0 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I like this one. It also has a link to the fist tie. http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 They come in XL too Link to post Share on other sites
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