Soft Shackles

Soft Shackles for Recovery, Towing, and Rigging

Soft shackles provide a lightweight and dependable connection point for recovery, towing, lifting, and rigging applications. Made from high strength HMPE synthetic fiber, they deliver impressive strength while weighing far less than traditional steel shackles.

Unlike metal shackles, soft shackles are easy to handle, resistant to corrosion, and help reduce the risk of damage to vehicles and equipment during recovery operations. They are commonly paired with kinetic recovery ropes, tow ropes, winch lines, and lifting slings across agriculture, construction, mining, utility, and off-road industries.

Why Choose Soft Shackles?

Soft shackles have become a popular alternative to steel shackles because they combine strength with improved handling and safety.

  • Lightweight and easy to carry

  • High-strength HMPE construction

  • Will not rust or corrode

  • Easy to install and remove without tools

  • Compatible with recovery ropes, tow ropes, and lifting slings

  • Ideal for demanding recovery and rigging applications

Choosing the Right Soft Shackle

Select a soft shackle with a working load that matches the equipment and recovery rope being used. The correct size depends on your recovery system, connection points, and the load requirements of your application. Full Pull Rope offers soft shackles in multiple strengths and sizes for light-duty through heavy-duty equipment recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

A soft shackle is a synthetic connector made from HMPE fiber that replaces traditional steel shackles in many recovery, towing, and rigging applications.
Many soft shackles offer breaking strengths comparable to steel shackles while being significantly lighter and easier to handle.
Soft shackles are commonly used to connect recovery ropes, tow ropes, winch lines, lifting slings, and other recovery equipment.
Yes. Soft shackles are widely used with kinetic recovery ropes because they provide a strong, lightweight connection without adding unnecessary metal hardware.
Choose a soft shackle based on the working load, breaking strength, and compatibility with your recovery rope and equipment. Always follow the manufacturer's load ratings and recovery guidelines.