Gin Soft Shackle

Sold individually. The price is for one Gin Soft Shackle.

Package

• 1 x Gin Soft Shackle (with "rubber-band" and "elastic", see user manual and video)

For installation instructions, download the user manual from the Downloads section and watch Gin's product video below.

Gin Soft Shackle: textile soft link

The Soft Shackle can be used for webbing-to-webbing connections, e.g. between your reserve parachute and reserve bridle or between the harness hang points and wing's risers, as an ultralight replacement for a metal maillon or carabiner.

Compared to a metal maillon, the Gin Soft shackle is much lighter with a similar breaking strength when new. It features a locking system to prevent slippage under load and is easy to undo without tools.

• Certification: EAPR-BT-0348/15 (01/2022)
• Load rating: 25 kN* (Certification requirement 24 kN)
• Weight: 7 g each*

Flybubble notes*

Load rating: The manual (v.2.1, 04/2015) stated "Max Breaking Load: 26,700 N (2722kg)." However, the latest certification report (01/2022) confirms 25,725 N (25.725 kN), making their updated 25 kN rating correct.

Weight: We checked the weight of several shackles on two separate scales, and they weighed approx. 8.2-8.3g complete with the "elastic."

How to install the Gin Soft Shackle?

For installation instructions, download the user manual from the Downloads section and watch Gin's product video below.

Gin Soft Shackle v2 video (showing optional elastic, not included)

Below is a video with instructions of how to fit the Gin Soft Shackle.

Note: Gin Gliders recommends using "tape" (not included) around the ends of the webbing to prevent rotation but we recommend using rubber bands (cheapest), O-rings or a suitable neoprene cover (best) instead. See the Related Products tab for options.

Downloads

Gin Soft Shackle user manual (pdf)

WARNING: If not connected correctly the Soft Shackle may fail.

IMPORTANT: The Soft Shackle must be held in place to prevent excess friction.

NOTE: It is the pilot’s responsibility to check compatibility and proper installation.

Note: Gin Gliders do not include the "tape" they refer to in the manual as a way to prevent rotation; this is just a suggestion, to give an idea. We recommend using rubber bands (cheapest), O-rings or a suitable neoprene cover (best) instead. See the Related Products tab for options.

Note: Due to the splicing process, some thinning or kinking in soft links is normal and purely cosmetic—not a defect.