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 teaching people on a slackline, this video will provide some interesting ideas.
Top 10 highline mistakes made by beginners
- Not moving out of fear (0:12)
- Using a leash that is too long (0:58)
- Not untwisting the leash after falling (1:30)
- Not training enough mantle mounts (2:10)
- Not being able to stop surfs (3:12)
- Leash falling like on a longline (4:00)
- Catching (4:48)
- Not using a nice highline setup (5:55)
- Not using protective equipment (7:10)
- Standing up too close to the edge (8:10)
- Bonus Mistake: Sticking the knees together (10:28)
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SLACKTIVITY Slacklines co-founder, managing partner and team athlete, Samuel Volery olds multiple highline world records (1900m – September 2019) and has a spectacular and versatile style when performing highline-shows.