william_rx7 - 30-11-2009 at 09:52 AM
rocfighter - 30-11-2009 at 10:32 AM
Very interesting activity. But I think maybe I'll try as close to the ground as I can without touching. Because that doesn't count right?
By the way Dean Potter is amazing. But still NUTZ!!
Dave
ragden - 30-11-2009 at 11:53 AM
Tried this before. Actually pretty difficult if you have never done it before. It did seem easier the tighter we had the rope...
f0rgiv3n - 30-11-2009 at 02:52 PM
Any suggestions where to buy a kit? I googled and there's TONS of sites. I would want one that's quality.. don't want it to snapLOL.
indigo_wolf - 30-11-2009 at 02:59 PM
Google "slackline kit".... everyone and their dog seems to sell it (nothing sadder than a dog trying to support a kibble habit :sniff: ;-)).
If you are looking for a mainstream retailer, check EMS, REI, or your favorite mountaineering/climbing store.
ATB,
Sam
william_rx7 - 30-11-2009 at 03:12 PM
PHREERIDER - 1-12-2009 at 10:07 AM
love this
set one up for my daughter and myself last winter .
perfect if you already have a hammock spot
drops right in
that along with a skateboard, an indo board and the next session will be a breeze
Drewculous - 1-12-2009 at 04:51 PM
that actually looks pretty dang fun! I'm sure i can get my hand on that stuff pretty cheap
redtailin - 1-12-2009 at 04:58 PM
I think Ive mentioned this before, but a local snowkiting hero around here has a business doing just this.
google acroyoga or yogaslackers.
yoga on slacklines
pretty outstanding what they can do on a 1 inch wide strip of webbing
william_rx7 - 1-12-2009 at 06:43 PM
Drewculous - 2-12-2009 at 11:53 AM
the tubular webbing they use.... is that the cheap furniture movers webbing, or what?
The stuff i can get a hold of is a nylon/polyester cadura blend, i'm wondering if i'll be able to tie it easily enough... and untie easily enough
william_rx7 - 2-12-2009 at 12:44 PM
Drewculous - 2-12-2009 at 01:33 PM
could a guy use 1" single ply nylon webbing (like a heavy duty tie down strap) between a couple ratchet binders?
something like this
i can get the bulk single ply, 1" wide nylon webbing for almost nothing (100' for like $15) rated at 5000 lb, and we stock the ratchets.
im thinking,
nylon sling around tree, to ratchet binder (has hook, so i wouldnt need carabiners) to whatever length line- to another binder- to another sling
around a tree
Would that fly? at this price i could span 100' (if i wanted to) for like $30
william_rx7 - 3-12-2009 at 03:28 PM
geokite - 3-12-2009 at 03:43 PM
The very high strength needed for the line comes from the angles involved.
I teach high school physics. One demonstration we do is have a 5kg mass hanging in the middle of a length of line, and two students pull on either
end attempting to get the line straight. Can't be done (not just because the students are 9th graders). Then we do the trig to show why.
Drewculous - 21-12-2009 at 12:12 PM
woohoo!! i got insider information on a slackline set under my tree! :singing:
william_rx7 - 21-12-2009 at 12:34 PM
@Drew what kind of "insider info". Are you up and walking?
Drewculous - 21-12-2009 at 03:38 PM
no not yet... i just found out theres some slacklining supplies under my xmas tree... i've been practicing on some various railings around town, but
no slacklines yet... i will this weekend tho 
I'll post any war injuries tho, lmao!
william_rx7 - 22-12-2009 at 12:53 PM
Cool, good luck, send video!