Slacking off this weekend

Weekdays are for serious things, meetings, studies, 9-5 commitments and things of that matter. Weekends however, are for fun, and doing whatever you want, or nothing at all!

Last weekend I decided to finally put my haberdashery of a slack-lining kit to the test.

It is nothing more than 40' or so of 1" orange webbing. It's not one of the professional kits, but I didn't really want to dump to much money into a kit before I found out if I liked it.

After watching videos of some guys just hopping on the line and spinning around I thought I was ready for action!

Boy was I wrong. This is a skill that will require some dedicated practice, but it is definitely an activity that I could really get into. The nice thing about it is that it is simple, gives your core a nice workout, does not take up too much space and keeps you outdoors!

We had it out at our bonfire and it was a great time, both for those who tried it and for those who watched us wipe out!

More practice is required, but I welcome it!

After I play around a little more I would like to get a real set up with a 4:1 mechanical advantage, some carpeting for the tree and anchors, but I am taking this one step at a time.

-J

Make-shift slacklining Kit

There you have it. My attempt at fashioning a slacklining kit. I have 40' of flat web and another length of nylon round rope for some extra rigging. I also got a carabiner for adjusting and securing the webbing side.

I have seen kits made about like this. I think that I may purchase another biner tonight in order to make a cam-style locking system.

I welcome any and all help that I can get from people on this topic. I have never done this before, but I think it will be a fun way of getting outside during the warmer times.

Please, let me know what else I need to get!

thank you

-J

Daily Inspiration!

Oh man, I may not be to this point by the end of the summer, but I will definitely be aspiring to! I am very excited to begin slack-lining!

-J