LIROS Soft Shackles
LIROS-0146-0066
Excellent replacement for metal shackles
Ergonomic and lightweight
Comfortable to handle
Kind to the deck and the crew
Each colour is a different size
Smallest to largest: White, Carbon, Red, Blue, Yellow
Check the chart below to match the colour to your strength requirements
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Features
LIROS XTR Dyneema Soft Shackles are produced in the LIROS factory from LIROS D Pro Article 01505 100% Dyneema SK78
LIROS Soft shackles are ideal for replacing stainless steel shackles to reduce weight and protect the deck and crew from flogging lines and sails.
LIROS Dyneema Shackles Facts and features:
- High-strength 12 plait hollowbraid 100% Dyneema® SK78
- Helpful load rating LIROS identification ribbon
- 10 x lighter than the equivalent metal shackle
- Reduces damage to deck
- Protects the crew from harm
- Easy and intuitive opening and closing action
- Self-locking construction under load
- Easy to undo under load with no tools
- Multi-purpose rigging accessory - for fastening sheets, halyards and blocks
Available in 5 sizes
| Shackle | LIROS article | Original Line Ø | LBL * | Loop Length (closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 00146-0066 | 4mm | 1000kg | 65mm |
| Silver / Carbon | 00146-0090 | 5mm | 1500kg | 75mm |
| Red | 00146-0069 | 6mm | 2500kg | 110mm |
| Blue | 00146-0070 | 8mm | 4000kg | 120mm |
| Yellow | 00146-0071 | 9mm | 6000kg | 140mm |
* LBL = LIROS rated break load
Original Line Ø = this the diameter of the line used to produce the soft shackle
Loop length = the inside length when laid flat (approximately half the circumference of the loop)
These are the LIROS rated break loads for the original line, article 01505 D Pro Dyneema SK78 for reference:
| Diameter | LBL |
|---|---|
| 4mm | 1300kg |
| 5mm | 2600kg |
| 6mm | 4300kg |
| 8mm | 5300kg |
| 10mm | 9000kg |
| 12mm | 11900kg |
- Rope Fibre - Dyneema