Balansa Slackline Quick Start Quide

TIGHTENING AND RELEASING THE SLACKLINE
While tightening and releasing the slackline, always follow the instructions bellow:
• Find a healthy tree with a diameter of at least 30cm.
• Use the tree padding to protect the tree and the slackline.
• Set up the slackline to the desired height (not more than one meter) so the slackline is hori-
zontal.
• Correctly set up the webbing and slackline.
• Tighten the slackline to the desired tension using the tensioner and engage the safety handle.
• After use, release the slackline and clean up.
Slacklining is safe if we take care of the following factors:
• Always warm up.
• Use soft shoes with flat sole or, if possible, its even nicer to go barefoot.
• Getting up on the line should be careful and mindful.
• Length, height, and tension are adjusted step by step, according to our progress.
• Getting off the line should be controlled as much as possible. Don't push away!
PROPER WEBBING SET UP AND COMMON
MISTAKES
Fold the webbing before entering the
1
loop, so it will be horizontal after the loop.
This has to be done for both mounting
points. Turn the tensioner so the tensioning
faces the ground.
Pull the webbing to the tensioner so it is parallel without any twists or turns and insert it in the
2
shaft. Pull the end of the webbing back towards the first mounting point.
Tensioner
Padding
Before and during the tensioning be careful that the webbing is in the middle of the tensioner
3
shaft. Use one hand to hold both ends of the webbing and the other to work the tensioner.
Safety mechanism
We can control the position of the webbing on
4
the tensioner shaft by pulling the tensioner in the
opposite direction of the webbing running away
from tensioner. Use end of the webbing or a piece
of rope for help.
Never let the webbing to start rubbing on the sides of the
!
tensioner shaft as we can see on the picture bellow
Always make sure the cog teeth on
5
either side of the tensioner are safely locked
by the locking plate. If this did not happen
just apply a bit more force on the tensioning
handle so that the teeth lock.
After tensioning, secure the tensioner with completely closing the
6
tensioner handle and locking the safety plate.
To release the slackline, pull the safety handle, hold it and open the tensioner completely
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until the release. When webbing is tensed more, we need a bigger force to open the handle!
Webbing
Handle for
tensioning
Additional
webbing
Locking plate
Cog teeth
Locking plate