The Easiest Way to Make Soft Shackles

In this video we explain how to tie a soft shackle with an overhand knot and double figure eight knot and load test the results. Overhand knot holds 75% of line strength, double figure eight holds 150%. Do not use for safety critical applications (e.g. 4x4 recovery)!!! Samson website for Amsteel: https://www.samsonrope.com/mooring/amsteel--blue Comparison of other soft shackle methods: https://www.balancecommunity.com/blogs/slack-science/a-comparison-of-soft-shackle-methods Disclaimer: - This content is offered solely for your education and entertainment. - There are no warranties, expressed or implicit, about any content or its fitness for a particular purpose. - There are risks of injury, death, drunkenness, and financial hardship involved in sailing. - The skipper is always responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew. - Sailing Tips is not responsible or liable in any way for anything that happens on or anywhere near your boat or any boat that we are not in command of. #howto #tie #softshackle #overhand #figure8 #figureeight #knot #sailing #howtosail #learntosail #sailingtips