Welcome to /r/slackline!

Hey all, Im planning my highline setup atm and I wanna use my current 50m Zao line as my backup but my issue is that its ends dont have loops. Would it be safe to use 2 linelocks on both ends to attach it to the anchors? The other option would be that I send the webbing to Spider Slacklines and get its ends sewn, but I wanna save that money.

Hello friends,

I have been slacking for about 3-4 years (super casually) now and I have never owned a line that costs more than 35€ which is basically lines intended for trucks.

Since I have introduced a lot of friends to slacking and made them very happy by organising meet ups at a local park, they decided to buy me a real line in order to thank me for introducing them to the aport and teaching them.

Thing is, nobody has any idea what a good slackline is. Back when I started, I remember a more experienced friend at the time, buying a 25mm line andI loved it.

My research has led me to consider this one:

https://www.bergfreunde.eu/gibbon-slacklines-flowline-treewear-set/

My friend's budget is +-20€ from the cost of this one, shipping is in Greece.

If anyone has any objection on why buying a 25mm line instead of the standard 50mm PLEASE tell me, I don't want to end up wasting the beautiful gift my friends want to give me!

P.S. We use the park trees for the line so far, not many other safe options.

If you have any beginner questions, feel free to ask them here. Please also remember to visit this thread even if you consider yourself very experienced so that you can help others!

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Note that this thread will be posted the first Monday of the month at one minute past midnight UTC time. If you would like to provide feedback or suggest another idea for a thread, please message the moderators.

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Below are some of the guides listed in the side bar. **note: please let us know if there are other guides that we might want to list**

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##### Slackline Guides:

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* [Basics of Slacklining PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/basics-flyer/)

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* [Tree Protection PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/tree-protection/) - An important aspect of maintaining access to slackline areas

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* [Slacklining in Public Spaces PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/public-space/) - tips for using public areas, and how to be prepared to speak to authority figures

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* [Detailed information about webbing knots, linelocks, and weblocks](http://slacklab.de/en/rigging/strength-of-webbing-anchors) - Important knowledge that all slackliners should understand

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* [How to setup 2" tricklines with double ratchet](http://youtu.be/k0qgR0mMCAQ)

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* [Slackline Tension Calculator](http://slackline.sparkfire.net/). Two other simple slackline tension calculators can be found [here](http://slackcalc.yesiamawesome.com/) and [here](http://slack.e30tuner.com/articles_linetension.php).

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##### Helpful YouTube Videos:

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* ["How not to Highline"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvq-0fss4lNrmIz7gcPLtQ)

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* ["How to rig a primitive slackline"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p81wI-HHyhU)

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* ["Primitive Slackline Setup"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPIg6_SG99U)

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* ["How to Slackline for Beginners"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyAYxIAG6A)

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* ["How to Build a Slackline Hang Frame"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-XWFZ1Pp4M)

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##### Slackline Gear Resources:

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* [Slackline Kits](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k_5pEbJIMhf918U81L3EpTL-5BySf-bd7Zgvx5r_Has/edit#gid=0) - a community-built database of slackline kits

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* [List of Weblocks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bCLqk6pOxUEQzf8zBdIrsTimOKQvBGueAMFN8IYlmQE/edit#gid=0) - a resource for reviewing and comparing the features of weblocks commonly available for sale

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* [List of Webbings](http://slacklink.org/SlackWiki/index.php?title=Webbing) - a [slacklink.org](http://www.slacklink.org/) wiki page of slackline webbings

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* [List of Tree Protections](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hcX5A4OZZ46fr4JqqkEpzDjQ8jApqdz-SmCvlPpdCAg/edit#gid=0) - protect your trees, protect your equipment, protect access to public lands

I got a kit off Amazon but then googled polyester webbing and found strapworks website. Would their webbing be safe to use

Hi all, can anyone recommend a slackline shop in the UK that offers kits of comparable value and quality to those offered by Balance Community? Don't want to pay loads for taxes and shipping.

Thanks!

