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Soft shackles
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:50:13 PM »
  Anyone here checked these jiggers out? Seem like a good thing. Saw an add in the 'hats' mag from a mob called Bubba rope. They call it a Gator claw.
Reckon it maybe a safer and easier way to join 2 snatch straps and definitly a lighter item to carry around.
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2016, 05:54:46 PM »
Want to give us a link?

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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2016, 05:57:05 PM »
Jeez you don't ask much of a technologicaly retarded bloke do ya. I'll have a crack and see what happens.
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2016, 05:57:59 PM »
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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2016, 06:01:29 PM »
Interesting product.  Oh, and well done on adding the link  :cup:

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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2016, 06:03:40 PM »
I have made my own lightweight soft shackles for other purposes, they are a  pretty easy DIY project if you know how to splice rope.

Here is a good link - http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_9.php and a good youtube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C8ZWRpUNPU
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2016, 06:04:37 PM »
Thanks KB. I'll take a gold star out of petty cash.
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2016, 06:35:17 PM »
We've got a full set of soft shackles.  >:D

Friggin hard to get out of too.  ;D
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2016, 06:58:00 PM »
Hmmmm thanks Jeepers. Didn't really need to go there. Lucky I got my shrink on speed dial. :laugh:
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2016, 07:13:41 PM »
Thx be faster than shackles too when called for
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2016, 10:04:30 PM »
$43us?? Surely not...
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2016, 05:28:52 PM »
Postage with just about double that price though
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2016, 06:56:09 PM »
Buy some dyneema off ebay and make your own.  $8.80 per metre free post

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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2016, 12:03:20 PM »
Snake racing sell them, but not cheap. http://shop.snakeracing.com.au/gator-jaw-soft-shackle/
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2016, 12:10:41 PM »
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Snake racing sell them, but not cheap. http://shop.snakeracing.com.au/gator-jaw-soft-shackle/
That's even funnier!
aren't normal shackles only bout $25?
Been years since I bought one.. why would you pay Hunge?? is it the "I've got one you don't" factor ???
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« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2016, 12:21:25 PM »
Interesting to know the life span when used on a aftermarket rated recovery points with sharper/squarer edges. A few snatches and I'd be looking for a new one through abrasion.

Brilliant idea if you are going to make your own cheaply. Takes away the flying missile of a shackle IF it did let go.
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2016, 12:57:56 PM »
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Interesting to know the life span when used on a aftermarket rated recovery points with sharper/squarer edges. A few snatches and I'd be looking for a new one through abrasion.
That's what I was getting at (yea should have written it).. My metal ones are 15+yrs old.

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Brilliant idea if you are going to make your own cheaply. Takes away the flying missile of a shackle IF it did let go.
yea, I can see that being a good thing, but considering the cost to make is probably bout $10-15?
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2016, 01:10:37 PM »
Quote from: Bird on July 06, 2016, 12:57:56 PM
That's what I was getting at (yea should have written it).. My metal ones are 15+yrs old.
yea, I can see that being a good thing, but considering the cost to make is probably bout $10-15?

Yep, will be sticking to my shackles. Would rather spend the money on a new snatch strap more regularly tbh.
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2016, 01:49:54 PM »
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Yep, will be sticking to my shackles. Would rather spend the money on a new snatch strap more regularly tbh.

Unless GG wants to add this line to his wire security locks ;)
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Re: Soft shackles
« Reply #19 on: July 06, 2016, 04:59:46 PM »
No way that's genuine 6B&S and beware of cheap imitations.
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