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Welcome to Slack Science, the place for all things slackline. Here you will find various articles and videos dealing with various aspects of the sport of slackline. Whether you are looking for info on what pulleys to purchase, how to rig a highline, or just some tips for walking slacklines, Slack Science is the place for you! Remember, if you enjoy what you are ready, be sure and donate what you can to the cause. It takes a lot of time to write up these articles and every bit of assistance helps! Thanks for reading our articles and happy slackin!

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SMC 3-inch Doubles VS Rock Exotica Mini Machined Doubles - The showdown!

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SMC 3-inch double pulleys vs. Rock Exotica Mini Machined Double Pulleys An article about the efficiency comparison between the SMC 3" Double Pulleys and the Rock Exotica Mini Machined Double Pulleys.

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Safety Reminder

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Highline Safety A reminder to everyone that slacklining, specifically highlining, is a very dangerous activity that requires a very specific set of knowledge and gear. Please read on for the reminder.

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Highline Leash - Part 2 - Connection Point

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Connection Points Part two of our series on Highline Leashes - All about the connection points.

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Highline Leash - Part 1 - Material and Characteristics

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The first article in a series of articles about the Highline Leash. In this article we will be looking at what makes a good highline leash.

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Wind Dampeners

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Wind Dampeners Have you ever gone slacklining in extremely high winds just to find that your line oscillates to the point where you can no longer walk it? This technique will help mitigate that issue with a few very simple items.

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All About Webbing Anchor's

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Webbing Anchors

An in-depth article on the various types of slackline webbing anchors and how they are used.

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Line Sleeves

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Line Sleeves Line Sleeves - What are they, how to use them, and what to use when you need them.

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Slider Tapes

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Slider Tapes Highline taping technique to allow for the backup and main line in a highline to move independently of eachother.

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The CMC MPD - Pure Brake Awesomeness

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CMC MPD

An in-depth review of the CMC MPD as used as a braking device for a slackline pulley system. We test the MPD side-by-side with the Petzl I'D, which has been the industry standard advanced braking device for several years.

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All About Shackles

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All About Shackles

Big shackles, little shackles, straight shackles, twisty shackles, everything about shackles and what to look for when getting some for your slackline rig.

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Gear Test - Leash Fall Simulations

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on Friday, 02 December 2011
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A highline leash fall simulation test using two strands of a prototype Vectran webbing. We tested the total force on the whole system as well as just the backup line using both standard anchors as well as dynamic anchors.

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The 9:1 Base Pulley System

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An all-in-one guide to rigging and using a 9:1 base pulley system for ultra longlines and high tension slacklines. We cover both the side-by-side and embedded 9:1 techniques.

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The Sliding-X Anchor

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An article all about equilizing bolts. This mostly deals with the sliding-x anchor that is most commonly used for highline setups with bolts. This technique works for any number of bolts beyond two.

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All About Spansets

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An in-depth article about Spansets. From the inner workings of the slings, to how they are rated, to the various uses they have within a rig; All you could ever want to know about the extremely bomber round slings that are so commonly used for slacklining.

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All About Slackline Webbing

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A comprehensive article about the different characteristics inherent in all slackline webbings. Plus, an in-depth look at each of the slackline webbing's offered in the Balance Community online shop.

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All About Pulley Systems - The Complete Guide

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Pulley Systems

The complete guide to slackline pulley systems. An in-depth look at each component of your slackline pulley system, from the main pulleys all the way to the multiplier.

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All About Pulley Systems - Part 5 - Multiplier Characteristics

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Multiplier

A continuation of our series on pulley systems, this article goes into great depth about the various components within a multiplier and different characteristics to look for when building your multiplier system. A great guide for those looking to expand their setup or get into longer and higher slacklines.

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All About Pulley Systems - Part 4 - Rope Characteristics

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Static Rope

Part 4 of the series 'All About Pulley Systems', an article about the different characteristics of static rope used in your pulley system. We discuss various aspects of the rope to look out for and compare two products from Balance Community to give you a good idea on how to choose your rope.

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All About Pulley Systems - Part 3 - Connection Point

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Connection Point

A continuation in the 'All About Pulley Systems' series. We go into depth about the connection point for your pulley system. We evaluate the three main ways of connection and the pros and cons of each. Plus an in-depth guide at purchasing a rigging plate for your slackline tensioning system.

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All About Pulley Systems - Part 2 - Brake Characteristics

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Slackline Brakes

A continuation of our 'All About Pulley Systems' series. This article is about the various characteristics to look for in your braking device for your slackline pulley system. From type of brake to ease of detensioning, this article is full of useful information for choosing the right brake for your pulley system

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Slack Science said, I have seen line-lockers destroy low stretch webbing at tensions as low as 1/5 the breaking strength
Commented in post All About Webbing Anchor's on Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Slack Science said, The reason we use double rings is mainly for redundancy. Also, the rings that come with a line-locke
Commented in post All About Webbing Anchor's on Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Drew Sanford said, Exactly how important is it to use weblock-style devices on low stretch webbing? I know quite a few
Commented in post All About Webbing Anchor's on Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Slack Science said, Those are definitely not safe! Better would be to use stakes in the grassy area. Definitely do not u
Commented in post Safety Reminder on Tuesday, 08 May 2012
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