HOWTO: setup a slackline using the 4 carabiner "primitive" method

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14 жыл бұрын

This shows you how to setup a slackline using two loops slings (tied with water knots in this case), 4 carabiners, 2 forged rappel rings for line-lockers, and 60 feet of webbing. For videos on how to make the slings or use a line-locker, see nwslackline.org

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@keenanmasterson4757 Жыл бұрын

Ten years ago, I started slacklining and this video taught me how to rig my first kit. I never thought I would move across a continent, learn to rig highlines, travel to the desert, rig spacenets, watch friends set world records, help to grow a community of slackasses, and learn to walk in the sky. But I did. And I started on my own, in a park, with only your video for guidance. Thank you. This changed my life.

@TaylorInk8 Жыл бұрын

Revisiting this 10 years later. I slacklined for 7-8 years consistently but stopped and just moved onto different hobbies. Not before amassing tons of gear and was able to walk a line 100 yards! My long term goal. This once obsession was started by this video. Appreciate the content you put together and helping the community.

@soulandfire9252 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the same here, although I didn't manage to walk the entire length of 100m. Great video though. Used to be called North West slackline if I remember.

@alexeisenhardt9299 Жыл бұрын

I want to get good so I can learn how to rig highlines

@benjamincrandall7764 Ай бұрын

I have 500 ft of Slackline from my college years and a whole tension set up and anchors and line locks. Wanting to get back into it to not be fat haha. Gonna get a smaller rig of 1’’ with this video then hopefully work back up.

@Android480 5 жыл бұрын

Its been 6 years since I first watched this video. You're videos got me into slacklining, I followed this exact video the first time I set up a line. Been doing it every year since. Thank you!

@pmcollett 4 жыл бұрын

Probably making this comment 9 years after I first saw this video. Thank you (!!!) for putting this up. Originally I bought a ratchet type system and was having fun. BUT then, when I saw this, I made a set up out of webbing, biners, etc and I have never looked back. This is sooooo much more fun of a set up. Thank you a million times for this video. A few year late saying it, but you made out slacklining more fun.

@thomas40953 9 жыл бұрын

FOUR HUNDRED

@peakyan 11 ай бұрын

nice video, should comment this 8 years ago.

@shaunnisar3699 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam love your channel! You have answered so many of my questions through your videos. F##k the haters! Adam is the MAN!

@SyNRG 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Adam!!! Now to commence slacklining!! :D

@bordelloftw 13 жыл бұрын

@PaperArrows899 Im sorry that Im only just now getting back to you, but I've been using this setup for about six months now, and its working out great for me. you have to use a multiplier to get it tight enough for jumping, but im so glad i went with this instead of a prefab!

@AddieBurtle 12 жыл бұрын

@CuSlackline I have tested all varieties of this sort of setup (3 carabiners, 2 carabiner, 4 carabiners, etc) and this is the most efficient according to my dynomometer.

@davidlevine8648 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid...it would be great if you did close ups of what you were doing and slowly for the eye to see and comprehend. :)

@csault12 12 жыл бұрын

this is very helpful!

@montana.toyota 11 жыл бұрын

A girth hitch or choker configuration actually makes the sling weaker- for short lines like this triloading isn't something to worry about unless you are bringing your lines up to crazy tension for tricks.. and then you can always fix it by using a basket configuration (see Adam's video on slings).. of course you can do what ever you want- these are just my preferences

@rwhe423723 14 жыл бұрын

@nomensteven The line lockers with either rap rings (or a single steel chain link) keep the line flatter, and is also easier to adjust/remove than a clove hitch. In terms of the location of the 2 biners, I prefer to keep mine at the anchor so you're doubling over for the friction lock at the end of the run... it also feels smoother (to me anyway) when there are two on the anchor. I prefer to have as little attached directly to the line I'm walking on as possible, though.

@jarnold1789 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@blakebiltwell5 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Where did u buy the 1 inch slackline?

