10 common mistake when installing a slackline for the first time

In this video we go over the common mistake that beginner do when installing a slackline for the first time. We hope that this video will help you setting up your line and enjoy slacklining ! 

HOW TO SETUP A SLACKLINE

How do I set up my slackline? Your line is brand new and you have no idea how to set it up? Or have you watched other set it up, but never did it yourself? This tutorial shows you step-by-step what you need to do, and which little tricks…

Preparation Excercise I

CHALLENGE Stand for one minute in this position. You will feel your shoulder muscles and upper leg muscles working to counteract. INSTRUCTIONS Head upright position torso centered, knees slightly bent.loosen shoulders and rotate them over…

the second step

CHALLENGE Balance 10 sec on left foot, step, then 10 sec on other foot. INSTRUCTION Repaet the excersise before by starting with the other foot. HOW NOT TO Lean forward and step on the line and miss the line. ANY PROBLEMS: Low…

balance challenge III

CHALLENGE Find the feeling that you can drop your arms. INSTRUCTION Find control of balance by going beyond 10 sec. HOW NOT TO Tilt your torso, keep your legs stretched and keep arms under the shoulder locked on the torso. ANY PROBLEMS: Low…

stepping challenge I

CHALLENGE Step forward into next stance, step back into original stance, step forward into next stance and step forward into original stance. INSTRUCTION Get comfortable stepping from one stance into the other. ANY PROBLEMS: Low…

walking the line (forward)

CHALLENGE 5 steps and then stance for 10 sec. INSTRUCTION Control is still the main focus! Walking without momentum allows control. HOW NOT TO Tilting. ANY PROBLEMS: Low setup (1 ft or 30 cm). Apply enough tension not to…

walking the line (backward)

CHALLENGE 3 steps back and then 3 steps forward and then stance for 10 sec. INSTRUCTION Getting controll in all directions. You may at some point want to walk backwards. It is actually good sometimes when the challenge ahead gives difficult…

turning

CHALLENGE 5 turns in a row. INSTRUCTION 2 steps - one body turn: stance on stronger foot. Step with foot 90° inwards then 180° turn with the stronger foot. The body turn (180°) starts with the 90° foot step and ends with the 180°…

the first step

CHALLENGE Balance 10 sec on right foot, step, then 10 sec on other foot. INSTRUCTION Start with basic stance. Move your hanging foot forward without shifting your bodyweight. Once the foot is propperly on the line shift your weight without…

Preparation Excercise II

CHALLENGE Stand for one minute in this position. You will feel your shoulder muscles and upper leg muscles working to counteract. INSTRUCTION Same excercise the other way round. HOW NOT TO Tilt your torso, keep your legs stretched…