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Hi there,
If you use a thimble, consider a "Newco" bronze thimble, with keeper straps, which prevent the thimble's rotating in the eye. You might also consider splicing directly to the shackle, as Mega-Braid is comfortable on tight radiuses.
The rope-chain splice for basic Mega-Braid is not terribly strong, but if you have Mega-Braid II I believe there is a good splice available.
In any event I like a shackle connection here, if only because it will be handy to be able to detach the lines from the chain.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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