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Can you leave a slackline outside

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werd.
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I just got my slackline today, and setting it up is kind of a bitch because the tree that I wrap the line around is really thick and has a bunch of shit around it. Is it ok if I just keep the two separate lines (the one with the ratchet and the other with all the slack) tied around the trees? I somewhat remember hearing that the UV rays can damage the fibers in the line but I wanted to make sure. I googled and only found one yahoo answer article back from 2006
Sep 17 2013 9:41PM
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BROLF
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I left mine out for two summers straight and nothing happened. but it got stolen last weekend so I dont have it anymore.
Sep 17 2013 9:43PM
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stupendous-man
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I wouldnt leave it out during the winter due to rain and cold temps, but during the summer months for sure.
Sep 17 2013 9:46PM
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SEEL
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Sep 17 2013 9:48PM
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Jeebus.
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What are slacklines made of, isn't it nylon webbing? Nylon deteriorates from exposure to the sun, i wouldn't.
Sep 17 2013 10:29PM
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Finkle
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Typically nylon, or polyester. And no I would not recommend leaving slackline outside. I never do.
Sep 17 2013 10:42PM
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Pikachu.
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My fiend leaves has left his up in the summers in colorado for the last couple of years all summer, rain or shine. As long as the UV rays arent to intense it should be fine.
Sep 17 2013 10:45PM
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werd.
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I'm probably gonna do what I said and then just lay a towel over the excess line on the ground, and use a towel that sags over the line as a tree protector. Don't wanna take my chances with that shit snapping while I'm on it, especially the part of the line the ratchet is attached to
Sep 17 2013 10:53PM
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Jeebus.
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They take like 30 seconds to take down... is it really that big of a deal?
Sep 17 2013 11:01PM
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CheddarJack
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this. Once you do it a few times it's super easy.
Sep 17 2013 11:40PM
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SteevJee
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http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56786080-78/slackline-student-usu-bicycle.html.csp

...the consequences could be devastating.
Sep 18 2013 12:47AM
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VT_scratch
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the fuuuuck
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Sep 18 2013 12:58AM
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whoa-dere
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who dies from hitting a slackline on a bike..
Sep 18 2013 1:00AM
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-WZ-
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put sunscreen on it and itll be ok
Sep 18 2013 1:12AM
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werd.
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Read the OP
Sep 18 2013 9:23AM
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