@abecedarian123 14 жыл бұрын

was this filmed at golden gardens in seattle? anyways, this is a great video, super clear, great job

@WickedVolvo 11 жыл бұрын

I bet the only limit there is carabineer size. That being said, my setup has one where this one has the double. This makes mine look like I am working too hard. Off to buy one more. :)

@RemiDavidKoster 13 жыл бұрын

And how do we release it?

@AddieBurtle 12 жыл бұрын

@tylerpienta I wash mine in a bucket of water, by hand, with something like Dr Bronner's soap (some sort of organic and natural soap, don't use a detergent). You could also use something like Sterling rope wash. It's crazy how dirty a white line can get ... you don't notice until you wash it and it's white again!

@liammyers8853 8 жыл бұрын

@Adam Burtle How long of line can you pull off with this method?

@aladeenmadafaka6286 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I wonder if this self locking method doesnot "burn" slack sling by friction using it frequently? I want to strain 30m slackline, but its a new one and I dont have any professional pulley mechanism. I dont wanna destroy my new sling :) Do you fix the end of sling used for strainig? Or it doesnot slip and holds line firmly? Thx for info

@wakeskateandsnow 9 жыл бұрын

Is it supposed to be really stretch. I tensioned it a lot and it's still really stretch. I'm just learning and whenever I fall off it snaps back up. And rattles everything. I'm just making sure that's normal

@AddieBurtle 12 жыл бұрын

@MrAqua35 Up to 80 is comfortable. Perhaps around 100 is the max I would consider. Even at 80 feet you will need 3-4 people to pull it tight, and the tension+friction will be enough to rapidly wear the portion of webbing inside the friction lock (it will start to heat weld). I have rigged 80-100ft primitives many many times, but it does wear the webbing a bit faster.

@hardrock371 14 жыл бұрын

@grantnestor to loosen using this method you feed a bite of your loose end down through the top of the biner and pull down. the line will pop out and you're good.

@estebancandiaburgos 10 жыл бұрын

@AdamBurtle, thanks for this great video!! Question: if i have no rappel ring for line-locker, can use a oval maillon ?, its safe?

@dogminster7155 10 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Just make sure you lock it so the sharp screw teeth don't damage your line.

@estebancandiaburgos 10 жыл бұрын

thanks richard!

@zambina44 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, this is a great vid! But i have a question - what store/type of store would have the materials needed? Like, the line and whatnot? I want to get started as soon as possible. :)

@nicholasreich137 3 жыл бұрын

Why do you have 2 caribiners on the anker point closest to the ocean? I've only ever used one. Is it easier to pull or something?

@iraidx 10 жыл бұрын

could i use this method on a 20 foot highline? what are some other anchors i could use

@miggetymike1 9 жыл бұрын

Mine keeps coming loose. I tighten as tight as it will go, walk a few steps and then it has let out about 2-3". What can I do?

@triviumlambofgod 12 жыл бұрын

curious what carabiners you are using for this demo

@Alect695 12 жыл бұрын

i have mine set up exactly like this, the gap i set it up in is about 30ft. But, it doesnt tighten very tight. Me and 1 other person can barely pull it to where im still touching the ground. I usually have to get at least 3 people, and usually its just me around. Any simple tricks or suggestions on getting it tighter???

@Hiker1792 11 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use aluminum carabiners or should I use steel? Thanks

@SamSueoka95 8 жыл бұрын

What type of webbing do you use?

@sumedhtarde 8 жыл бұрын

Can we use a figure 8 descender instead of a rappel rings? Rings are not available for cheap in india.

@tylerpienta 13 жыл бұрын

@adamburtle question. ya know how your never supposed to step on climbing rope because it pushes dirt into the rope and tears up the inside of the of the rope there fore making it fail. does that also apply to webbing? and i have neon yellow webbing and its really dirty how should i clean it?

@AddieBurtle 13 жыл бұрын

@breadventurer I added a note at 3:45 ... basically you just grab about 5 feet of slack and yank in the opposite direction you tugged when tensioning the line. I will remake this video soon with that added bit shown!

@siahmonkey10 13 жыл бұрын

hey please answer this question.... what type of carabiners do you suggest i get?

