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2012-11-24 5:02 PM

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Does anyone else do it? Got my line earlier this year and haven't set it up enough. I've had time this week, so I've gotten a lot more practice in. 

If anyone else is doing it, how are you setting up your system? We only have one tree that's ideal and I'm hooking the other end around a brick support column. I've been browsing some A-frame plans and anchor systems. I'd like to have something I can keep up in the yard semi-permanently.

This isn't from my yard, brought it to a Thanksgiving gathering. I had it anchored around a tree stump and a big gate pole:

 



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2012-11-24 5:06 PM
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Iron Donkey
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No.  If I attempted that at my age, I'd fall and break my neck or my noggin.

That takes a lot of practice and you have a great center of balance.  Envy.

Off topic - I like the 'do and your smile is contagious.  Way to RAWK it, Comet!

2012-11-24 5:36 PM
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1stTimeTri - 2012-11-24 6:06 PM

No.  If I attempted that at my age, I'd fall and break my neck or my noggin.

That takes a lot of practice and you have a great center of balance.  Envy.

Nah, it's not that high! Surprisingly, one feels like a cat and it's more of a controlled 'fall' or jump off the line, thus landing on the feet. The only time I've not landed on my feet is when trying tricks

Off topic - I like the 'do and your smile is contagious.  Way to RAWK it, Comet!

Thanks!


2012-11-24 5:38 PM
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1stTimeTri - 2012-11-24 6:06 PM

No.  If I attempted that at my age, I'd fall and break my neck or my noggin.

That takes a lot of practice and you have a great center of balance.  Envy.

Off topic - I like the 'do and your smile is contagious.  Way to RAWK it, Comet!

x2.  I'd probably break a hip. 

Though, it looks like fun.

 



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2012-11-24 6:05 PM
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2012-11-24 6:27 PM
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I have Meniere's. It would be great if the line listed to the left.

2012-11-24 7:37 PM
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How do you get started on it?  How wide is the line?  I am sure I would get hurt but it looks like an amazing way to work on balance.  You make it look easy with a great smile while balancing.
2012-11-24 7:58 PM
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flip18436572 - 2012-11-24 8:37 PMHow do you get started on it?  How wide is the line?  I am sure I would get hurt but it looks like an amazing way to work on balance.  You make it look easy with a great smile while balancing.

Like I said before, one actually falls 'on the feet'. I thought I'd be falling and trying to catch myself, like off a bike!, but that is not the case. I've only fallen on my knees or hip when trying tricks like sitting down.

Do you mean how to get on? One foot, step up on it. We started by having tree branches or fences "assist", but its actually easier without assistance. I just step up on it now and start walking. It's 2in wide. This is what I have. There are shorter lines, travel, ones that have extra slack for bigger tricks. I got the Classic since I'm a beginner and don't envision doing any flips and things on it!

There are TONS of YouTube videos of basic instruction & tricks. 

ALSO, the best camera work & my favorite film on the subject: I BELIEVE I CAN FLY: Flight of the Frenchies.



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2012-11-24 9:18 PM
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I've loved ratchet straps since the first one I got to hold down a couch on the way to college in 1970.  I should have thought of hooking one to a couple of trees years ago.  I shall try it and try not to break my neck very soon
2012-11-25 6:58 AM
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Looks like it could be a lot of fun. Not sure it is for me, but then again I wasn't sure if Tris were for me either.
2012-11-25 7:41 AM
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tech_geezer - 2012-11-24 10:18 PM I've loved ratchet straps since the first one I got to hold down a couch on the way to college in 1970.  I should have thought of hooking one to a couple of trees years ago.  I shall try it and try not to break my neck very soon

Oh yes, us too. We use them for transport too. 

About a foot off the ground isn't too bad



2012-11-25 9:02 AM
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First rule of wire walking.  Never set the line higher than you are willing to fall.     

 

Well done.   Now add things like juggling or a unicycle, and eventually both.   The sky is literally the limit!  Cool

Where's my Bongo board?

2012-11-25 10:40 AM
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That would be fun...if we had trees here
2012-11-25 10:47 AM
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We have a line set up in our backyard in between two trees and walk on it occasionally. I'm not good enough to do more than get from one side to the other, on a good day. One of the trees we are using as an anchor is dying (not related) and we have to get it cut down, so we are thinking of having the tree guy leave some of it and getting it carved as pseudo art/slackline anchor.
2012-11-25 2:43 PM
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sweet, I am totally going to start when I have more time.
2012-11-25 4:49 PM
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Queen BTich
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Kimmyt - 2012-11-25 11:47 AM We have a line set up in our backyard in between two trees and walk on it occasionally. I'm not good enough to do more than get from one side to the other, on a good day. One of the trees we are using as an anchor is dying (not related) and we have to get it cut down, so we are thinking of having the tree guy leave some of it and getting it carved as pseudo art/slackline anchor.

Totally leave a 4-5ft stump for the slackline anchor! You can even put some potting soil in it and have plants/herbs growing out of the top!

 

2012-11-25 8:07 PM
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Never tried one, but I keep being temped when I see them come up for sale on . I have heard its a great core workout, and a ton of fun.

Maybe have to give it a try in the spring.

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