Wichard SK75 SoftLink Soft Shackle

SoftLink is a soft shackle developed by Wichard for recreational sailors looking for performance and ease of use. For the same strength, SoftLink is 4 or 5 times lighter than a 316L stainless steel shackle.

Features:

• No knowledge of ropework required
• Replaces shackles and snap hooks
• Easy to fit and easy to open
• Remarkably light and strong
• Re-usable
• Materials: stainless steel and Dyneema SK 75

Specifications:

• 3 mm shackle specifications:
  • Loop diameter: 1/8" (3 mm)
  • Loop length: 2 3/4" (70 mm)
  • Working load: 3300 lbs (1500 kg)
  • Breaking load: 4400 lbs (2000 kg)
  • Weight: 0.026 lbs (12 g)
• 4 mm shackle specifications:
  • Loop diameter: 5/32" (4 mm)
  • Loop length: 3 5/32" (80 mm)
  • Working load: 5070 lbs (2300 kg)
  • Breaking load: 6610 lbs (3000 kg)
  • Weight: 0.051 lbs (23 g)
• 5 mm shackle specifications:
  • Loop diameter: 13/64" (5 mm)
  • Loop length: 3 35/64" (90 mm)
  • Working load: 8370 / (3800 kg)
  • Breaking load: 11020 lbs (5000 kg)
  • Weight: 0.104 lbs (47 g)

Note: imperial dimensions are approximate, the manufacturer built this product to metric specs.