Car Mounts - Towing Straps Shackles, Towing Hooks
Soft Shackle 15 t, 11 mm x 60 cm, Orange
A synthetic rope shackle with a declared 15 t breaking strength, measuring 11 mm x 60 cm and weighing just 0.2 kg. Lighter and far safer than a forged steel shackle if something lets go, and flexible enough to thread through a tight recovery point.
Soft Shackle 15 t, 11 mm x 60 cm
A synthetic rope shackle instead of a forged steel one. The difference is simple: it weighs 0.2 kg rather than well over a kilo, so if something lets go during a recovery there is no lump of steel flying through the air. It is also easier to thread through a tight recovery point, because it conforms on its own.
The supplier quotes 11 mm x 60 cm, an orange colour and a 15 t breaking strength. The photo shows an orange braided rope with a locking knot and a black protective sleeve covering most of the loop.
Rating per supplier 15 t | Dimensions 11 mm x 60 cm | Weight 0.2 kg |
Key features
- Only 0.2 kg — far safer than a steel shackle if something breaks
- Breaking strength declared at 15 t
- Highly flexible — easy to thread through a tight eye or recovery point
- Orange colour, easy to spot in mud and snow
- Black protective sleeve on the loop (from the photo)
Technical data
- Breaking strength quoted by the supplier: 15 t
- Rope diameter: 11 mm
- Length: 60 cm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- Colour: orange
Fitting and notes
A soft shackle goes on without tools — thread the loop and lock it with the knot. Keep it away from sharp edges: synthetic rope takes load superbly but does not forgive cuts and abrasion. The supplier does not state which fibre it is made from, nor whether the 15 t applies to a new, undamaged rope — and with this kind of gear that matters. Inspect the braid and the sleeve after every use.
Frequently asked questions
How does it differ from a steel shackle?
It weighs 0.2 kg instead of over a kilo, so it carries far less energy if a rope breaks. It is also flexible, making it easier to thread through a tight point.
Is 15 t a working load limit?
The supplier describes 15 t as a breaking strength, not a working load limit.
What material is it made from?
The supplier does not state the fibre type. Worth confirming before ordering.
