Slacklining is a sport created by rock climbers and boulderers to build muscle control and balance. It is similar to tight rope walking, but instead of rope, 1" webbing is used. The webbing is flat so a slackliner's foot doesn't roll off it. The rope is somewhat dynamic so it stretches when you one stands on it. It is generally set a few feet off the ground, between trees less than 30 feet apart, but some are longer. Slacklines higher than 20 feet above the ground are called highlines and have been set up thousand's of feet in the air.
Some students set them up in the Quad or on fields around campus. If you have a question or want to try it out, just ask! Climbers, boulderers, and slackers are friendly by nature! It's pretty easy to learn, but hard to get good at it. Keep practicing!
