When you step onto a slackline the first time, the slackline is normally shaking extremely hard. It feels as if the body was totally out of control and you would never be able to stabilize these shakes. However, after only a few minutes, the shaking will already be much less. It is important to know […]
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10 typical highline mistakes beginners make%3$s>
Here you can find a list of some of the most common highline mistakes beginners make. We put together this list, hoping that fewer people will make them in the future. So if you are getting ready for your first highline, then you should definitely watch this video! And also in case that you are […]
Highline Spots: Switzerland%3$s>
A Guidebook with the most beautiful Highline Spots
How to get ready for Highline: basics and recommendations%3$s>
Highlining used to be an extreme sport back in 2015. Only very few people managed to take that step from slacklining in the park to balancing above the void. The knowledge about highlining was very limited and also the gear was simply not optimized back then. But a lot has changed and we decided to […]
How to rig a highline%3$s>
Disclaimer – You highline at your own risk One thing first: Highlining is a potentially dangerous sport. Accidents don’t happen too often, but if a mistake is made when setting up the highline, it can be fatal in the worst case. The tips you will find here on how to rig a highline are not […]
How to Setup a Slackline: Step by Step%3$s>
After overcoming the challenge of choosing our first set, a second one appears: how to setup a slackline. The good news is that setting up a slackline is not a very complex process, although it might seem like the first few times we do it. With some practice it becomes a quick and simple process, […]
Slackline benefits: the positive effects on your health%3$s>
Without any doubt, slackline benefits are plenty and they can influence your health in a positive way. Not only will it improve your posture and joint stability, but it also boosts your mental health and overall well-being. Slackline benefits for posture Slacklining activates your core muscles. Therefore those muscles get trained over time. This leads […]
Highline Humping: what is it and why does it happen?%3$s>
In slacklining, humping describes a back and forth movement of the line. This mainly occurs in a long and stretchy highline. The word “humping” literally means “having sex”. And when the movement occurs, the slackliner will understand where this expression comes from… Why does highline humping occur? The reason for highline humping is simple physics. […]
How to choose a slackline: 5 things to consider%3$s>
When You ask yourself how to choose a slackline there are many things that you may want to consider. There are many options regarding the lenght, width, material of the webbing, tensioning systems and price. So, what kind of slackline do you need and what is the right choice for You? The answer is mainly depending on […]
Sticking to some slackline safety rules and good practices is the way to protect our sport%3$s>
By André Guedes Vaz 0 on Sticking to some slackline safety rules and good practices is the way to protect our sport
When we go out to practice our sport we have to consider some basic slackline safety rules and good practices. Using public spaces, we must follow rules of good coexistence, to protect ourselves, to protect others and slackline. Slackline Safety & Basic Rules Anchor Points You should only mount slacklines on structures if you know […]