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21-NOV-2011 Frank Wilson

November 21, 2011

slacklining

Slacklining is a practice in balance that typically uses 1 inch nylon webbing tensioned between two anchor points. Slacklining is distinct from tightrope walking in that the line is not held rigidly taut (although it is still under some tension); it is instead dynamic, stretching and bouncing like a long and narrow trampoline. The line's tension can be adjusted to suit the user and different types of webbing can be used to achieve a variety of feats. The line itself is flat, due to the nature of webbing, thus keeping the slacker's footing from rolling as would be the case with an ordinary rope. The dynamic nature of the line allows for impressive tricks and stunts.

Findlay, OHIO

Nikon D40
1/60s f/4.0 at 55.0mm iso1600 full exif

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Cindi Smith22-Nov-2011 02:44
Wow, this is new. Vote for you and him!
Coleen Perilloux Landry22-Nov-2011 02:35
Great action shot. Have never heard of this.
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