Found this info sheet about slacklining. Was wondering if we could make one adapted for tree climbing for ...
Quick facts about Slacklines – by Slackline Express LLC
· What is it? A piece of webbing between two points that is walked on.
· The slackline is usually made of 1†4,200 lb test soft nylon webbing tied between two points, usually trees.
· All national parks, including Yosemite NP where the sport originated, allow slacklines; forest rangers found it did not hurt bark or stress the trees.
· Some parks do require padding between the webbing and the bark; this is called a “tree friendly†and is used when trees are tied to.
· There has never been a single recorded fatality in the twenty five years slacklines have been used.
· They are typically set so the walker is only a few inches above the ground at the mid point and a few feet high on the ends.
· The typical line is between 20’ and 45’ long.
· A typical slackline only exerts less than 1,000 lbs of force on the ends, which is distributed across the entire webbing of the tree sling and padding into very low pounds per square inch.
· Nylon webbing is highly stretchy, so there is no strong impact just gentle stretches.
· The worst injury we’ve seen is bruising – serious injuries are very uncommon.
· Almost all slackliners are rock climbers who are experienced with setting up life saving equipment and are in general considered a very responsible group when it comes to safety and respecting the area.
Things we advocate of all slackliners:
· One spotter on each side is required of all inexperienced walkers for safety.
· Tree friendlies (padding) are required when using trees.
· Only trees 8†thick or larger should be used.
Psithurism - the sound of the wind rustling the leaves.
