How to set up a 1" slackline You’re interested in learning to walk a slackline but first you need to learn how to rig your 1″ primitive slackline kit, such as this beginner slackline kit from Viper Slacklines. We have a post about most of the different types of slacklines you’ll encounter on your slackline journey as well as this guide on how to set them up or “rig” them as it’s known in slackline lingo. How to rig a 1″/25mm primitive slackline This is the most common type of rigging method for beginner 1″ slacklines. All you need to set up a 1″ primitive slackline kit is: A length of ..read more

How to set up a 2" slackline You might have seen someone slacklining at your local park or come across a video of it online and thought to yourself “That’s awesome!”. But then quickly discovered that there’s more to walking a slackline, you first need to learn the basics of how to set up a slackline yourself. Well I’ve got good news for you, you’ve come to the right place! We have a post about most of the different types of slacklines you’ll encounter as well as this guide on how to set them up or “rig” them as it’s known in slackline lingo. How to rig a 2″/50mm ratchet slackline This is t ..read more

Slacklining in the dunes in South Africa Slacklining is a fun and challenging activity that can provide many benefits for your physical and mental health. Here are 10 reasons why you should start slacklining today: 1. Slacklining improves balance and coordination Slacklining requires you to balance on a narrow line, which can help improve your balance and coordination skills. 2. Slacklining strengthens core muscles Balancing on a slackline engages your core muscles, which can help strengthen them over time. 3. Slacklining boosts focus and concentration Slacklining requires you to focus on your ..read more

Leash up the dragon is a locally produced outdoor adventure film that follows the story of highliner Tim Slab as he takes on the challenge to rig the highest highline in South Africa that also happens to be the first one in the Drakensberg (Dragon mountain). What is highlining? For those new here or those stumbling across slacklining for the first time, slacklining is the act of walking between two anchor points on a tensioned piece of 25mm or 50mm slackline webbing. There are a lot of different disciplines in the sport that range from walking, yoga lining to tricklining, you can find out ..read more

Christmas present ideas for active kids, teenagers and adults Christmas present ideas for kids Finding a Christmas present for your son or daughter can be tough. You might be thinking to yourself “What’s a trendy Christmas present in 2021” or “What’s a good Christmas present for my energetic child” well we’re here to help you out. The perfect Christmas gift for any age A slackline is the perfect Christmas gift for hyper children who like soccer, surfing, skateboarding or any other sport for that matter. Slacklines can teach kids to concentrate and focus while also teaching balance. But the ..read more

Best rope devices for slackliners and Highliners in 2021 Best Rope devices used for highlining and slacklining These are the best rope devices for slackliners and highliners originally designed for other sports and industries such as mountain rescue and rock climbing. These devices can be used in conjunction with one of the oval carabiners or steel shackles in our online slackline shop. Assisted braking belay devices Assisted braking belay devices are great for pulley system progress capturing, hauling gear with ropes and abseiling. There are many different types on the market thes ..read more

The best and worst slackline tensioning systems One of the most asked questions that we get is “Should I get a ratchet kit or a primitive kit?” and the truth is there is no right or wrong answer.  We will compare the various tensioning systems and give you all the pros and cons of each. You can ultimately decide which slackline tensioning method works best for you. This post may contain affiliate links to gear that we recommend, clicking the links does not cost you anymore it does however give us a slight kickback to help create more informative content in the future. Ratchet slac ..read more

What is the Best slackline to buy in 2021? We have our top two recommendations for slackline kits to buy in South Africa at the end of this post. Before we get there though we have a little bit of extra information on slacklines so you can make an informed decision before parting with your hard earned money. Which slackline company should I buy from? There are a lot of slackline companies around the world that are run by slackliners for slackliners. We highly recommend buying from them to support the slackline industry which in turn leads to improved slackline gear by those companies.&nbs ..read more

Slackline connectors for tricklines, midlines, highlines and more Quicklinks, shackles, soft shackles and carabiners are some of the most common connectors used in slackline, midline and highline rigs. We have linked to products in our shop where possible but have also included affiliate links to amazon for international shoppers as well as items that we do not stock. carabiners Steel oval carabiner The most commonly used and versatile carabiner in slacklining and highlining Shop now You can use steel oval carabiners to rig primitive slacklines or connect your slackline sewn loo ..read more

The essential knots every slackliner and highliner should know Out of all the hundreds if not thousands of knots out there you only need to learn a few basic ones for slacklining and highlining. These serve as a great base of knots that you can always expand on. Think of these as your basic tools that can do almost anything while there are specialised tools that are capable of doing individual tasks better. Overhand knot / Granny knot The overhand knot is probably the easiest knot out there and usually the first knot that anyone learns how to tie.  How to tie an Overhand knot ..read more