Break Test Extravaganza(s)

[Brion Toss]

Hi there,
Depending on the alloy, that 3/8" pin shackle might have a breaking strength as high as 13,000lbs. With the "conventional" form of soft shackle, you could use 1/4" in regular Spectra -- just -- but it would be safer to use 5/16". With my version, 1/4" would be generous. Most steel shackles of that diameter have breaks closer to 9,000lbs.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss