I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?
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I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?
I was just wondering that myself, and enjoyed this video:
I've noticed that those of you with recovery gear typically have both hard and soft shackles. Aside from cost differential, is there a reason for this? As in, are there situations where a hard shackle is preferable to carrying only soft shackles?
I carry hard shackles for use when I may need to attach to something with rough/sharp edges. Those edges would ruin a soft shackle. I use soft shackles when possible but carry the hard shackles for when that would be unsafe.