I have a couple slack lines up for the kids with swings and monkey bars.. I was thinking of trying to do a makeshift slide with a tarp tied to the slack line at the top and then roped off tight at the bottom. Then I would setup a cargo net on the opposite side to allow for them to climb up. Surprisely I haven't seen this done before. Am I missing something? I know there would be a couple safety concerns but seems like it should work right? Maybe tarp isn't the exact right material but this would work no? Let me know if you have thought of other ideas. Thanks!

So i’m trying to put together a primitive set up. i have my eyes set on webbing from balance community but im bit confused on different tree slings and systems.

The slings on balance community don’t show how they connect to the line and looking at this other sling (https://slacktivity.com/shop/slackline-tree-sling-2-5m/) they show in the video directly attaching the shackle to the sling?

basically i’m just asking best sling options/systems out there

Everyone laughed, until they saw me walk the line.

Is there anyone who is into Slackline I’m looking for friends to do Slackline together I have 50m and 25m 1inch lines

Just working on the butt bounce and chest bounce. At what point would you replace this webbing or should it already be retired with this amount of fraying?

Hello everyone! My intended use is park lining. I have 30m of green. I've used both Ellington (3 carabineer) and Eddy (2 carabineer) primitive rigging systems and have not been able to rig much longer than 15m before having to move the anchors up a bit high.

It is a little annoying to have all this extra webbing that's not being used and just gets in the way.

Should I cut the green webbing at 20m? My end goal is to have a very portable (lightweight) system so this appeals to me.

Can I use the leftover green to create sling anchors?

Should I invest in a weblock like the seahorse? Can I incorporate that into my current carabineer system to get a little more tension or would I also then need a linegrip?

If I get the featherPRO (balance community is running a 15% special rn) how long do you think I can rig it at chest height using just the Eddy or Ellington method? 50m?

Thank you slackliners!

Hi, looking for any highliners or people familiar with some longer lines in Monterey/Santa Cruz area. Shoot me a DM.

Thanks!

Hi all, Im slightly looking the other way from slacklining towards tight wiring (tightrope walking). I've practices on wires at the London Circus Centre which is great fun.

I've slacklined but rarely gone longlining and only really know rachets for tension. Simply put: what do you think would be the closest set up to a tight wire with slacklining equipment. Eg. High tension of around 8/10 metres. Preferably a 20mm to 30mm width.

Is it possible to create something safe, thin and high tension at a short distance?

Thanks all, appreciate your expertise

Hi you all, Ive a question that I'll like to share here looking for advice. We have been rigging using soft release on B side, is there something wrong with that? Bc we have been getting some comments about it. Do you thinks its inappropriate for some reason? We find it to be quicker for de-rigging.

Quick question to the highline community, we have a project planned for a completely new set-up, the only thing we are still unsure about is whether we can use a rope without protection as a leash. We can choose between a 10mm static rope and a 9.5mm dynamic rope. For the static rope we still have a piece of dyneema protection that is a bit too short to use. Thanks in advance Peace

I would like to get into slacklining and I have a slackline that I’ve been learning how to set up. My problem is, everything will seem okay as I’m tightening the line with the ratchet. The line will be flat until I get it where I want it, then it feels like the weight of the ratchet flips the line sideways.

Is this an issue with the tightness? How it’s connected to the trees? What’s wrong?

Hey all.. I’m not well versed in slacklining, I have a trick line from slackline industries.

Here’s my situation. I have a 50’ ish rock wall on one side of the road leading to my cabin. I want to connect the other side to a cottonwood tree about 200’ away.

I could stretch this over 500’

My goal: anchor to the rock wall with a drilled in anchor. Anchor to the cottonwood tree and go.

My issue: I have no gear knowledge in this area and need help identifying the strength of my anchor, the type of line, the backup or safety line and even the harness.

Thanks in advance!