@MrHawtyman 11 жыл бұрын

I bought a ratcheted slackline before and it has broken. I am looking for an alternative method for setting up one. My only concern with this is if it can get as tight as a ratcheted one can, or if it can get tighter?

@triviumlambofgod 12 жыл бұрын

All i have is D shapped carabiners, will these still work?

@Twohunnidpercent 2 жыл бұрын

What size slings are you using?

@501adog 11 жыл бұрын

How much webbing was used in the slings that where water knotted

@LTDcunuk 10 жыл бұрын

when tying to trees, what do you use to protect them from the webbing?

@LTDcunuk 10 жыл бұрын

never mind, found your vid explaining it. thanks

@AddieBurtle 13 жыл бұрын

@siahmonkey10 See the nwslackline web site ... basically any new carabiners that are meant for rock climbing will work. I often use $5-6 oval carabiners for shorter lines like this. For lines beyond 100ft you will want to use steel hardware.

@williamphillips1820 10 жыл бұрын

What's the longest you can go with this setup?

@BoyKissBoy 9 жыл бұрын

William Phillips I use this method, combined with a primitive multiplier (no pulleys like Adam shows in another video, just two more carabiners), and I can set up about 35 m on my own.

@joshkv8240 7 жыл бұрын

@Adam Burtle Would you mind answering the questions posted in many of the comments below? They have been up for a long time and since this is a tutorial, it would help if questions were answered here... Thanks!

@julesclouet8539 Жыл бұрын

Can I ask what knot did you do for your anchors out of curiosity?

@alexeisenhardt9299 Жыл бұрын

Water

@tylerh.7163 9 жыл бұрын

Can you substitute 750 paracord for the loop slings as anchors?? I have some at home and would like to spend as little as possible setting up a rig!

@pjr7613 9 жыл бұрын

Tyler Huzjak Paracord tends to stretch a lot more than nylon webbing. It might hold, but you would have a lot of trouble tensioning your line to a walkable distance. 30ft of webbing at my local REI comes out to about $10. I'd say it's worth it to get webbing.

@tylerh.7163 9 жыл бұрын

Paul Ryan Thank you so much, I really appreciate your reply! I realized I have slap straps for hanging my hammock, I'm gonna try those out. Unfortunately in Kona there's no REI, that said there is the amazing interwebs, so if it comes to it I'll definitely order some. Thanks again man!

@GrantNestor 14 жыл бұрын

dang so i set up my first slackline using your method and i had to cut my anchor to get it down because i couldn't loosen any part of it enough to take it down. what's the trick here?

@bradrutherford66 11 жыл бұрын

Is this as easy to take down as it is to put up?

@invrnrv 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guy. I tried this setup the other day, and just wanted to mention that the two waterknotted webbings could even be longer, maybe up to 30ft in circumference, for larger tree trunks.

@bordelloftw 13 жыл бұрын

@taylorisgod101202 any oval carabiners work fine. Im using black diamonds from REI. they're still in awesome shape after six months of heavy use, and they're less than five bucks each!

@breadventurer 13 жыл бұрын

how do you detension the slackline?

@slackerpantz 12 жыл бұрын

What Biners were you using?

@luismorales3558 7 жыл бұрын

can someone confirm/deny the use of cordelette instead of webbing for my anchor points. thanks in advance!

@Gef88 12 жыл бұрын

Is tri-loading that biner not a problem?

@federicobenavides8372 10 жыл бұрын

if i used this like at 5, 6 mts high, & use a safety leash, does this slack line will hold my fall, i weight about 60 kg.

@BoyKissBoy 9 жыл бұрын

Federico Benavides I'm not sure if you are joking or not, but in case you are not: Highlines are not rigged with primitive setups. The scenario you describe, suggests to me that you have no idea about the safety issues involved. (Please don't take offence, I am saying this because I am concerned, not to pick on you.) If you want to try highlining, find experienced highliners in your area, or go to a festival with highlines (they are starting to be fairly common throughout the world).

@WhataHoax 11 жыл бұрын

opposite and opposed on a locking biner? how many safety precautions do you need........ toproping is so much different than slacklining... it's the difference from being 2-4 feet off the ground and 50-100 feet off the ground...

