How do I choose a slackline?

Find a slackline with a rigid “low stretch” webbing (webbing is another name for the slackline material). The more rigid the line, the closer to the ground it can be set up. Less rigid lines sag more in the middle as you walk along, and need to be set higher. You’ll fall alot when you’re first learning …

What are slacklines used for?

Slacklining is an independent sport with many variations and disciplines, championships and professional athletes. Slacklines are also used as a balance training aid in competitive sports, as fitness equipment or in physiotherapy.

What are slacklines made out of?

Polyester webbing
A slackline is a rope made from a Polyester webbing blend that is tied between two different anchor points.

Is a slackline easier tight or loose?

Make Sure the Line is Tight The tighter you ratchet down the slackline, the less sway and bounce you will experience when walking it. More experienced slackliners often prefer a “loose” line for performing tricks, surfing the line and bouncing.

How long do slacklines last?

Even with zero use, a slackline webbing should be retired after 10 years. That pretty much covers the proper handling of your slackline webbing.

Are there different types of slacklines?

Most traditional slacklines are rigged with the simple “primitive” method, and can be made yourself at a climbing store for around $40-70 in gear. Tricklining? [Cost: $80-200] Tricklines are usually 2″ wide, although sometimes 1″, and are invariably tightened as much as possible to provide a lot of ‘spring’ for tricks.

Do slackliners wear a harness?

Most highliners wear a safety harness tethered to the rope to prevent them from falling to their deaths if (when) they slip.

Does Slackline hurt trees?

Yes, slacklines can damage trees, no question about it. Depending on the type of tree, serious harm from too much rubbing the bark on thin skinned trees such as young Ginkgos.

Is Slackline a good workout?

Increases Core & Lower Body Strength For those of us who hate the weight room, but want to improve our strength, slacklining is a great way to activate core and lower body muscle development. One study out of Australia found slacklining boosts muscle strength in your quads, gluteals and core.

Can a slackline get wet?

The slackline can become slippery when wet so do be careful. Whether you slackline with shoes or barefoot is up to you. You might find that slacklining barefoot in the rain gives you better grip and feel of the wet slackline.

Can you leave slacklines up?

We do not recommend leaving your GIBBON slackline set up when not in use, as it will reduce the perfomance of the webbing over time, and can have adverse effects on any fixpoints (e.g. trees).