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Nayas


Jun 16, 2014, 10:25 PM
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Hi All,
Before buying my 1st kit, I would have a question regarding the length.

If I have a 15 meters Slackline, can I setup it to say, 6 meters? I'm asking because in my backyard, I would only have 7 useable meters.

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sungam


Jun 16, 2014, 10:27 PM
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Yeah it'll set up short just fine, though 6m will likely just tide you over, you'll be wanting to set up longer then that most of the time.


Nayas


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Hi,

I guess too. I will be using the park in front of my house, but I would like to learn how to use it first and train before moving there ;)


JimmyXi


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Nayas, I am a newbie with nobody in my area that does this sport. I first set my line long (I live in woods) but did not think I got it tight enough. I then put it about 5 meters and did it very tight .. but learned last weekend in Santa Monica that I was creating a 'fast' line with very quick amplitude cycles ..where perhaps a longer (not so tight) line would be slower/easier for me to learn on.

I have a canvas products company so first bought some very good polyester webbing and a ratchet and sewed up my own set. But, I found the Gibbon Classic line package I got later was better - because it has a rubber coating on the webbing that helps me not slip off the webbing so quickly. (I have to wear shoes - cannot go barefoot) I am sure more experienced/talented people do not need the help. Good luck. Jim


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