This video is what I use to make soft shackles: http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_howto.php
Get some Dyneema, make one, and give it a try. Alternatively, order from ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-5-16-Soft-Shackles-ATV-Winch-Shackle-Synthetic-Rope-Shackle/132776705341?hash=item1eea1bbd3d:g:pSMAAOSw~BRcApxk:rk:4:pf:0 I don't recall if this is the one I ordered, but the soft shackle I got on ebay as an experiment was fine -- dyneema and well made. Just had to tighten up the knot some. Price is right. To speed up the opening of the shackle, you can add a small pull cord. Jeff Laman 1981 C&C34 "Harmony" Ludington, MI ________________________________ From: Morgan Ellis <mje.mjel...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 11:47 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List soft shackles Hi Josh, Thanks for the feedback, and great video! I believe my friend had used the conventional Y-style soft shackle design made from Dyneema. I like the look of your's much better (see a better soft shackle, http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php) as there is no need to try to milk the cover back to open the shackle, and leaving some short tails on, to have something to grab would help as well. Another thing I picked up from your video is that even though very small diameter Dyneema would be strong enough, by using a bit larger size the shackle would be easier to work with, especially with gloves on. (BTW nice spring line set up!) Regards, Morgan
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