Wardo Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Wondering if anyone knows of any places / people who slackline in Seattle - need to start working on my balance and thought this would be cool to get into. Before i drop the $ on gear, is anyone into this, and have thoughts on if it's worth the time and $ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Two words: slacklining is for fuckin' hippies. For real, though, slacklining will probably give you really great balance ... for slacklining. If you want to hone your climberly balance, go climbing. Aside from Dean Potter, no one who ever spent their time slacklining ever amounted to anything as a climber. No one. And what kind of person is Dean Potter? That's right. HIPPIE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 slack lining is the new hacksack i am waiting for the "Vibrating G-string" women's only guided slack lining courses only $350 a pop sista and wear your yoga clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Before i drop the $ on gear, is anyone into this, and have thoughts on if it's worth the time and $ ? What $ do you have to drop on gear? You can rig one up with the gear you already have - Slackline Bros is a scam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Wondering if anyone knows of any places / people who slackline in Seattle - need to start working on my balance and thought this would be cool to get into. Before i drop the $ on gear, is anyone into this, and have thoughts on if it's worth the time and $ ? It's a GREAT way to work on broken ankles and wrists, too. I can't think of one single better way to improve my climbing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 it isn't going to improve your climbing. talk to Jason at stone gardens, during the summer he always sets one up at golden gardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 It's a GREAT way to work on broken ankles and wrists, too. and gettin snapped in the nuts . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTriplett Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 cj001f just happens to have "climbing related" gear that consists of 50 feet of tubular webing ... hmmm ... is that a belay? Quickdraw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 cj001f just happens to have "climbing related" gear that consists of 50 feet of tubular webing ... hmmm ... is that a belay? Quickdraw? 50 ft of webbing runs what - $15? 50 feet of webbing can also be kludged by.... tying smaller sections together! That's not exactly big bucks - and the kits I was talking about run $230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancegranite Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Great fun, and good rest day exersise. The coolest slackline I walked was the giant mooring lines of the Northland barge that would dock at the cannery I used to work at in Ekuk, Alaska. The tide would go down, and the lines would go tight. slacklining is good for everyone, the Stonemasters used to walk the chains for balance. If you wanted to climb Butterballs, you had to "walk the chain" before you were ready... as the story goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTriplett Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Spend whatever on the webing (length dependent) and you'll need 5 ovals - don't spend $230! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj001f Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Spend whatever on the webing (length dependent) and you'll need 5 ovals - don't spend $230! That was my point. It don't cost much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinker Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 Spend whatever on the webing (length dependent) and you'll need 5 ovals - don't spend $230! Make a little z-pulley at the end to cinch 'er tight, and if you don't have any friends to help you pull you can always use a garden tractor or a Subaru....just be sure someone is taking video.......... A Gri-gri and a short piece of static rope worked into the system could ease the setup, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I was checking out Lambone's verbal abuse of some noobie at Rockclimbing.com and noticed they have a NEW SLACKLINING FORUM that you might check out. Slacklining is fun but not really training. Go for a good long run or do some chinups if you can't climb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 a good yoga class will improve your balance and flexibility and year's worth of yoga would probably cost the same as some of those slackline kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 a good yoga class will improve your balance and flexibility and year's worth of yoga would probably cost the same as some of those slackline kits. And you'll look a lot less stupid too , esp. when you dont break a bone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cman Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 gasworks is also a good place to set them up. i tried the 6 footer in vain while my friend strolled across the 40 ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 a good yoga class will improve your balance and flexibility and year's worth of yoga would probably cost the same as some of those slackline kits. must agree with Minx, Yoga is a great way to improve strength and flexability along with balence. you can get a video or book for nest to nothing nad you don't need any "gear" or a "kit" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mle Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 slacklineing is fun... it might not help your climbing dirrectly, but it is a good way to practise intense focusing, which in turn can be helpfull with climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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