Rope Shackles

[TechMOGogy]

Finally got them done.
Made with Amsteel-Blue (yes they are red )
The 4 5/16" have a break strength of 18,500 lbs
The 2 1/2" more Mog sized with a break strength of 45,000+ lbs
I need to load them and then I can trim the tails
Lighter than steel, stronger, can't break into deadly projectiles

[VinceAtReal4x4s]

Disagree on using these on many fronts, and I have never seen a shackle fly into pieces but to each his own!

[TechMOGogy]

Disagree on using these on many fronts, and I have never seen a shackle fly into pieces but to each his own!

Any reason why you disagree?

[krick3tt]

I have heard that many of the guys on another site I am involved with have been using them...but, they use Land Rovers, mostly.

[TechMOGogy]

I have heard that many of the guys on another site I am involved with have been using them...but, they use Land Rovers, mostly.

Sounds about right as the biggest market right now for them (in the 4x4 world) is over in Europe esp uk.
They are not my invention or anything - they have been used for years in sailing (esp racing) and a lot of tug boat operators use them around here too.
Kind of like synth winch line - some like it and some want to stick with bulky steel cable as it is what they know.
Cheers,
Dan

[CentAr712]

We use it on ships and it is great, but you always have to remember to use chaffing gear because it's prone to cut, scrape and friction / rubbing damage; it's rather delicate in that regard unlike wire rope. Generally it's eight times stronger than wire rope of the same size and that gives you the ability to go with a lot smaller line. It's also not so great if you want to jerk on it because it has almost no stretch, but it won't snapback when it parts.