I've used these instructions for their 'classic' soft shackle for sailing
applications with good results:

http://l-36.com/soft_shackle_howto.php

No experience with the 'improved' version.

Joe

On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@gmail.com> wrote:

> Where do I learn to tie that stopper knot?
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 12:27 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>
> > It's ok Ben, safe for work.
> >
> > A bit of a Friday topic. Yesterday a rigger friend dropped by work and we
> > started talking about the tow points on my rear bumper. I told him I had
> > some mighty shackles to fit them, he suggested soft shackles. He quickly
> > spliced and tied one up using 1/4", 12 strand spectra ( not sure if it is
> > actually spectra, might be amsteel).
> >
> > Interesting idea, the soft shackles certainly are easier to store. 5/16"
> > spectra would be better, 9,000 lb vs 6,000 lb breaking strength.
> >
> > Pic here, tails have yet to be cut off. Do that after I give the shackle
> a
> > serious pull ( compacts the stopper knot).
> >
> >
> >
> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/vanagon-soft-shackles-on-tow-points/
> >
> > Alistair
> >
>