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Slacklining

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Bmo.
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I saw the video below and i want to try it. Tell me everything i need to know. i google searched and honestly didn't find too many helpful pages. What is the cheapest setup you could use? Is it really fun? I'm looking to do it over water at my cottage in the 1000 islands. post your own edits! (not random people please, i can go on youtube for that) any advice would be appreciated!


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Personal preference.
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PJS.
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careful, thats said to grow hair on the palms.
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Rafiki
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youtube this video if you haven't already... the full length one is soooo sick
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Rafiki
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youtube this video if you haven't already... the full length one is soooo sick
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Rafiki
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anyone know promo codes for gibbon slacklines? or can get me a hookup? tryna order one for me and one for a friend
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Flying~Squirrel
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question: when the guys do the high lines between building and across cliffs and stuff, how do they get the line from one side to the other?
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Rafiki
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pretty sure they bring them up with ropes and pulleys, IIRC from the full video. the cliffs they just walk around
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hope33
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Slacklining is legit! It takes some time to get used to but it's really fun!
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hope.
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this is true
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dubtwo
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ok i have a question. I have never slacklined a little before, and can stay on the thing and walk a little bit, but that is pretty much it. I can buy a Gibbon Classic 15m for $47 or a Gibbon Surfline 30m for $77. (BTW I can't get the Jibline on sale). So which do you think I should go for? I think i will learn pretty easily so I don't want to get bored with the Classic, but it is cheaper. What do you guys think?
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Bmo.
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Well I got the surf line a few weeks ago and love it!
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dubtwo
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would it be too hard to learn on or no? do you think it is more fun than the classic?
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Bmo.
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i havent tried the classic, but i bought the 100 feet so i could set it up over water at my cottage. and i got the 2" because i have a bunch of little cousins and want them to be able to do it too. things are going well so far. ive made it across a 25' section with about 10 1 hr practice sessions
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dubtwo
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any other opinions?

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greene
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i would definitely go with the surfline. believe me if you are on it alot, say 3 or more times each week, you will most likely progress and wish you bought the surfline. If you are thinking long term go with the surfline because you won't need to upgrade for quite a time. the extra money is worth it. Plus, for that price the surfline is a steal. on theclymb right?
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Bmo.
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this. hop on that deal right now. if for some reason you dont like it, you can dump it on ebay for more money
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EastCoast.
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Ok so im new with the slacklining deal whats the difference between like the jibline, surf line, and the classic? Really want to get into slacklining.
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Bmo.
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well the classic is the shortest, and i believe its only 1 inch wide. the jibline and sufline are the same, both 2" and meant for ticks, but the surfline is 100 feet and the jibline is 50 feet. the surfline has a big ratchet that is amazing for cranking the line up real tight for long distances. if you did the whole 50' with the jibline ratchet, you would not be able to get it very tight.

my advice: BUY THE SURFLINE
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EastCoast.
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damn its like 130, is it worth it, because i definetly not going to set the line a very long distance.
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greene
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well if you believe that you are going to spend alot of time on the slackline and if you think you will improve at decently fast. i would say yes buy the surfline. If you want to trickline but you don't think you will slackline very much i would say go with the jibline. and i feel like unless you are only walking the line go with the classic. I am speaking from personal preference. i bought the jibline 2 months ago and i already wish i bought the surfline because i want to increase the length. if you arent going to be using it at a large length go with the jibline. they have the surfline on the theclymb.com right now for 77$ so now would be your chance. if you want an invite to theclymb shoot me a pm
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Bodhisattva_
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This looks sick! I'm imagining all the shenanigans I could get up to at the river this summer...
May have to look into a purchase of one of these.
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EastCoast.
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Sounds good still debating
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The.Owl.
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where is your cottage in at the river? do you know where wellesly island is?
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Panda_with_Guns
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i have a ratchet with a strap in my garage. whats the difference between that and spending a shit ton of money on a gibbon?
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pissbutt
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No difference at all. You should set it up about chest level and try it out!

Make sure to take vids!
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Rafiki
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gibbons are 2 pieces, one part with the ratchet and the other part with the majority of the line. each part has loops on the ends for looping around your anchor point. plus they have specific flexes for tricks or just balance, etc
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Sklar
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slackline webbing is tubular, so a whole different feel and a lot stronger
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Panda_with_Guns
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my foot doesnt go up that high.
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Panda_with_Guns
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also, should i just use what i have to test the waters? how would one go about setting it up?
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45.
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Its really not a comparable experience.

But - I personally would get great satisfaction out of a video of someone jumping onto a ratchet strap and it coming undone.
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Sklar
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google how to set up a slackline
i would be careful using a ratchet strap, if its just flat webbing you have no idea how strong it is, and it might snap
i've had an anchor break and the caribiner on the end snap me in the ankle, it wasnt very fun
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EastCoast.
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nice video!
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Dlud
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I might buy some stuff for this summer. Would a ratchet like this work? Or would I be paying too much?
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3467502&kw=ratchet&origkw=ratchet&searchId=55403058254
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Dlud
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Disregard this. I found better deals
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Rafiki
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it would but getting a real kid would be worth it for 3 reasons:
1. that's 1" webbing, 1" isn't easy to learn on
2. that's not a locking ratchet, so you run the risk of it coming loose while jumping
3. it's not rated for the weight and tension you're going to be putting on it
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Dlud
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One last option, how about this?
http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/2-Inch-Ratchet-Straps/Ratchet-Strap-2X30-W-Flat-Snap-Hook_2
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.Max.
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Yeah, I've got a couple friends that are really into it. They look at it from a ski influenced perspective which is really cool to watch. I'll post an edit when the third page comes around...
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Bmo.
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just wanted to give a quick thank you to those of you who helped me out and encouraged me to get one, having so much fun on my surfline! Ive only been on it about 10 times so far, but yesterday me and a couple friends all walked across a 30ft stretch, and stomped a couple 360s about 2' above the line. sooo fun! gonna set it up tomoro over the creek, about 50-60ft gap, should be a good time!
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Bodhisattva_
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I have a question. Say I bought a 100 ft line and wanted to put it across a river, say with a drop of roughly 20 ft below it. Attached to trees where we cliff jump and shit at. Would this even be plausible? And would I progress quickly enough doing it in my backyard and such to even have fun on it across the river this summer?
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Bmo.
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absolutely, i plan on doing the same thing. you and youre friends will have to practice tho. you will progess quickly as long as you practice a lot and keep trying new things
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Swaggermager
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I got a jibline after using a gibbon classic and I've tried to set it up like 4 times so far. I look up video and other online instructions and for some reason the line is super wobbly. I know that it should be a little more wobbly than the classic but I think I should be able to walk across it without falling off since I was flipping off the classic. Does anyone have tips?
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ski93
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my palms were sweaty after watching that. holy, not really for me
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Flying~Squirrel
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BIG AIR
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Tortid
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Soo sick cant wait to get mine.
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Bmo.
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with nice weather on the way soon, i expect to see some killer edits posted in this thread soon
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Rafiki
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i would be weary of those flat hooks if you're using them to attach to your anchor
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Rafiki
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sorry for dub post but most kits with ratchet straps have locking ratchets. ive jumped a bunched on my gibbon and it hasn't moved at all.
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dubtwo
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a this just came in the mail today, and i am going to set it up tomorrow. pumped!

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TallTeeNation
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someone buy my gibbon slackline 2.5 40ft long i want some cool trades, or itunes cards, or $$$
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Bmo.
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got across a river yesterday on my surfline! so much fun
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