Freewalker slackline history
American climbers used their free times on parking lots and camp site to walk parking lot chains, hand railings, or even ropes strung up between the trees. The big difference between tightrobe walking and this was the fact that the line was loose and therefore more challenging.
During the 80s the sport evolved and a flat webbing was made, and this is slacklining as it is known today.
When first encountered by strangers, many onlookers question the motives behind slackliners. Why do you walk that line? some people ask. Whats the point? It isnt until you step on the webbing itself that you feel the peace and welcome resolve that slacklining offers. Some people walk to stay in shape for other sports, others for the pure enjoyment of pushing yourself to the limit, and still other because it is such an addicting activity that one cant help but slackline.
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For many though, there is a heightened state of being that can be achieved while walking the line. A peaceful Zen is reached, as a focus on a cluttered life becomes focused on balance instead. The only thing that truly matters once you are on the line is being able to take the next step. It would be amazing if life could be simplified in this manner, but the sad truth is that it cannot. Fortunately, however, slacklining provides this experience, and slackliners who take it to the extreme know an inner peace that most people will never appreciate. These are the slackliners who have made history, and will continue to make it in the future.
Despite its compelling heritage among the climbing community, slacklining is still struggling to become accepted as a mainstream sport. Many cities have bans or restrictions on slacklining, and many people dont understand how safe slacklining is.
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