Extreme Synthetic Soft Shackle

​​Introducing the synthetic soft shackle made by the makers of RimSling. This soft shackle is the perfect replacement of traditional metal shackles because it needs no tools to operate, is easy to open and close and is used to connect points together. Our soft shackle offers a strong, yet lightweight solution that will not damage a vehicle’s paint or body. These shackles do not corrode or rust making them outlast any metal shackle on the market and have many 
​different applications on the rigging and recovery scene. Any place you can use a metal shackle you will be able to use this soft shackle just as efficiently.

Features:

  • Only Weighs 2.85 lbs.
  • Only Weighs 1.29 kg
  • Won’t damage paint
  • Won’t corrode or rust
  • Various applications
  • Can be used in place of metal shackles

Braided Guard.

The RimSling has a special braided guard at the center of the sling that provides an extended life when used as a basket.

Synthetic Rope.

The use of synthetic plasma rope allows the sling to be lightweight, flexible and extremely strong (See chart below). The synthetic plasma rope will float and is abrasion resistant. 

Working Load Limits & Minimum Tensile Strength
(Safety Factor 5:1)

Description 5/16" 3/8" 7/16" 1/2" 5/8" 3/4"
WLL 5,800 lbs. 8,700 lbs. 9,400 lbs. 12,500 lbs. 20,500 lbs. 27,400 lbs.
MTS 29,000 lbs. 43,500 lbs. 47,000 lbs. 62,500 lbs. 102,500 lbs. 137,000 lbs.
Description 8 mm 9 mm 11 mm 12 mm 16 mm 18 mm
WLL 2,630 kg 3,950 kg 4,260 kg 5,670 kg 9,300 kg 12,430 kg
MTS 13,150 kg 19,730 kg 21,320 kg 28,350 kg 46,490 kg 62,140 kg

In the Field Applications