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Slacklines?

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Easy-E
Posts: 751 - Karma: 1,686
Just wondering if they help or not before I buy one. I would just like your opinion: Have you noticed that they benefit you in skiing? Are they a good investment for the summer months? I dont have reliable access to a trampoline so I want to work on my balance and then use the slack line as a trampoline-ish thing
Mar 9 2016 5:38PM
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steeze_louise
Posts: 548 - Karma: 2,093
i have one and it helped alot. it takes like a week or two to get good at. dont set up a rope to hold onto or you wont get any better at it.
Mar 10 2016 8:45AM
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YunGBlood
Posts: 186 - Karma: 186
biggest waste of money. I have had one for 3 years and used it about 3 times
Mar 10 2016 8:52AM
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supersquid
Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,547
YunGBloodbiggest waste of money. I have had one for 3 years and used it about 3 times


waste of money for you maybe, dont criticize a product you havent taken the time to use. OP i got one for christmas btw and am pumped to use it
Mar 10 2016 10:38AM
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fries
Posts: 2978 - Karma: 7,520
YunGBloodbiggest waste of money. I have had one for 3 years and used it about 3 times


I love mine and use it frequently in the summer. I wouldn't say it helped my skiing but it helped balance and its pretty fun to do flips off of
Mar 10 2016 10:38AM
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WhatTheHuck
Posts: 503 - Karma: 2,161
SOO fun man, helped me a lot with balance on rails, fun to do switchups and spin on/off, haven't gotten to the point of flipping off but maybe one day I'll grow some balls
Mar 10 2016 3:07PM
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Prophet30
Posts: 127 - Karma: 73
I have had mine for four years definitely notice improved balanced when I am using it a lot. I've never noticed a direct correlation between skiing and using the slackline, but better balance is always a plus.
Mar 15 2016 9:03AM
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Shoey-Ski
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 6,194
my friend has one, he doesnt use it much but it looks sick, im not allowed to have a tramp so im most likely going to invest in one
Mar 15 2016 11:39AM
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