slackline
Tensioned walking strap
A slackline is a flat nylon webbing stretched between two anchor points—usually trees—for walking, balancing, and performing tricks.
Unlike a tightrope, it has significant give and bounce, requiring dynamic balance rather than rigid control.
Slacklining emerged from rock climbing culture and ranges from low lines in parks to highlines strung across canyons: She spent the afternoon practicing on the slackline.
Tough woven strap material
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- tensionStretched or strained state
tautness · elasticity · stretch · sag · rigging · shackle · sling
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
control · footing · proprioception · counterbalance · alignment · posture · weight-shift · wobble
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- presenceState of being somewhere
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
flow · patience · calmness · meditation · zen · breathing · visualization · commitment
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
Public leisure grounds
- treesWoody plants with trunks
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- beachSandy waterside margin
- backyardOutdoor space behind home
nature · forest · mountains · cliffside · riverbank · scenery · wilderness · festival
webbing
Tough woven strap material
tension · tautness · elasticity · stretch · sag · rigging · shackle · sling
equilibrium
State of balance
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- steadinessState of being constant
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
poise · control · footing · proprioception · counterbalance · alignment · posture · weight-shift · wobble · recovery
focus
Concentrated attention point
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- presenceState of being somewhere
awareness · flow · patience · calmness · meditation · zen · breathing · visualization · commitment
agility
Quickness and ease
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
park
Public leisure grounds
backyard · nature · forest · mountains · cliffside · riverbank · scenery · wilderness · festival · gathering
bounce
Spring back after impact
longline
Fishing line with many hooks
- balance equipmentbalance board, balance ball, balance beam, wobble board, stability ball
- obstacle coursesmonkey bars, cargo nets, rope climb, wall climb, balance beam
- tightropetightrope, high wire, funambulist, balance pole, aerial act
- balance actsequilibrist, hand balancing, handstand, headstand, tightrope
- slacklininghighline, longline, waterline, webbing, balance
- skill toysyo-yo, diabolo, kendama, juggling balls, juggling clubs
slacklinebalance beam
Elevated narrow plank for routines
tightrope · steel beam · solid ground · beam · I-beam
slacklinesolid ground
Stable surface beneath
floor · stable platform · firm footing · pavement · flat surface