Hey! Headed to the Dacks soon, can anyone recommend a cool highlining spot? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I recently lost my slack line. I still have the ratchet but not the actual line. I’ve been doing research but can only find lines that are 15’. I’m looking for 2” nylon webbing, and am wondering if anyone has recommendations for where to buy it for cheaper than getting a whole new slackline. I’ve found lots of cheap webbing online, but am not sure if it’d work for a slackline. Any advice would be appreciated!

https://youtu.be/twE-zdUkB_U?si=mC6Ebjes41COo8pf

This makes me think back to times where I've watched myself or others get scared and stuck in fight or flight mode where it's impossible to learn... it also makes me think of times I've been hung up on a send and not really having fun. Looking back at those moments I wasnt learning or growing so much compared to times when im goofing off in the park...

Thinking back to times I've watched @tlalocura or @sky_charizard session I remember they were having fun and playing around. This idea posed in the video rings true: they don't play because they're skilled. Instead they're skilled because they play!

Also this makes me think of the @hownot_2 t-shirt that says "F*** sending" (in other words just have fun!)

Anyway this is hitting hard for me today maybe someone needs to understand this is get through a plateau or a rut or whatever. Hope it helps!

Next time I tie in or play in the park I will be sure to remember that I am there to play!

I have a question for the people that have been in the community longer. I have been looking through different websites for gear and slacktivity always comes up when looking for any gear. And i have seen plenty of their youtube videos about all sorts of stuff. But when you're on their actual website and are scrolling through their products you barely see any reviews even though they've been around for quite some time. Compared to others like bc or spider. Is slacktivity a good brand and people just dont review, or is something else?

If you have any beginner questions, feel free to ask them here. Please also remember to visit this thread even if you consider yourself very experienced so that you can help others!

​

Note that this thread will be posted the first Monday of the month at one minute past midnight UTC time. If you would like to provide feedback or suggest another idea for a thread, please message the moderators.

​

Below are some of the guides listed in the side bar. **note: please let us know if there are other guides that we might want to list**

​

##### Slackline Guides:

​

* [Basics of Slacklining PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/basics-flyer/)

​

* [Tree Protection PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/tree-protection/) - An important aspect of maintaining access to slackline areas

​

* [Slacklining in Public Spaces PDF](https://data.slacklineinternational.org/slacked-data/public-space/) - tips for using public areas, and how to be prepared to speak to authority figures

​

* [Detailed information about webbing knots, linelocks, and weblocks](http://slacklab.de/en/rigging/strength-of-webbing-anchors) - Important knowledge that all slackliners should understand

​

* [How to setup 2" tricklines with double ratchet](http://youtu.be/k0qgR0mMCAQ)

​

* [Slackline Tension Calculator](http://slackline.sparkfire.net/). Two other simple slackline tension calculators can be found [here](http://slackcalc.yesiamawesome.com/) and [here](http://slack.e30tuner.com/articles_linetension.php).

​

##### Helpful YouTube Videos:

​

* ["How not to Highline"](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvq-0fss4lNrmIz7gcPLtQ)

​

* ["How to rig a primitive slackline"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p81wI-HHyhU)

​

* ["Primitive Slackline Setup"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPIg6_SG99U)

​

* ["How to Slackline for Beginners"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxyAYxIAG6A)

​

* ["How to Build a Slackline Hang Frame"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-XWFZ1Pp4M)

​

##### Slackline Gear Resources:

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* [Slackline Kits](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k_5pEbJIMhf918U81L3EpTL-5BySf-bd7Zgvx5r_Has/edit#gid=0) - a community-built database of slackline kits

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* [List of Weblocks](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bCLqk6pOxUEQzf8zBdIrsTimOKQvBGueAMFN8IYlmQE/edit#gid=0) - a resource for reviewing and comparing the features of weblocks commonly available for sale

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* [List of Webbings](http://slacklink.org/SlackWiki/index.php?title=Webbing) - a [slacklink.org](http://www.slacklink.org/) wiki page of slackline webbings

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* [List of Tree Protections](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hcX5A4OZZ46fr4JqqkEpzDjQ8jApqdz-SmCvlPpdCAg/edit#gid=0) - protect your trees, protect your equipment, protect access to public lands