Product Review
Mini Gator-Jaw shackles are made from Plasma rope - the highest strength synthetic rope available. Mini Gator-Jaw shackles are stronger than comparable steel shackles or carabiners. They won't rust and are so light they float. Towing applications include: ATV, UTV, personal water craft and other various power sport equipment. Uses: ATV & UTV Off-r Bubba Rope introduced their new stronger-than-steel Gator-Jaw soft shackle at SEMA in November 2014 winning the Best New Off-Road Product Award for the show. Now, Bubba Rope has created a "MINI" version that has a breaking strength of over 10k lbs! The new MINI can be used whenever you need a high-strength / low-weight connector. The MINI will replace steel shackles and even high strength carabineers. The new patentable design incorporates a self-tightening loop that slips over a specially designed knot to complete a continuous closed ring. Gator-Jaw soft shackles can be used where a heavy steel shackle might cause damage, or too cumbersome to use. Applications for the new Gator-Jaw soft shackle include both commercial and recreational uses of towing, vehicle or equipment recovery, marine and various camping and outdoor uses. Gator-Jaw soft shackles derive their basic strength from the Plasma rope they are made from. Plasma rope is the highest strength synthetic rope available. Additionally, the unique design of the Gator-Jaw soft shackle creates an amazing breaking strength that is rated stronger than a comparable steel shackle. Weighing only 1.5 ounces the MINI Gator-Jaw ¼"" soft shackle has a rated breaking strength of 11,000 lbs. Because Gator-Jaw soft shackles contain no steel they won't rust and are so light they float.
- STRONGER THAN STEEL: Mini Gator-Jaw has a breaking strength of 11,000 lb. load capacity ideal for ATV, UTV, personal water craft and other various power sport equipment. Reliability is very important when using 4x4 vehicles especially when traveling in extreme ground and weather conditions when you need to count with the best equipment that will unstuck any situation you encounter in the road.
- ADVANTAGES OVER STEEL SHACKLES: Mini Gator-Jaw will never break or rust due to extreme weather and terrain conditions you may encounter. It floats; you will never lose it through water or muck. Extremely flexible; Plasma rope easily wraps around any difficult pulling point. One piece construction; no more pins to fasten. Portable and easy to maneuver when facing any difficult situation.
- IMMUNITY ABOVE ALL: Made from Plasma; offering high strength, long life, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, impact resistance also excellent performance and applicable in many different fields such as marine, farming, industrial and mining. Water resistant; it will resist heavy rains and snow. UV resistance; it will resist high temperatures for as long as it is exposed. Abrasive resistant; ability to resist being worn away by rubbing or friction.
- SPECIFICATIONS: Mini Gator-Jaw has a 1/4" diameter with a 3 1/2” bow width for vehicle extraction. Starting with a unique designed button knot and self-tightening loop that will not slip off during use. With a breaking strength of 11,000 lb. you can be confident and safe when hitting off to an adventure, sport event or long hour traveling.
- 100 % MADE IN THE USA PRECISION AND ENGINEERING: Mini Gator-Jaw Synthetic Shackle utilizes a self-tightening loop that slips over a special designed knot for a stronger closed connector. All Gator Jaw synthetic shackles are used as an alternative to heavy steel shackles or hooks for a lighter, safer and easier connection. Bubba Rope works hard in order to be the best off-road recovery synthetic shackle to offer a "faster, smarter, safer way to get your truck unstuck”.
