For the longest time there was one shackle to use during recovery situations. But with the advancements in synthetic ropes we have a new contender in the category. Learn the the benefits each shackle offers and decide which is the best for you recovery kit.

In this article we will cover

• Bow shackles
  • Pros and Cons
• Soft shackles
  • Pros and cons

Bow shackle

Bow shackles have been tested and used for years, their robust weight rating and ability to take loads from many directions due to their U-shaped design makes them ideal for recovery situations. With tow ratings of up to 18,000 - 22,000 pounds it's no surprise Bow shackles have been the leader in recovery shackles. Check out our inventory to find the correct Shackle for your recovery needs.

Pros and Cons

Soft shackle

The main selling point for soft shackles is by far the safety aspect. By using a soft shackle you effectively remove a very heavy and potentially lethal standard metal shackle from your recovery situation.

synthetic shackles are made from Plasma® rope which is the highest strength synthetic rope available. These superior tow rope connectors are stronger than comparable steel shackles.

Bow shackles can be attached to anchor points incorrectly, or to what someone might think is and anchor point, and when there is tension added, the shackle breaks from the anchor point sending the shackle and winch line flying through the air. With the same tow ratting as the bow shackle load capacity is not sacrificed but with over half the weight removed. Soft shackles are design to self tighten as tension is added removing any additional slack and space between the shackle and tow point.

Check out our inventory to add Soft Shackles to your recovery equipment.

Pros and cons

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