How to walk a slackline?

Here is our beginners Guide to getting 'on-line':

1. Set the line up no higher than your hips, so if you fall off you will not have a nasty accident.
2. Start 1.5 meters from one end of the slackline (best to start with a total Slackline length of 5-8m, as this reduces the wobble).
3. Breath and relax, before you start getting on.
4. Place your strong foot (straight) with the heel and toe along the slackline.
5. Focus your eyes on a fixed point such as the rachet/tree, keep your head up as much as possible. This is key to keep your weight above your foot, which is very important in maintaining your balance.
6. Put your arms wide out, bend always your knee a bit and try to find your balance on one leg. Keep one or both hands above your head.
7. Bring your upper body straight up above your foot. The most of your weight should be on your front foot.
8. Find your balance on your second foot.
9. Make your first steps.
10. Practice, practice...

Tip: It is really beneficial to start slacklining with a partner. By supporting each other, you can stay on the slackline much longer, without stepping on and off all the time. Teamwork makes the learning process quicker!

Best way to support each other?

To maintain the Health and Safety off all participants, give your forearm (NOT your hand) to your partner to hold on to. Make a fist with your hand (to avoid pulling their fingers) and keep 0.5 meter space between each other, so that the slackliner can easily jump off.

In case you practise by yourself you can use two (wood or nordic walking) sticks.

Have fun!