Ten years ago, I started slacklining and this video taught me how to rig my first kit. I never thought I would move across a continent, learn to rig highlines, travel to the desert, rig spacenets, watch friends set world records, help to grow a community of slackasses, and learn to walk in the sky. But I did. And I started on my own, in a park, with only your video for guidance. Thank you. This changed my life.
Revisiting this 10 years later. I slacklined for 7-8 years consistently but stopped and just moved onto different hobbies. Not before amassing tons of gear and was able to walk a line 100 yards! My long term goal. This once obsession was started by this video. Appreciate the content you put together and helping the community.
Exactly the same here, although I didn't manage to walk the entire length of 100m. Great video though. Used to be called North West slackline if I remember.
I have 500 ft of Slackline from my college years and a whole tension set up and anchors and line locks. Wanting to get back into it to not be fat haha. Gonna get a smaller rig of 1’’ with this video then hopefully work back up.
Its been 6 years since I first watched this video. You're videos got me into slacklining, I followed this exact video the first time I set up a line. Been doing it every year since. Thank you!
Probably making this comment 9 years after I first saw this video. Thank you (!!!) for putting this up. Originally I bought a ratchet type system and was having fun. BUT then, when I saw this, I made a set up out of webbing, biners, etc and I have never looked back. This is sooooo much more fun of a set up. Thank you a million times for this video. A few year late saying it, but you made out slacklining more fun.
Thanks, guy. I tried this setup the other day, and just wanted to mention that the two waterknotted webbings could even be longer, maybe up to 30ft in circumference, for larger tree trunks.
@PaperArrows899 Im sorry that Im only just now getting back to you, but I've been using this setup for about six months now, and its working out great for me. you have to use a multiplier to get it tight enough for jumping, but im so glad i went with this instead of a prefab!
@CuSlackline I have tested all varieties of this sort of setup (3 carabiners, 2 carabiner, 4 carabiners, etc) and this is the most efficient according to my dynomometer.
A girth hitch or choker configuration actually makes the sling weaker- for short lines like this triloading isn't something to worry about unless you are bringing your lines up to crazy tension for tricks.. and then you can always fix it by using a basket configuration (see Adam's video on slings).. of course you can do what ever you want- these are just my preferences
@nomensteven The line lockers with either rap rings (or a single steel chain link) keep the line flatter, and is also easier to adjust/remove than a clove hitch. In terms of the location of the 2 biners, I prefer to keep mine at the anchor so you're doubling over for the friction lock at the end of the run... it also feels smoother (to me anyway) when there are two on the anchor. I prefer to have as little attached directly to the line I'm walking on as possible, though.
@grantnestor to loosen using this method you feed a bite of your loose end down through the top of the biner and pull down. the line will pop out and you're good.
@tylerpienta I wash mine in a bucket of water, by hand, with something like Dr Bronner's soap (some sort of organic and natural soap, don't use a detergent). You could also use something like Sterling rope wash. It's crazy how dirty a white line can get ... you don't notice until you wash it and it's white again!
@MrAqua35 Up to 80 is comfortable. Perhaps around 100 is the max I would consider. Even at 80 feet you will need 3-4 people to pull it tight, and the tension+friction will be enough to rapidly wear the portion of webbing inside the friction lock (it will start to heat weld). I have rigged 80-100ft primitives many many times, but it does wear the webbing a bit faster.
@adamburtle question. ya know how your never supposed to step on climbing rope because it pushes dirt into the rope and tears up the inside of the of the rope there fore making it fail. does that also apply to webbing? and i have neon yellow webbing and its really dirty how should i clean it?
i have mine set up exactly like this, the gap i set it up in is about 30ft. But, it doesnt tighten very tight. Me and 1 other person can barely pull it to where im still touching the ground. I usually have to get at least 3 people, and usually its just me around. Any simple tricks or suggestions on getting it tighter???
