Make a textile shackle in HMPE / Dyneema … with a simple Bic!

The textile shackle has become a must-have on board: lightweight, durable, easy to handle, and above all... corrosion-free. In this tutorial, I'll show you how you can make one without any special tools —just a Bic pen!

Why choose a textile shackle made of HMPE / Dyneema?

HMPE (High Modulus PolyEthylene), also known under the brand name Dyneema®, is a very high strength material that offers:

• An exceptional strength-to-weight ratio : up to 15 times stronger than steel of equal weight.

• Excellent durability : resistant to water, UV rays and corrosion.

• Flexibility of use : easy handling.

Tool-less manufacturing

At sea, a part can break at the worst moment: lost stainless steel shackle, broken fastener, pulley to reattach...
Knowing how to make a textile shackle by hand, without tools , means being able to:

• Perform an emergency repair

• Instantly replace a broken part

• Restore a maneuver without immobilizing the boat

• Adapting to an unforeseen situation, even far from any port

And all this, with just a HMPE/Dyneema rope and an everyday object like a Bic pen.

Advantages over a stainless steel shackle

• No scratches on deck or mast

• No metallic noise

• No corrosion, even in salt water

• Lightweight, therefore less inertia on sails and halyards

The necessary equipment

• 1m of HMPE / Dyneema rope

• A Bic pen (or any thin, smooth object that can be used as a wire guide)
  
  

Uses on board

• Pulley fixing

• Quick connection of ends

• Temporary replacement of a broken stainless steel shackle

• Easy assembly/disassembly even with cold hands

Making a textile shackle is child's play with the right rope. The hollow HMPE braid guarantees exceptional strength and durability.
And the best part? You can do it anywhere , even at anchor, with a simple Bic pen, and above all... save your life in the event of an unexpected breakage.

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