Slacklines: 5 Fast Facts

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Published Apr 15, 2018

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Fact #1. Although rope walking has been around for thousands of years, the origin of modern slacklining is attributed to a southern Illinois rock climber. He became incredibly interested in a photo he discovered depicting a circus performer doing a one-hand handstand on the top of a flagpole. He reached out to a small group of local climbers and tried to encourage them to perform the same amazing act. Out of everyone in this group, he was the only one to succeed in doing a handstand on one-inch webbing.
Fact #2. Slacklining is a unique type of exercise. It involves the act of walking or balancing along a suspended length of flat webbing that's tensioned between two separate anchors. At first, you might think it's similar to tightrope walking. The main differences are observed in the type of materials used for the rope or webbing.
Fact #3. The webbing is usually tensioned to a lesser degree than tightrope material. With less tension, they provide a dynamic line that is capable of stretching and bouncing in the air. This is similar to the way that a trampoline might operate. However, the degree of tension is still adjustable.
Fact #4. Trees are typically the most common anchor. This would make sense, considering slacklines are often kept low to the ground. Tree trunks make it fairly easy to wrap flexible webbing around them to create ample support for tensioning. Trees with a diameter of twelve inches or more are ideal.
Fact #5. This exercise is beneficial in a number of ways. It improves concentration, balance, and posture. Some use the activity as a way to clear their minds, almost as a form of mid-air meditation. It's even recommended by medical professionals for its ability to improve coordination.

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