The Easiest Way to Make Soft Shackles

In this video we explain how to tie a soft shackle with an overhand knot and double figure eight knot and load test the results.

Overhand knot holds 75% of line strength, double figure eight holds 150%.

Do not use for safety critical applications (e.g. 4x4 recovery)!!!

Samson website for Amsteel:

https://www.samsonrope.com/mooring/am...

Comparison of other soft shackle methods:

https://www.balancecommunity.com/blog...

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