I bet the only limit there is carabineer size. That being said, my setup has one where this one has the double. This makes mine look like I am working too hard. Off to buy one more. :)
Is it supposed to be really stretch. I tensioned it a lot and it's still really stretch. I'm just learning and whenever I fall off it snaps back up. And rattles everything. I'm just making sure that's normal
I bought a ratcheted slackline before and it has broken. I am looking for an alternative method for setting up one. My only concern with this is if it can get as tight as a ratcheted one can, or if it can get tighter?
Hi, I wonder if this self locking method doesnot "burn" slack sling by friction using it frequently? I want to strain 30m slackline, but its a new one and I dont have any professional pulley mechanism. I dont wanna destroy my new sling :) Do you fix the end of sling used for strainig? Or it doesnot slip and holds line firmly? Thx for info
dang so i set up my first slackline using your method and i had to cut my anchor to get it down because i couldn't loosen any part of it enough to take it down. what's the trick here?
William Phillips I use this method, combined with a primitive multiplier (no pulleys like Adam shows in another video, just two more carabiners), and I can set up about 35 m on my own.
Tyler Huzjak Paracord tends to stretch a lot more than nylon webbing. It might hold, but you would have a lot of trouble tensioning your line to a walkable distance. 30ft of webbing at my local REI comes out to about $10. I'd say it's worth it to get webbing.
Paul Ryan Thank you so much, I really appreciate your reply! I realized I have slap straps for hanging my hammock, I'm gonna try those out. Unfortunately in Kona there's no REI, that said there is the amazing interwebs, so if it comes to it I'll definitely order some. Thanks again man!
Thanks man, this is a great vid! But i have a question - what store/type of store would have the materials needed? Like, the line and whatnot? I want to get started as soon as possible. :)
@siahmonkey10 See the nwslackline web site ... basically any new carabiners that are meant for rock climbing will work. I often use $5-6 oval carabiners for shorter lines like this. For lines beyond 100ft you will want to use steel hardware.
Federico Benavides I'm not sure if you are joking or not, but in case you are not: Highlines are not rigged with primitive setups. The scenario you describe, suggests to me that you have no idea about the safety issues involved. (Please don't take offence, I am saying this because I am concerned, not to pick on you.) If you want to try highlining, find experienced highliners in your area, or go to a festival with highlines (they are starting to be fairly common throughout the world).
opposite and opposed on a locking biner? how many safety precautions do you need........ toproping is so much different than slacklining... it's the difference from being 2-4 feet off the ground and 50-100 feet off the ground...
@Adam Burtle Would you mind answering the questions posted in many of the comments below? They have been up for a long time and since this is a tutorial, it would help if questions were answered here... Thanks!
2 inch webbing is most common with a ratchet system afaik, the primitive setup mostly works for 1 inch as the 2 inch is to wide for it to go neatly through all the carabiners and rings.
This setup results in the locking carabiner screw gates being pressed against each other - the gates being the weakest part. Carabiners are not rated for that kind of load. You're better off using non-locking 'biners in this configuration.
@taylorisgod101202 any oval carabiners work fine. Im using black diamonds from REI. they're still in awesome shape after six months of heavy use, and they're less than five bucks each!
also, should they be a circle cross section carabiner or can be something like this ones: www.amazon.com.au/12KN-Aluminium-Wiregate-Carabiners-Lightweight/dp/B078H648YF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524893497&sr=8-3&keywords=carabiner
@breadventurer I added a note at 3:45 ... basically you just grab about 5 feet of slack and yank in the opposite direction you tugged when tensioning the line. I will remake this video soon with that added bit shown!
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curious why you wouldnt just girth hitch the sling around that pole? Think of how a prussik works, girth with multiple passes. I understand that the angle of the tri-load is relatively low, but just in terms of safe practice, i would recommend the girth hitch. Was out yesterday on my college campus and I saw some atrocious anchors....
Yo more close ups of what you're doing would be helpful. Your camera person is definitely letting you down. Not to be a jerk but I couldnt care less that you're in the frame. Also the "you should know how to do this... we have other videos" is so blatantly unhelpful, thumbs down.
