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Gibbon Slacklines

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pelle_munch
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Anyone else have one of these? been slacklining for a year or two now, decided it was time to pick up one of my own
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post pics of the lines you guys have, or whatever. slacklining really helps with balance, and pretty much any sport where balance is a factor (ie SKIING)
Jun 18 2011 9:24PM
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TNORTS
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slacklining is the shit. and its great for your balance. win win situation
Jun 18 2011 10:05PM
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BKlein
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I bought a cargostrap from home depot for about 20$ and it's the exact same as the gibbon lines
Jun 18 2011 10:25PM
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skithesprings
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thanks asshole, i just went and bought a slackline because of this thread... setting that shit up over water for sure, can't wait.
Jun 18 2011 10:32PM
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kstanz
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that looks so sick! are they expensive?
Jun 18 2011 10:41PM
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chuck_testa
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shit I would fall in. Im usually good at them but when it's over something like water I suck at them
Jun 18 2011 10:42PM
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pelle_munch
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Yeah i just got my gibbon on sale... 70 bucks for the whole setup. So stoked on it, just got back from the park it was so much fun. my friends also have them, so we set up multiple lines at once and transfer.
Jun 18 2011 11:01PM
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skithesprings
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if you don't care about having a printed strap you can buy a standard yellow ratchet strap for about 1/4 of the cost. i just got a 40 foot x 2" and ratchet for 20 bucks.
Jun 18 2011 11:04PM
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pelle_munch
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This is true, but i really like the anchor strap/loop things. It really protects the line and lets you fold it easily so that its flat all the way across.
Jun 18 2011 11:13PM
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TallTeeNation
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i got a 40ft one for sale pm me if u interested i will take trades
Apr 21 2012 7:31PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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sorry to any of you slackliners out there but i totally though that slackling was like repelling down mountains until this thread, this is much cooler.
Apr 21 2012 7:35PM
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Rafiki
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ya dude gibbon lines are awesome. ive slacklined on primitive and gibbon set ups and i like the gibbon set up more. plus they're insanely easy to set up
Apr 21 2012 7:57PM
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NinetyFour
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Ok I to want to slack line. So I can just buy a home depot ratcheting cargo strap? If yes, how much is like a 20' one. I have some ideal trees in the backyard.
Apr 21 2012 8:09PM
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TallTeeNation
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dude man i got a 40ft gibbon i dont use you want lemme no
Apr 21 2012 8:13PM
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gotti
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to be honest, when i tried slack lining, i thought it was kinda lame. Its pretty much just tightrope (or loose rope) walking without the unitard or stick.

i don't know, i just don't get it.
Apr 21 2012 8:20PM
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Bmo.
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its like a lot of sports, the better you get the more fun it is
Apr 21 2012 8:43PM
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Rafiki
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its the challenge that i like about it. after mastering say a 20ft knee high line, you step it up; either lengthwise, heightwise, or both
Apr 21 2012 8:45PM
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