@bordelloftw 13 жыл бұрын

Do these primitive rigs work well for jumping? I'm tired of all the prefab ratchet based systems.

@tdelaveau 6 жыл бұрын

hey mate, is the slings webbing same as the line webbing?

@tdelaveau 6 жыл бұрын

also, should they be a circle cross section carabiner or can be something like this ones: www.amazon.com.au/12KN-Aluminium-Wiregate-Carabiners-Lightweight/dp/B078H648YF/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524893497&sr=8-3&keywords=carabiner

@tdelaveau 6 жыл бұрын

what load should the carabiners resist?

@3styFekt 7 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if he's using 3/4" webbing or what is the width?

@Taintedgod771 7 жыл бұрын

1 inch

@BenjaminLow 10 жыл бұрын

This setup results in the locking carabiner screw gates being pressed against each other - the gates being the weakest part. Carabiners are not rated for that kind of load. You're better off using non-locking 'biners in this configuration.

@501adog 11 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this same system could work with 50mm(2 inch) webbing instead of the 25mm(1 inch webbing) shown here?

@maxgtas 4 жыл бұрын

2 inch webbing is most common with a ratchet system afaik, the primitive setup mostly works for 1 inch as the 2 inch is to wide for it to go neatly through all the carabiners and rings.

@jmorub 9 жыл бұрын

can i use a tubular webbing of 26mm to make a slackline ? would hold my weight 75 kg ?

@dimmaz88 9 жыл бұрын

jesus morilla rubio Yes that's what he's using in the video :)

@lordparrax 11 жыл бұрын

que mosqueton es ??

@ZaneTaylorMusic 6 жыл бұрын

'You should know how to do this we have other videos' OOOOR I just came for this specific video and now I have to go watch other stuff...

@PaperArrows899 13 жыл бұрын

@bordelloftw i have the same question.. hopefully someone can answer

@samr2411 14 жыл бұрын

@TheDavsneddo I got all of the carabiners rings and webbing for 61 bucks at rei.

@codymathison7117 11 ай бұрын

400!

@kutilkol 11 жыл бұрын

how to unleash it

@shoppy112 5 жыл бұрын

I can count the frames in this video

@somebodyelse5 12 жыл бұрын

curious why you wouldnt just girth hitch the sling around that pole? Think of how a prussik works, girth with multiple passes. I understand that the angle of the tri-load is relatively low, but just in terms of safe practice, i would recommend the girth hitch. Was out yesterday on my college campus and I saw some atrocious anchors....

@BobbieLong 5 жыл бұрын

Hey beautiful humans!!! Thank you so much for watching🖤☺️ SERIOUSLY MEANS THE WORLD TO ME. Can’t wait for this series!! Comment down below what you want to see (fashion wise🥰) LOVE THE FUK OUT OF YOU

@Gcnico 12 жыл бұрын

he has another video that deals in this and its rather simple. here it is watch?v=-gKMeeAk460&feature=relmfu

@501adog 11 жыл бұрын

...?

@perthtours2566 10 жыл бұрын

Breathe any louder cameraman???

@7pilks7 9 жыл бұрын

You only use three carabiners, is the title wrong?

@EdwinnDOrtiz 9 жыл бұрын

7pilks7 He used 4 carabiners. 1 on the first anchor, 1 on the line locker, and 2 on the second anchor.

@7pilks7 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah saw that, couldn't be bothered to delete..

@BoyKissBoy 9 жыл бұрын

7pilks7 I agree though. While he used 4 carabiners, he used the "3 carabiner method". Only the carabiners used in the actual tensioning system counts for the method of tensioning. The title should be either "[…] using the 3 carabiner method" or "[…] using 4 carabiners".

@conradsperosen8731 5 жыл бұрын

Yo more close ups of what you're doing would be helpful. Your camera person is definitely letting you down. Not to be a jerk but I couldnt care less that you're in the frame. Also the "you should know how to do this... we have other videos" is so blatantly unhelpful, thumbs down.