7pilks7 I agree though. While he used 4 carabiners, he used the "3 carabiner method". Only the carabiners used in the actual tensioning system counts for the method of tensioning. The title should be either "[…] using the 3 carabiner method" or "[…] using 4 carabiners".
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Ten years ago, I started slacklining and this video taught me how to rig my first kit. I never thought I would move across a continent, learn to rig highlines, travel to the desert, rig spacenets, watch friends set world records, help to grow a community of slackasses, and learn to walk in the sky. But I did. And I started on my own, in a park, with only your video for guidance. Thank you. This changed my life.
Revisiting this 10 years later. I slacklined for 7-8 years consistently but stopped and just moved onto different hobbies. Not before amassing tons of gear and was able to walk a line 100 yards! My long term goal. This once obsession was started by this video. Appreciate the content you put together and helping the community.
Exactly the same here, although I didn't manage to walk the entire length of 100m. Great video though. Used to be called North West slackline if I remember.
I want to get good so I can learn how to rig highlines
I have 500 ft of Slackline from my college years and a whole tension set up and anchors and line locks. Wanting to get back into it to not be fat haha. Gonna get a smaller rig of 1’’ with this video then hopefully work back up.
Its been 6 years since I first watched this video. You're videos got me into slacklining, I followed this exact video the first time I set up a line. Been doing it every year since. Thank you!
Probably making this comment 9 years after I first saw this video. Thank you (!!!) for putting this up. Originally I bought a ratchet type system and was having fun. BUT then, when I saw this, I made a set up out of webbing, biners, etc and I have never looked back. This is sooooo much more fun of a set up.
Thank you a million times for this video. A few year late saying it, but you made out slacklining more fun.
nice video, should comment this 8 years ago.
FOUR HUNDRED
Thanks, guy. I tried this setup the other day, and just wanted to mention that the two waterknotted webbings could even be longer, maybe up to 30ft in circumference, for larger tree trunks.
Hey Adam love your channel! You have answered so many of my questions through your videos. F##k the haters! Adam is the MAN!
@PaperArrows899 Im sorry that Im only just now getting back to you, but I've been using this setup for about six months now, and its working out great for me. you have to use a multiplier to get it tight enough for jumping, but im so glad i went with this instead of a prefab!
@CuSlackline I have tested all varieties of this sort of setup (3 carabiners, 2 carabiner, 4 carabiners, etc) and this is the most efficient according to my dynomometer.
Thanks a lot Adam!!! Now to commence slacklining!! :D
A girth hitch or choker configuration actually makes the sling weaker- for short lines like this triloading isn't something to worry about unless you are bringing your lines up to crazy tension for tricks.. and then you can always fix it by using a basket configuration (see Adam's video on slings).. of course you can do what ever you want- these are just my preferences
@nomensteven The line lockers with either rap rings (or a single steel chain link) keep the line flatter, and is also easier to adjust/remove than a clove hitch.
In terms of the location of the 2 biners, I prefer to keep mine at the anchor so you're doubling over for the friction lock at the end of the run... it also feels smoother (to me anyway) when there are two on the anchor. I prefer to have as little attached directly to the line I'm walking on as possible, though.
Thanks for the vid...it would be great if you did close ups of what you were doing and slowly for the eye to see and comprehend. :)
@grantnestor to loosen using this method you feed a bite of your loose end down through the top of the biner and pull down. the line will pop out and you're good.
And how do we release it?
@tylerpienta I wash mine in a bucket of water, by hand, with something like Dr Bronner's soap (some sort of organic and natural soap, don't use a detergent). You could also use something like Sterling rope wash. It's crazy how dirty a white line can get ... you don't notice until you wash it and it's white again!
Why do you have 2 caribiners on the anker point closest to the ocean? I've only ever used one. Is it easier to pull or something?
@MrAqua35 Up to 80 is comfortable. Perhaps around 100 is the max I would consider. Even at 80 feet you will need 3-4 people to pull it tight, and the tension+friction will be enough to rapidly wear the portion of webbing inside the friction lock (it will start to heat weld). I have rigged 80-100ft primitives many many times, but it does wear the webbing a bit faster.
