King of Slackline 2012 + Queen of Slackline 2012

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It's September again, which means a new edition of Gibbon's popular video contest "Queen and King of Slackline 2012" is here!

What is it: The system is simple – each Monday a prorider shows a particular trick and you have one week to repeat it successfully and send a video (YouTube link) to contest@gibbon-slacklines.com. If you do that, you advance into the next round! Plus, author of the best video of each round wins a Gibbon T-shirt :)

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How To Setup a Slackline Without Trees

Of course, the easiest way how to build a slackline is between two trees – but what if there aren't any on your garden? Or if you want to install your line on a beach or even indoors? Don't worry, there are many techniques for rigging a slackline without trees:

Outdoor Indoor Build your own A-frames

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Slackline Tricks Encyclopedia

Tricklining is one of the most popular forms of slacklining – there are dozens of stunts to perform and the only thing you need is a simple slackline kit, no expensive equipment.

And what's great on this activity is that it is still fairly new, so new interesting tricks with attractive names are born every day and you can even create your own! Here you can find a huge list of them, with videos, pictures and tips, organized by their difficulty. (and in case you also do pogo jumping, we have a similar trick list as well ;-) Enjoy!

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Slackline Tree Protection – Simply and Easily

Using trees for anchors is the most common way of a slackline setup. And as they serve us so well, we should also look after them – a proper tree protection is very important to keep the trees (and your line) safe from abrasion.

So how to do it?

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