In 2006 Tylaska acquired the remains of the old Sparcraft line from Southern Spars. The existing molds and tools were completely worn out and out of tolerance. With considerable work, Tylaska was able to revive the product line by recutting brand new molds and fixtures and making a few needed changes to the original design. Now the same shackles from the classic Sparcraft line are available once again, but under the Tylaska name. These shackles have an added benefit in that they have a larger eye opening than the original Tylaska shackle line. This larger eye allows for attachment to sail grommets and other large fittings.

Most of the original products are now back to their original state if not better. The snap shackles (originally the SS6, SS10 and SS15) are now called the Tylaska SP6, SP10 and SP15 respectively. These products are now hipped after investment casting. The hipping process consists of heating the casting to near the melting point and then pressurizing the hot castings in an inert atmosphere to enormous pressures. The hot castings are left in this chamber for several hours where any internal flaws inherent with basic castings are squeezed and fused closed. The resulting part is almost equivalent to a forged part in strength and consistency but with the precision of an investment casting.

The original Sparcraft presslock junior and senior shackles are now called the Tylaska Presslock junior and senior. Much work was done to revive the original double trigger mechanism to insure it is back to tolerance and resists flogging. These parts are also hipped to insure casting integrity.

A retrofit to replace the previous old plunger style shackle (the old Sparcraft SS20) was also redesigned by Tylaska. Most dimensions of the new Tylaska SS20 are similar enough to allow a direct replacement and retrofit of the original old Sparcraft plunger style shackle with the added benefit of some extra strength. Tylaska has also made some completely new shackles of this style to expand the range. These include the new Tylaska SS10 (a 20,000 lb break version), and the Tylaska SS40 (an 80,000 lb break version) all of the same basic positive locking plunger style. All shackles are hipped to ensure no hidden flaws.

Finally, Tylaska has revived the original pole end fittings. The old intrepid II has been revived and now has the option of a machined aluminum housing version. The stubbie CR4 pole end is also now available along with the machined aluminum Grand Prix 3” and 4” pole ends. The reaching strut is also back in production.