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boulderkid17
May 13, 2005, 12:32 AM
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I was wondering how hard it is to get into slacklining. I am really hoping to get into it but i am not sure what you really need and what is just useful.
Anu advise would help.
Thanks
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coldclimb
May 13, 2005, 12:40 AM
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Not hard at all. Just go out and buy yourself a bunch of 1-inch tubular webbing (100 feet will easily be enough to cover any anchor slings and longer lines you'll want to do for quite a while, and often even dual line setups), a couple carabiners (three is plenty for the more common simple tightening systems) and read up on this forum and all the websites linked in every "how do I slackline" thread posted here so far. ;)
Then you find yourself two trees in your backyard, set up a line, and begin to fall off repeatedly. Once you get that down, you can try to stand up. :lol: From there it's all downhill, and a lot of fun! ;) Good luck!
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gymslackerclimber
May 13, 2005, 4:26 AM
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ha ha,,, what a great response, it really cant be explained better than that..!
If you are determined, you can walk it in a few/(less than that) sessions. after you get the biner on the line with the clove hitch- set your line up,, i suggest starting by putting one foot ine the line, get used to stepping up onto the line on that foot/put your other foot behind (perpindicular to the line). allow the line to strech downwards while your knees and hips absorb the line,,,,, look forwards, keep your hands out,, breath,,,stay on....... just keep on doing that,, and once you are able to just stand,,, take a step.... then you got it..!!
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sick_climba
May 13, 2005, 4:32 AM
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In reply to: Then you find yourself two trees in your backyard, set up a line, and begin to fall off repeatedly. Once you get that down, you can try to stand up. :lol: From there it's all downhill, and a lot of fun! ;) Good luck! |
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