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

Tried this before. Actually pretty difficult if you have never done it before. It did seem easier the tighter we had the rope...

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.

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

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

that actually looks pretty dang fun! I'm sure i can get my hand on that stuff pretty cheap

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

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

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

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.

woohoo!! i got insider information on a slackline set under my tree! :singing:

@Drew what kind of "insider info". Are you up and walking?

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!

Cool, good luck, send video!