Slacklining is an extremely passionate sport! Whoever starts does not want to leave! It is quite common for people to try the practice, which brings a number of benefits, to want to acquire their own equipment to continue the activity and turn it into a constant hobby.
If this is your case, check out the 6 items that cannot be missing in your slackline kit:
1. Ratchet
The ratchet is an important item responsible for maintaining tension on the tape. With it you can stretch it until the desired tension is reached for practice, preventing it from being too loose and hindering your training.
You can also buy a ratchet protector. It is made of neoprene and helps protect it in case you end up running your foot through it during practice and can also help protect the equipment from inclement weather such as rain, wind and sun if it is left on for a long time.
It must be of a quality to withstand the weight exerted on the tape during practice, so that the power of the tape is saved.
2. Tape
This equipment is essential for the practice, since it is on it that you will walk during the practice. That is why it is important to pay attention to choosing the right tape.
The more elastic tapes are not ideal for beginners as they hinder learning due to their difficulty. For those who are at this stage, the ideal are more rigid tapes, which facilitate stability during movements and help to learn to balance and maneuver correctly.
The size of the ribbons will also make a difference. The shorter ones become stiffer when tensioned, making movements easier, while the longer ones are more pliable, increasing the level of difficulty.
3. Anchoring sling
The anchor sling serves to provide greater safety to the practitioner, as well as helping to keep the equipment intact and to protect the tree in which you will install your slackline.
This equipment must be extremely safe, as it guarantees the resistance of the slackline assembly during practice. Otherwise, it can easily come loose and cause a serious accident.
4. Safety equipment
Safety equipment is essential for those who are going to practice, especially for those who are interested in highline. This type of work is carried out at great heights and, consequently, involves a very high risk of serious accidents.
The equipment required will vary according to the location where it will be set up. But it should be remembered that, as it is a much more radical modality, it should only be done by experienced and well-trained athletes. So patience is the key word if you want to join the highline!
5. Tree protectors
Tree guards are essential for you to maintain the integrity of the trees you are installing the slackline on.
Firstly, it helps your own safety, as it will prevent corrosion that could alter your equipment, damage it and cause an accident due to breakage. Secondly, it’s not nice for you to cause damage to the trees in a park, beach or the place where you are practicing, is it?
6. Slackbag
The slackbag is a bag made to store your slackline in a safe and practical way, allowing you to take it anywhere in a more organized and peaceful way.
Now that you know how to assemble your slackline kit, it’s time to know how to start practicing the sport, isn’t it? Enjoy and check out these 6 safety tips for beginner practitioners!
