What is Slacklining?
Slacklining is the art of walking a flat webbing between two anchors.
Types of Slacklining
- Urbanlining
- Highlining
- Tricklining
- Slackline Yoga
- Rodeo Lines
Why Slacklining?
Slacklining develops and provides many benefits as a recreational activity:
- Focus
- Balance
- Breath
- Body awareness
- Core Strength
- Flexibility
- Posture
- Confidence
Getting Started
On Campus:
The Fitness-Wellness program currently hosts two Slacklining opportunities each week requiring no experience. Students, Faculty, & Staff can come try Slacklining on Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30p – 6:00p on the QUAD near Kirk Building. If raining slacklining will be canceled.
On your own:
To get started on your own you will need to purchase a Slackline or Slackline kit. Slacklines come in all different styles and lengths. A few to consider:
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Contact Information
If interested in getting involved with Slacklining please contact Janes Dreamweaver (dreamweaver@truman.edu).