@adamburtle question. ya know how your never supposed to step on climbing rope because it pushes dirt into the rope and tears up the inside of the of the rope there fore making it fail. does that also apply to webbing? and i have neon yellow webbing and its really dirty how should i clean it?
i have mine set up exactly like this, the gap i set it up in is about 30ft. But, it doesnt tighten very tight. Me and 1 other person can barely pull it to where im still touching the ground. I usually have to get at least 3 people, and usually its just me around. Any simple tricks or suggestions on getting it tighter???
I bet the only limit there is carabineer size. That being said, my setup has one where this one has the double. This makes mine look like I am working too hard. Off to buy one more. :)
this is very helpful!
How come the two carabiner on the tension system instead of one? Just curious and broke
Is it supposed to be really stretch. I tensioned it a lot and it's still really stretch. I'm just learning and whenever I fall off it snaps back up. And rattles everything. I'm just making sure that's normal
could i use this method on a 20 foot highline? what are some other anchors i could use
I bought a ratcheted slackline before and it has broken. I am looking for an alternative method for setting up one. My only concern with this is if it can get as tight as a ratcheted one can, or if it can get tighter?
All i have is D shapped carabiners, will these still work?
hey please answer this question.... what type of carabiners do you suggest i get?
Is it ok to use aluminum carabiners or should I use steel? Thanks
How much webbing was used in the slings that where water knotted
was this filmed at golden gardens in seattle?
anyways, this is a great video, super clear, great job
curious what carabiners you are using for this demo
Mine keeps coming loose. I tighten as tight as it will go, walk a few steps and then it has let out about 2-3". What can I do?
Hi, I wonder if this self locking method doesnot "burn" slack sling by friction using it frequently? I want to strain 30m slackline, but its a new one and I dont have any professional pulley mechanism. I dont wanna destroy my new sling :) Do you fix the end of sling used for strainig? Or it doesnot slip and holds line firmly?
Thx for info
dang so i set up my first slackline using your method and i had to cut my anchor to get it down because i couldn't loosen any part of it enough to take it down. what's the trick here?
Can I ask what knot did you do for your anchors out of curiosity?
Water
Is this as easy to take down as it is to put up?
Can we use a figure 8 descender instead of a rappel rings? Rings are not available for cheap in india.
Thank you!!
how do you detension the slackline?
Is tri-loading that biner not a problem?
when tying to trees, what do you use to protect them from the webbing?
never mind, found your vid explaining it. thanks
What's the longest you can go with this setup?
William Phillips I use this method, combined with a primitive multiplier (no pulleys like Adam shows in another video, just two more carabiners), and I can set up about 35 m on my own.
Great tutorial!
Where did u buy the 1 inch slackline?
@Adam Burtle How long of line can you pull off with this method?
Can you substitute 750 paracord for the loop slings as anchors?? I have some at home and would like to spend as little as possible setting up a rig!
Tyler Huzjak Paracord tends to stretch a lot more than nylon webbing. It might hold, but you would have a lot of trouble tensioning your line to a walkable distance. 30ft of webbing at my local REI comes out to about $10. I'd say it's worth it to get webbing.
Paul Ryan Thank you so much, I really appreciate your reply! I realized I have slap straps for hanging my hammock, I'm gonna try those out. Unfortunately in Kona there's no REI, that said there is the amazing interwebs, so if it comes to it I'll definitely order some. Thanks again man!
What type of webbing do you use?
Thanks man, this is a great vid! But i have a question - what store/type of store would have the materials needed? Like, the line and whatnot? I want to get started as soon as possible. :)
@siahmonkey10 See the nwslackline web site ... basically any new carabiners that are meant for rock climbing will work. I often use $5-6 oval carabiners for shorter lines like this. For lines beyond 100ft you will want to use steel hardware.
if i used this like at 5, 6 mts high, & use a safety leash, does this slack line will hold my fall, i weight about 60 kg.
