$6.00

This soft shackle provides a quick-release, load-bearing attachment between the tether and BlueROV2 frame. It’s made of 5 mm thick super strong, lightweight Polyethylene and won’t corrode like a traditional metal carabiner.

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SKU: BR-107440 Category:
HS Code: 5609.00
Country of Origin: China

Product Description

Everyone wants to easily disconnect their tether from their BlueROV2, but no one wants to do it at the bottom of the ocean. Think of the Tether Soft Shackle as your $6 ROV insurance policy.

The Tether Soft Shackle connects the Tether Cable Thimble directly to the BlueROV2 frame, transferring tension on the tether to the frame instead of the WetLink Connector. If your tether gets pulled, snagged, or goes a lil’ rogue, this piece of rope helps keep that force where it belongs.

Made from 5 mm UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) with a protective abrasion sleeve, it’s strong, lightweight, and corrosion-proof. It’s as easy to use as a metal carabiner, without the rust or extra weight.

The Tether Soft Shackle can be quickly opened by hand, no tools required, but stays securely closed when you need it to. One end remains attached to the ROV frame, so it stays with your vehicle and won’t disappear between dives. You can use a few of these together to center the tether attachment on the frame, for maximum efficiency!

Product Description

Everyone wants to easily disconnect their tether from their BlueROV2, but no one wants to do it at the bottom of the ocean. Think of the Tether Soft Shackle as your $6 ROV insurance policy.

The Tether Soft Shackle connects the Tether Cable Thimble directly to the BlueROV2 frame, transferring tension on the tether to the frame instead of the WetLink Connector. If your tether gets pulled, snagged, or goes a lil’ rogue, this piece of rope helps keep that force where it belongs.

Made from 5 mm UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) with a protective abrasion sleeve, it’s strong, lightweight, and corrosion-proof. It’s as easy to use as a metal carabiner, without the rust or extra weight.

The Tether Soft Shackle can be quickly opened by hand, no tools required, but stays securely closed when you need it to. One end remains attached to the ROV frame, so it stays with your vehicle and won’t disappear between dives. You can use a few of these together to center the tether attachment on the frame, for maximum efficiency!

  • 1 x Tether Soft Shackle

Specifications

ParameterValue
Material5 mm UHMWPE (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)
Tensile Strength1500 kg
Temperature Rating-40 to 60°C
Open Shackle Length190 mm
Anchor Loop Path Length150 mm

Revision History

11 November 2026

  • BR-107440 - Initial release

Quick Start

The Soft Shackle provides a lightweight, high-strength, reliable coupling for components. The soft shackle has these parts:

soft-shackle-parts
  1. Anchor loop
  2. Open loop (with sleeve)
  3. Eye
  4. Stopper knot
  5. Red pull string

1. Use the anchor loop to secure the shackle to a piece of equipment.

Soft shackle secured to the tether thimble.

Soft shackle secured to the tether thimble.

2. To open the soft shackle, pull the red pull string to loosen the eye, then slip the stopper knot out of it.

3. Wrap the open loop around the equipment you want to secure it to.

4. To close the soft shackle, feed the stopper knot back through the eye, then pull the eye down so it tightens against the base of the stopper knot.

For use with the BlueROV2, see the BlueROV2 Assembly Guide.

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