Soft Shackles?

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Soft Shackles?

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Sp I found these new Soft Shackles by Bubba Rope

http://www.bubbarope.com/gator-jaw-soft-shackle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W4zD8f75Wo

They won a Best New Product award from SEMA...But would you trust them???


I am personally on the fence!

While they will definitely be lighter and easier to use I am nervous that Under extreme loads they might open.

So what do you guys think?
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Re: Soft Shackles?

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I'd be a little concerned with the life span, or after damp/wet for a while.

For what it's worth the few clevis,shouldn't be that outta hand heavy.

But they defiantly do look nice, and if semi new,I think would be kwel addition.

I'd say a big tugem strap ,few nice size clevis,
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I would assume wear and tear depends on how well they are kept care of
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I'd like to see a up close video of them in action, to see how well they tighten down. 
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Bubba Rope have a good product line, just have to get them here from Florida. 
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They don't appear to rust either!!
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Re: Soft Shackles?

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[quote="Roy"]
Bubba Rope have a good product line, just have to get them here from Florida. 
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they have a canadian site http://www.bubbarope.ca/ and toll free number 1-877-424-0330
 
Might be faster than getting it from florida
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It's going to be tough to get people to buy them at $54.95. , PJF4x4 has the distrubution from Quebec.
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$55.00!!!??? Seriously?

I like the idea it's light. I also like that it'll fit through a small opening.

I don't like that it might get cut on a sharp edge.


I'd like to try it but not at $55.00. I already have about 8 clevis' now.


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I like the idea.... Wear and tear is a concern especially attaching to the bumper if the hoop is sharper... It could Frey...


Still wouldn't mind adding a couple just to have..
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