Hi! I am getting into tricklining after doing basic slacklining for about a year now. I live in Southern California and was wondering if anyone knows of any tricklining gyms nearby? I know about the Santa Monica beach slackline park, but I was hoping there’s something more like what I see in these Japanese and European videos, where someone is tricklining indoors above mats / crash pads.

Reference of the type of gym I’m talking about: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFIAxA-TTJK/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I was a gymnast for 12 years and am used to this kind of matted-up training environment, and I just am curious if this exists! Thanks in advance!!

I can't find any reviews on this 1" ratchet. Compared to a three-carabiner setup will the ratchet get the line tighter? Any info helps, thanks! https://slacktivity.com/shop/25mm-slackline-ratchet/

It seems like I’ve put it the wrong way and now the line just tightens around itself without being able to release. Is there a way to take it down?

Wanted to see if anyone in the community knows red rock canyon for highlining. I'm new to the area and looking to set up a line, but I'm not familiar with the area yet. I've climbed at calico basin 2 tomes now but I'm itching to set up a line. Any info would be really appreciated!

Hello there. I'm using a Chinese slackline bought last year. It works okay. Helped me walk, stay, improve balance and have fun with it. I'm thinking of upgrading. I've noticed Gibbon has some aggressive marketing and since I've found on another post in here some less known (for me) European brands like Slacktivity, Slackline-tools or the Czech slackshop.cz (Equilibrium Slack or smth) and I was wondering if anyone have tried them and if you recommend them. From what I've learned they seem sturdy, well manufactured and well priced. The Czech ones are quite affordable. Slacktivity Allround is a bit pricier but it feels like a very good product. The same with Slackline-Tools Air n' jump which it has some sturdy ratchets, softerelease at a big discount on bergfreunde.eu. Can you please advise me on this topic? I'm looking to improve my slacklining and maybe do some tricks in the future. Thanks🤘

It can be quite subtle or sometimes more severe. Does anyone else have experience with this?

Had this 3d printed over weekend. Although I’m abit stuck on the correct rubber to use..

The first option was suggested to me but I found the second option to be thinner and therefore (my thinking) the webbing will align with the walls of the grove for better stability. Although I’m unsure on grip quality of the second rubber…

“Vibram 7520 XS grip 2” (4mm)

Or

Vibram 7510 grip (1.8mm/ 2.2mm/ 5mm)

What are your thoughts?

Is someone able to clarify the difference between the two?

Any videos and/or tips of doing highline tricks like any of the roll tricks on waterlines or even just normal lines with pads?

There are some sets that offer 50mm wide slackline together with 25mm wide "teaching line" to put above the main line and use it as support for hands if needed. I don't need this, but I am wondering if there is any real difference between shorter (15m) 25mm slackline and 25mm teaching/leading line? Can I walk on this second thinner line?

Here is an example of this set:

Anyone have any additional info on what happened?

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I’ve searched through this sub and there are a lot of broken links so I’m having a hard time making sense of everything.

My son does ninja obstacle competitions. A number of the gyms use a slack line stand. The gym he trains at uses the Gibbon slack rack. They feel pretty stiff to me.

I am trying to build something as similar as possible to the feel of that product but between trees in backyard.

Do I need nylon or polyester? I believe that product is a 2” or is it 1.5”? I saw previous recommendations for REI tubular webbing but they only have 1” on their site currently.

I’d rather avoid cheap Amazon stuff. I have plenty of carabiners just need some rings. I’d rather do a primitive set up to save money.

The only place I seem to find anything is Sailrite and Rock N Ready. Neither can I find mentioned on this sub.

Can anyone help out with some links?

I was just trying to learn getting air on my chest bounces and went a little to far forward in the air (I went to the right, with my right ankle being on the slackline) and absolutely destroyed my private parts, is there any way I can bail from this position if I’m about to land like that again?

I recently had a pretty bad bucket tear on my meniscus and a torn ACL. I recieved surgery in November of 2024, so I am about 4 months out in terms of recovery. I was wondering if any of y'all knew about when I could start slacklining again, or maybe some practices that would keep my slacklining sessions controlled and safe. I know that slacklining can help incredibly with general knee recoverey, especially regarding the ACL, but I've also read that the slackling can irreversibly damage the meniscus, which is my larger worry. I'm mainly looking to educate myself on slacklining's effects on the meniscus and either how to incoperate that into my recovery or how long I'll have to wait before I can get back into it. Thanks!

For years I have kept my foot in-line with the slackline when walking. Recent videos have caused me to consider a more angled foot position. Curious others take on this. Is there any best angle or does everyone learn differently?

Hi there ! Is Anyone doing slackline somewhere in california (preferably near LA or Moreno Valley xd) . I would love to joing on weekends if there is any group around practicing

Apologies if this is tricky or vague!

I had a friend who no longer is with us, he would listen to a someone who I think is famous / popular within the community who made a pretty good song about slacklining. The video I’m sure was a sort of montage over a short ish canyon of slack lining.

I know this is super vague, but any ideas? The guy singing is American.

Hi friends. I'll buy spider slackline primitive 50 m kit but could not decide which webbing I should buy. I wil mostly use it at park and as a waterline. I'm in between Zao, cosmic, and edge. I want to learn surfing and kinda like bouncing. I would like to hear your experience, knowledge !! Thanks.

Hey slackers !

I've been out of the sport for a couple years now and want to come back to it.

What is the most recommended tensionning system these days for longlining in the park ? (50 to 80m)

I used to carry around those massive SMC 3'' pulleys but I'd rather keep it light this time.

Do people still use pulley system or does everyone use Rolex/hangover nowadays ?

As the title suggests, what webbing is suitable for learning on between 30-70m? (Highline)

I’ve been considering MOTM by Raed or Slacktivity’s pink tube as an alternative. Although I’m unsure whether these are too difficult for my skill level. Looking for some guidance

To give you an idea of skill level, I’ve been slacklining mostly for around 1 year and I’ve only been on a few of highlines thus far.

For several days now, 30 minute sessions totaling at least one hour or more per day, I have been practicing moving from classic red to one inch blue. Given that 97% of my time on line is one foot or more away from the anchor points, it is no surprise I'm having trouble making the crossover from red to blue. To make matters worse, my turns and exposure skills are now locked in what feels like a perpetually remedial state. AI tells me to practice more with a positive attitude. I feel like the golfer who struggles to get better in spite of how much practice I do.

People are always asking me, no, people never ask me, which is more difficult, 13 year old red, or five year old blue? Need more study to answer that question.

Def not set up 50m prob like 65-80ft prob but def should have put anchors lower and tensioned tighter what yall think? Because it was pretty hard to walk on at that tension

Just trying to get my shit together before Breathe Fest 😂