r/Slackline

8.6K archived posts · Nov 2009 – Sep 2026

Slackline: A community for all who enjoy the sport

r/Slackline

Welcome to /r/slackline! Post pictures, stories, new locations, beginner guides, or anything slackline-related. This is a user-guided community; join the discussions, ask questions, and share your experiences. This subreddit is much better when you are a part of it! Promotional posts by slackline companies or organizations are welcome here! Got an awesome slackline company or group you want to share? Go for it.

Created Nov 1, 2009

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#Welcome to /r/slackline! Post pictures, stories, new locations, beginner guides, or anything slackline-related. This is a user-guided community; join the discussions, ask questions, and share your experiences. This subreddit is much better when you are a part of it!

Promotional posts by slackline companies are welcome here! Got an awesome slackline company you want to share? Go for it. Slackline companies help this community grow, and r/Slackline welcomes their participation.

Wondering where to slack? Find out on SlackMap.com.

Want to meet awesome slackers? Check out Slackline Groups Around the World

Had a slackline-related incident or accident? Report it so that others may learn from your experiences.

Want to help improve slacklining for everyone? Consider joining the ISA Volunteers Facebook group.

Edit your flair (above) to show your location or affiliation.

Slackline Guides:

Basics of Slacklining PDF
Tree Protection PDF - An important aspect of maintaining access to slackline areas
Slacklining in Public Spaces PDF - tips for using public areas, and how to be prepared to speak to authority figures
Comprehensive Guide to Building a Longline Setup
Detailed information about webbing knots, linelocks, and weblocks - Important knowledge that all slackliners should understand
Highline - The Most Important Points & Buddy Check Advisory
Want to learn tricks? Check out the [Slackline Trick List] (http://www.slacklineindustries.com/slackline-tricks.html) and Slackline Tricks Encyclopedia!
Slackline Tension Calculator. Two other simple slackline tension calculators can be found here and here.

Helpful YouTube Videos:

Slackline Gear Resources:

Slackline Kits - a community-built database of slackline kits
List of Weblocks - a resource for reviewing and comparing the features of weblocks commonly available for sale
List of Webbings - a slacklink.org wiki page of slackline webbings
List of Tree Protections - protect your trees, protect your equipment, protect access to public lands

Facebook Groups:

Part of the Outdoor Network

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