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soft shackle + low friction ring ⛵ textile shackle with low friction ring splice TUTORIAL
10 January 2026 · 24 min · 7K views
Hands threading rope through low-friction ring on nautical fabric
What this video covers
Constructing a soft shackle with an integrated low-friction ring requires approximately two metres of Dyneema line, a low-friction ring, splicing needles, and 1.5mm waxed cord for an optional opening pull-tab.2:06 To begin, fold the Dyneema line in half and use a fid or splicing needle to open the fibres at the midpoint, inserting the low-friction ring into the centre of the line.2:46 Create the shackle body by passing the standing part through the working part, then use a Mobius-style twist to encapsulate the ring securely within the shackle.9:48 Once the ring is captured, perform a diamond knot at the end of the shackle to create the locking stopper.12:24 For the optional opening tab, splice a short length of waxed cord into the shackle body using the same technique, finishing it with a miniature diamond knot.18:43 Trim excess line and sear the ends with a lighter to prevent fraying.13:28 This versatile accessory functions as both a standard soft shackle and a fairlead for lines like boom preventers or gennaker sheets.22:59
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