{"product_id":"carbon-offroad-high-vis-4x4-soft-shackle","title":"Carbon Offroad High-Vis 4x4 Soft Shackle","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Vis 4x4 Soft Shackle by Carbon Offroad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re mid-recovery and things aren’t going to plan, the last thing you want is to be dealing with heavy steel gear. It’s awkward, slows you down, and in tight tracks or off-camber situations, it adds unnecessary risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s exactly where a soft shackle earns its place. The Carbon Offroad High-Vis 4x4 Soft Shackle is built for quick, controlled setups without the weight or hazards of metal shackles. It’s light in the hand, easy to position, and far more forgiving if something goes wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from genuine Spectra fibre and finished in a high-visibility weave, it’s designed for real-world recoveries where you need to move quickly and stay in control. The 650 mm length gives you enough reach to work around awkward recovery points without becoming bulky or hard to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectra Fibre Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt from genuine Spectra fibre with an 18,000 kg minimum breaking strain. Strong enough for serious recovery work while staying lightweight and easy to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Visibility Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blue and orange weave stands out in mud, grass, and low light, making it easier to identify your gear and avoid mistakes during setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e650 mm Practical Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA well-balanced length that’s long enough to wrap around bull bars, roll cages, and difficult recovery points, without excess slack getting in the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Outer Sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tight-braided sleeve helps protect the internal fibres from abrasion, dirt, and UV exposure, helping extend the life of the shackle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and Safer Handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo steel means less stored energy in the system. That reduces risk during recovery and makes handling easier on your hands and your gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Versatile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall enough to live in any recovery kit, but strong enough to handle demanding situations. A simple upgrade that adds flexibility without adding weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spectra fibre with protective braided sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaking Strain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18,000 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 650 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Static (non-kinetic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and orange high-visibility weave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-faq=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy use a soft shackle instead of a standard steel bow shackle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA soft shackle is significantly lighter than steel and stores far less energy if it fails under load — it drops rather than becoming a projectile. This makes it safer to handle and safer in the event of a gear failure mid-recovery. It's also easier on your hands and faster to connect and disconnect in field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat recovery setups is this shackle compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt 18,000kg minimum breaking strain, this shackle is strong enough for most 4x4 recovery setups — kinetic rope connections, winch rigging, snatch block connections, and tree trunk protector setups. Always verify that your rated recovery points can handle the load before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan a soft shackle be reused after a recovery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, provided it shows no signs of damage — cuts, fraying, discolouration, or distortion of the button knot. Inspect it before and after every use. If the shackle has taken a hard shock load, check it carefully before using it again. When in doubt, retire it — a soft shackle is far cheaper than the consequences of one failing in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the 650mm length suit standard bull bar and chassis recovery points?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 650mm is a practical length that comfortably wraps around most bull bar, chassis, and recovery point configurations. It's long enough to work around awkward geometry without being so long that it creates excess slack in the rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan it be used with a tree trunk protector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, and this is one of the more common uses. A soft shackle is the preferred choice for connecting a tree trunk protector to your winch rope — it avoids the risk of a heavy steel shackle swinging into the rope or tree during the recovery, and makes the whole setup faster to rig and de-rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carbon Offroad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48216576196833,"sku":"CR-SS-18T-HV","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1926\/8595\/files\/carbon-offroad-high-vis-4x4-soft-shackle-560.webp?v=1776335209","url":"https:\/\/www.4x4downunder.com.au\/products\/carbon-offroad-high-vis-4x4-soft-shackle","provider":"4x4 Down Under","version":"1.0","type":"link"}