Gibbon Slacklines are safe and easy to set up and disassemble. All you need are two sturdy fixpoints such as trees and off you go! The following video guides you through the simple steps.

 

Need some extra guidance?

Easy! The following links will give you more guidance to create the perfect setup.

 

                          

Setup between trees      Setup indoors                  The right tension            Full Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

- Where can I setup my Gibbon Slackline?

 

The best place to setup your Gibbon will be between two trees at least one foot in diameter, and don’t forget to use tree protection! Gibbon Treeware is the simple solution for protecting the line and the soft bark of the tree from damage caused by friction. You can also use heavy cardboard, carpet scraps or even 2 foam camping pads folded in half lengthwise.

 

- How should I set-up my Gibbon Slackline?

 

Check out the Gibbon set-up guides above and our set-up video made by Andy Lewis, two time world champion of Slacklining.
Additionally, set-up instructions can be found in the manual that came in the box with your slackline.

 

- How should I release the Gibbon Slackline?

 

To release the ratchet, pull on the small lever inside the ratchet and push the main lever open all the way to the opposite side, when reaching the webbing push a little bit harder and the ratchet will release. You should hear a loud crack or pop, which is normal.
See the end of Andy’s set-up video, above, for instructions on taking down your Slackline

 

- I think there might be a problem with my Gibbon Slackline, what should I do?

 

Contact us! We want to make sure you are happy with your Gibbon Slackline, are using it safely, and are getting the most from your Slacklining experience.
info@gibbonslacklines.com
phone 303-443-0162

 

- I am a beginner, what is the best way to start Slacklining on a Gibbon?

 

Gibbon Slacklines are great for beginners too!
To start out, find two trees that are no more than 10-15 ft apart (shorter is easier). Set up your slackline low, no more than a foot from the ground. Start practicing your balance one foot at a time, spend some time on each foot, train each leg. Bend your knees, rise your arms, and engage your core to gain balance. Look ahead. Don’t look at your feet. As you begin to make it further along the line, don’t confuse a ‘good time’ with a ‘fast time’. Don’t rush along. Take your time walking the line and really use your balance.
Watch videos of other slackliners and study their “form”. You will see their knees bent, their arms raised overhead swaying to adjust their balance, and their vision is focused ahead, not down on the line.

 

Can I connect two or more Gibbon Slacklines?

 

Yes, you can connect many Gibbon Slacklines together for set-up variations such as the Delta or the Spider Web, however always remember not to exceed the weight and tension limits of each line.

 

- I have seen videos with people doing jumps, flips and other crazy stuff, is this safe?

 

Gibbon Slacklines are to be used at your OWN RISK. Extreme Slacklining and tricklining can be dangerous. Know your limits and stay safe. Gibbon Slacklines are NOT intended for highlining and should never be set up higher than 4 feet from the ground.