The Basics

The Basic Setup

People who are familiar with the gear and knots may not need the detailed explanation, here are the basics.

  • Lasso two trees with runners.
  • Tie one end of slackline with a figure eight on a bight. Clip to first tree.
  • Tie the slackline with a clove hitch six feet from second tree; clip two carabiners through clove hitch
  • Clip tail of line to second tree and back through one clove hitch carabiner; this is your 3:1.
  • Pull hard on tail and tie off with a couple of half hitches on a bight.
  • Sit on the line and bounce to stretch it out, retighten and repeat until desired tension is maintained.
  • Get some one to spot you and walk

WARNING: This setup is close to the ground and should never be used up high. No one should set up a highline without first mastering low-line rigging