Federico Benavides I'm not sure if you are joking or not, but in case you are not:
Highlines are not rigged with primitive setups. The scenario you describe, suggests to me that you have no idea about the safety issues involved. (Please don't take offence, I am saying this because I am concerned, not to pick on you.)
If you want to try highlining, find experienced highliners in your area, or go to a festival with highlines (they are starting to be fairly common throughout the world).
opposite and opposed on a locking biner? how many safety precautions do you need........ toproping is so much different than slacklining... it's the difference from being 2-4 feet off the ground and 50-100 feet off the ground...
Do these primitive rigs work well for jumping? I'm tired of all the prefab ratchet based systems.
@AdamBurtle, thanks for this great video!!
Question: if i have no rappel ring for line-locker, can use a oval maillon ?, its safe?
Yes it is. Just make sure you lock it so the sharp screw teeth don't damage your line.
thanks richard!
@Adam Burtle Would you mind answering the questions posted in many of the comments below? They have been up for a long time and since this is a tutorial, it would help if questions were answered here... Thanks!
What Biners were you using?
Does anyone know if this same system could work with 50mm(2 inch) webbing instead of the 25mm(1 inch webbing) shown here?
2 inch webbing is most common with a ratchet system afaik, the primitive setup mostly works for 1 inch as the 2 inch is to wide for it to go neatly through all the carabiners and rings.
This setup results in the locking carabiner screw gates being pressed against each other - the gates being the weakest part. Carabiners are not rated for that kind of load. You're better off using non-locking 'biners in this configuration.
@taylorisgod101202 any oval carabiners work fine. Im using black diamonds from REI. they're still in awesome shape after six months of heavy use, and they're less than five bucks each!
hey mate, is the slings webbing same as the line webbing?
also, should they be a circle cross section carabiner or can be something like this ones: www.amazon.com.au/12KN-Aluminium-Wiregate-Carabiners-Lightweight/dp/B078H648YF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524893497&sr=8-3&keywords=carabiner
what load should the carabiners resist?
que mosqueton es ??
can i use a tubular webbing of 26mm to make a slackline ? would hold my weight 75 kg ?
jesus morilla rubio Yes that's what he's using in the video :)
can someone confirm/deny the use of cordelette instead of webbing for my anchor points. thanks in advance!
Does anyone know if he's using 3/4" webbing or what is the width?
1 inch
'You should know how to do this we have other videos'
OOOOR I just came for this specific video and now I have to go watch other stuff...
@breadventurer I added a note at 3:45 ... basically you just grab about 5 feet of slack and yank in the opposite direction you tugged when tensioning the line. I will remake this video soon with that added bit shown!
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curious why you wouldnt just girth hitch the sling around that pole? Think of how a prussik works, girth with multiple passes. I understand that the angle of the tri-load is relatively low, but just in terms of safe practice, i would recommend the girth hitch.
Was out yesterday on my college campus and I saw some atrocious anchors....
I can count the frames in this video
@bordelloftw i have the same question.. hopefully someone can answer
@TheDavsneddo I got all of the carabiners rings and webbing for 61 bucks at rei.
Breathe any louder cameraman???
400!
he has another video that deals in this and its rather simple. here it is
watch?v=-gKMeeAk460&feature=relmfu
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Yo more close ups of what you're doing would be helpful. Your camera person is definitely letting you down. Not to be a jerk but I couldnt care less that you're in the frame.
Also the "you should know how to do this... we have other videos" is so blatantly unhelpful, thumbs down.
You only use three carabiners, is the title wrong?
7pilks7 He used 4 carabiners. 1 on the first anchor, 1 on the line locker, and 2 on the second anchor.
Yeah saw that, couldn't be bothered to delete..
7pilks7 I agree though. While he used 4 carabiners, he used the "3 carabiner method". Only the carabiners used in the actual tensioning system counts for the method of tensioning.
The title should be either "[…] using the 3 carabiner method" or "[…] using 4 carabiners".
Thanks for not showing
What size slings are you using?
400!