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Anyone have a link to a good lightweight kit that would be good for traveling? Ideally on the cheaper side but anything is helpful

Does anyone have a Promo code on one of these shops?

I dont want to promote spam, so if someone is interested open dm, I just wanna buy things a bit cheaper xd

Thanks you all :)

I’ve got about 100’ of 1” I could set up. Moved to the area recently and trying to find some Slackline friends

I have a slackers rig that uses 2x4s that you can setup anywhere, inside etc. I'm in Frisco TX. DM me if you're interested

I’m new to tree nets and I was wondering how much rope/ parlors I would need for a 6x5 net thanks

Hi, I know that probably this is the biggest doubt in every beginner of this sport. I wanna start feom scratch this one, but my intention is do some tricks, bouncings, flips, so its more related to trickline.

My doubt is what kit should I buy? There are many options, and I dont want to buy a starter pack for later buying another one more expensive xd. I have seen kits with one or two ratchets, dont know if there is much difference between those. Appart from that, the rest characteristics of the kits Ive seen are "similar", except the length. I hope 15 metres is enough but would you consider 20 or keep with the 15?

Thanks everyone who answers🙏

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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

Greetings,

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Ryan just tested these samples both broke below 11kn and above 10kn. https://youtube.com/shorts/IqLzWiKXk9g?si=PIvJ9bNqUovhmPrc

Who knows the back story of this accident? My thoughts are with the folks injured in the event.

If I take down the net on my tennis court, can I set up the slackline btw the poles which hold the net? Or will this rip them out of the ground? I have never set up a slackline, just got mine in the mail this week. So have no idea.

Per my title, can anyone recommend a static slackline--the less stretch, the better. Aiming for under $70, with a length of 60 feet or longer? (I tried the Flybold kit, but it's about one foot too short for my purposes.)

Thanks!

Hi guys,

I've browsed a lot of the posts here on 100ft ratchet setups, and it seems like the ones available are mostly for tricking (aggro line, surfline etc). I mostly want it for just walking and maybe some static balancing tricks, but a 100ft ratchet line doesn't seem like a very common product. there is a zenmonkey line on amazon but pretty sure I've heard its garbage.

I like 100ft because the length is just more fun and I want to set up over water

So two questions:

1. Is there a line you could recommend for my purposes?
2. If not, is the bounciness of the aggro line and surfline a trade off for just the purpose of walking? I'm not sure if I want or need it to be super bouncy.

Thanks!!

I'm hosting a BBQ & Slackline event in a park in 2 months.

About 30 people who've never slacklined will try it out and have fun in the park.
I'm considering putting up a training line like this:

https://preview.redd.it/xlqm7aadnttc1.png?width=1052&format=png&auto=webp&s=4bef7af5ad506e2a23e299ce3556c8da8104b216

This should make it easier for people to try it out, and not just fall off before giving 2 steps and giving up completely after ~10min (Which is what I find happens a lot when I teach random new people in the park how to slackline, especially if there is a bigger group waiting to try. )

Is this a good idea? Or should they learn the hard way?
Any tips and tricks for setting this up would be appreciated

Hi, im fairly new to slackline and im thinking of setting up a line in my backyard. The problem is there is only trees on one side. So I was wondering if anyone has experience with setting up an anchor on a wall. Details: Its a brick wall about 20 cm (8" aprox). The length of the line would be about 13m (43 ft aprox). Idk if it's relevant but it's a 2" slackline with a ratchet.

idk if expansion or glue in bolts would be best. I also saw this plate https://slacktivity.com/shop/flat-1-slackline-wall-plate/ but I thought it was kind of expensive.

I would appreciate if you share your thoughts and comments about this.

Hi all - totally new to the world of slacklining but my kids (8 and 5) have seen some videos (and had a play at a ninja warrior centre) and are desperate to get a slackline in our back garden.
We have two trees that are suitable but they are about 10 metres apart from each other. I was thinking of building two A-frames to go a metre or so in from each tree to reduce the length of the slack line so it doesn't move too much whilst they are starting out.
Does this sound like something that would work? Would I need to anchor the a-frames somehow in addition to anchoring at the trees?
I've not found much online about this after a search and thought this would be a good source of info!
Any links for instructions/advice as well as recommended brands to go for a beginners slack linewould be very much appreciated - there is a lot of choice!

Im trying to set up a longline over a body of water and I need it to be fairly tight because of tree locations and shore height. It will be about 100 meters in length. I have 2 double pulleys and a single one track pulley. I've set it up before to try it out and I thought it would be a 5:1 system, but it doesn't give me the tension what I thought it would. I'm wondering if I'm setting it up wrong and missing out on some multiplication that could help.

I attached a professionally done rendering of what i am doing. The color changes don't mean anything, it's just to help visualize where the rope is coming in and out of the pulleys. Green is the start and purple is the end

Once the rope is out of the finally pulley i just put it through a gri gri that is also tied to the tree. Any help would be great for a better system for what equipment I have. All the videos i have searched up don't show using double pulleys and a single pulley together.

https://preview.redd.it/ll0wkx5xzyrc1.png?width=1584&format=png&auto=webp&s=cea6f2f9f20b5000fa65a3af07fe674999d9015e

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).

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##### Helpful YouTube Videos:

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* ["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)

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* ["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)

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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

Wanted to reach out to the more experienced community and get some advice on webbing (it’s surprising how little info/reviews there are online). I’ve only been slacking for a little over two months but advancing super fast. I currently have a ratchet 80ish ft 1 inch line from ZenMonkey which I love but just ordered 50m of Jelly Pro from Balance Community that I’m super stoked to get on.

With that said, moving forward I am going to start slowly piecing together my anchor systems but am already brainstorming what webbing I would want for highlines. I wanted to stick with BC, but am unsure of which webbing would be the best. Looking at 100-150m or Feather Pro, Blue, or Green - but open to other ideas as well. Looking for something a bit more static but still light under foot. Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hey, Im looking to buy a midlength lightweight set- therefore I'm thinking probably a primitive setup. Around 30 meters give or take. If anyone could recommend on something based on personal their experience it would be best. Not too pricey, although I am willing to put in the money for a kit that will serve me for a long time.

I’ve had something that I’ve been curious about for awhile now. Is there a distance that, once reached, everything beyond feels the same? A 20 foot line feels different than 40, 40 different than 60, 60 different than 100, etc. but once you reach a certain length, let’s say 150-200ft, does walking everything beyond that start to feel the same?

For example, does a 200 foot line feel the same as 500? 1000? Or does every variance in length feel significantly different?

Curious if there is a target length to hit as someone who aspires to longline.

I'd argue the difficulty factor for loose vs tight is affected by total line length. A long park line with major swing will be trickier than the same line super tight line. (I think) What do I base this on you ask. A 10 foot loose slackrack is easier to stay on than the same slackrack tightened maximum. Will promptly adjust slackrack to very tight to test this theory right now, and report back with an update of results. Regardless, both have taken me thousands dismounts to, almost reach the promised land of total control. I added this extra line here to make this a two inch paragraph in honor of the two inch line. Sorry metric folks, using inches not cm due to past practice. Of course, this depends on your display parameters for the 2", 1" paragraph to work out./

Updated to say tight or loose, both are hard for me to say balanced for over 30-45 seconds. My personal best 15 minutes online, is a distant first place to my occasional 2-3 minutes on a good run. Curious if others do a time to fall readings? I imagine some folks can stay online indefinitely on the easy type lines, whatever those are, I've yet to find one easy enough to last over 15 minutes.