Wichard Softlink textile shackle

WICHARD Softlink Textile Shackle – The Future of Marine Connections

Revolutionize your boat´s hardware with the WICHARD Softlink, the ultimate high-performance textile shackle designed for modern sailing, anchoring, and mooring. Say goodbye to heavy, noisy, and corrosive metal shackles. The Softlink offers a superior solution that combines immense strength with incredible lightness, making it an essential piece of equipment for every discerning boat owner.

Textile shackle usable without knowledge of seamanship.

Very strong and very light, it easily replaces shackles and steel carabiners.

Developed by the renowned marine hardware experts at Wichard, the Softlink is engineered for simplicity, safety, and durability. Its innovative design allows for quick and easy use, even in challenging conditions. Whether you are securing an anchor, mooring at the dock, or connecting sheets and halyards, the Softlink provides a reliable and damage-free connection every time.

Key Benefits of the WICHARD Softlink:

* Exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Experience the power of advanced engineering. These shackles boast impressive working and breaking loads comparable to their stainless steel counterparts but are up to 10 times lighter. This significant weight reduction improves your boat´s performance and makes handling a breeze.
* Unmatched Ease of Use: The intuitive loop and stopper knot system requires no tools for opening or closing. It can be operated quickly with one hand, saving you valuable time and effort on deck.
* Protects Your Boat and Equipment: The soft, flexible body of the Softlink eliminates the risk of scratches, dents, and chipping on your mast, deck, sails, and other sensitive surfaces. It also operates silently, putting an end to the constant clanging of metal hardware.
* Remarkable Versatility: The Softlink is a true multi-purpose tool. It is the perfect choice for a wide range of applications, including halyard connections, sheet returns, lazy jacks, furling drum attachments, and securing mooring lines.
* Extreme Durability and Reliability: Designed to withstand the harsh marine environment, the Softlink is highly resistant to abrasion, UV rays, and saltwater. Its secure locking system ensures it remains closed and reliable under heavy load.

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Technical Specifications

Product Type: High-Performance Textile Shackles

Main Features:
* Intuitive and secure loop and stopper knot system
* Tool-free installation and removal
* Lightweight and compact design
* Protective and silent operation

Available Models & Specifications:


* Working Load: 1200 kg
* Breaking Load: 2500 kg
* Weight: 9 g
* Length (L): 100 mm
* Loop Diameter (Ø): 25 mm


* Working Load: 2000 kg
* Breaking Load: 3800 kg
* Weight: 21 g
* Length (L): 120 mm
* Loop Diameter (Ø): 35 mm


* Working Load: 2800 kg
* Breaking Load: 5400 kg
* Weight: 36 g
* Length (L): 150 mm
* Loop Diameter (Ø): 45 mm


* Working Load: 3500 kg
* Breaking Load: 7000 kg
* Weight: 58 g
* Length (L): 180 mm
* Loop Diameter (Ø): 55 mm

Upgrade your anchoring and mooring system today. The WICHARD Softlink textile shackle is the smart, safe, and efficient choice for any sailor looking to optimize their boat´s equipment