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The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
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Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
Posted:
Can any slack line enthusiasts recommend me a brand or a kit to start out with? I have some extra cash and I've finally decided to buy my own, but I have no idea what I should start out with. I was thinking the Slackline Brothers Minima Kit.
https://www.slacklinebrothers.com/Detail.bok?no=32
I don't know much about slack lining, just that it looks really fun. XD So, if anyone can recommend me something better or let me know if that's a good brand, it'd be much appreciated. ^_^
Can any slack line enthusiasts recommend me a brand or a kit to start out with? I have some extra cash and I've finally decided to buy my own, but I have no idea what I should start out with. I was thinking the Slackline Brothers Minima Kit.
https://www.slacklinebrothers.com/Detail.bok?no=32
I don't know much about slack lining, just that it looks really fun. XD So, if anyone can recommend me something better or let me know if that's a good brand, it'd be much appreciated. ^_^
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The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
Posted:
I just remembered that Home of Poi sells slack lines! Has anyone used the ones from HoP? And would you recommend them?
https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/listItems/Slack-Line
I just remembered that Home of Poi sells slack lines! Has anyone used the ones from HoP? And would you recommend them?
https://www.homeofpoi.com/shop/listItems/Slack-Line
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Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
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Location: South Africa
Posted:
Oh, missed this.
I am going to get a minimalist, primitive kit similar to this in a month or so: https://www.nwslackline.org/32/article-building-a-basic-slackline
I have costed it at about €70 or so, but still need to get a couple line-lockers, so maybe €75?
About ZAR750 or so. Just over R700 without linelockers. That is for a 23 line and 8m to turn into slings.
Oh, missed this.
I am going to get a minimalist, primitive kit similar to this in a month or so: https://www.nwslackline.org/32/article-building-a-basic-slackline
I have costed it at about €70 or so, but still need to get a couple line-lockers, so maybe €75?
About ZAR750 or so. Just over R700 without linelockers. That is for a 23 line and 8m to turn into slings.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
Posted:
Thanks, Aston.
ZAR750? R700? You're talking about currency, right?
I'll refrain from calling you a witch and stoning you, if so.
23 line? Meters?
It's a fairly cheap set up. What he says about the ratchet systems makes me kind of wary about getting one of those now.
I think I'm going to go for making my own kit now.
What would you rate the difficulty of setting a slack line like that up? I'm a complete beginner. The ratchet system seemed a lot easier to set up.
Thanks, Aston.
ZAR750? R700? You're talking about currency, right?
I'll refrain from calling you a witch and stoning you, if so.
23 line? Meters?
It's a fairly cheap set up. What he says about the ratchet systems makes me kind of wary about getting one of those now.
I think I'm going to go for making my own kit now.
What would you rate the difficulty of setting a slack line like that up? I'm a complete beginner. The ratchet system seemed a lot easier to set up. Question everything.
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The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
Posted:
Alright, this is what I've come up with so far:
2 12' lengths of 1" nylon webbing for the slings
75' of 1" nylon webbing for the main line
2 Omega Pacific Rappel Rings
4 Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate Carabiners
The total is $84.94.
That's all I need according to the article. Do you know of anything else I may need or does that sound about right?
Alright, this is what I've come up with so far:
2 12' lengths of 1" nylon webbing for the slings
75' of 1" nylon webbing for the main line
2 Omega Pacific Rappel Rings
4 Black Diamond Rocklock Screwgate Carabiners
The total is $84.94.
That's all I need according to the article. Do you know of anything else I may need or does that sound about right?
Question everything.
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Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Tree protectors if you are going to put these on trees. Just use some old towels, or cardboard or something like that. If you are useing artificial supports it is less of anissue.
https://www.nwslackline.org/96/howto-setting-up-a-basic-primitive-slackline
is how to set up that sort of system.
And yes, ZAR and R are currency, in this case South African Rand. 23m, yes. Not sure where the "m" went.
I am keen to get mine.
Tree protectors if you are going to put these on trees. Just use some old towels, or cardboard or something like that. If you are useing artificial supports it is less of anissue.
https://www.nwslackline.org/96/howto-setting-up-a-basic-primitive-slackline
is how to set up that sort of system.
And yes, ZAR and R are currency, in this case South African Rand. 23m, yes. Not sure where the "m" went.
I am keen to get mine.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
The Poi Spinning Undead
173 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, United States, USA
Posted:
Oooh, I'm bookmarking that page.
So, you only need one carabiner at one end? And three at the other?
Also, you've been very helpful. Thank you!
I am very keen to get mine too.
Oooh, I'm bookmarking that page.
So, you only need one carabiner at one end? And three at the other?
Also, you've been very helpful. Thank you!
I am very keen to get mine too.
Question everything.
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