Breaking-Test: Slackline with Girth-Hitch-System

[@Felix-gm3zc]

Thanks for sharing this! I learned once, that you should place a girth hitch completely flat around the object. If you would place the sewn loop in your case slightly to the right side, it could choke the tree more but maybe increase the strength because of less readjusting and friction. Would be interesting to break test it:)

[@dyhrman1]

Very interesting. Thank you :) I use a gibbon surfline with the single girth hitch system - as it comes it the original package when you buy it. I tension it as much as am able to do on my own. Should I worry about my line breaking or does it take more people to tension it to a critical point?

[@br6145]

would it be a good or bad idea to attach a carabiner on the loop for the webbing to pass through, reducing friction and wear? I'm guessing this would apply lateral force on the carabiner which it isn't rated for. has anyone done this before and how has it worked for you? thanks

[@7oxxlaurenxxo7]

Hey there, I'm just a beginner. How do you know if your slackline is low or high tension. I've been told that the correct tension for learning is where the middle of the slackline drops 6-12 inches when sat on. Also, do you have a video for setting up a safety or back up line for the ratchet? I saw another video of a ratchet that wasn't locked and it nearly sheared the guys knee cap off. Very dangerous! I'd love to know what I need to get to set up a safety line. Thanks so much.

[@SlacktivityCh]

+EtInArcadiaEgo Check this for the forces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4aln62Ept58hZY And for the beginning, just take your line short and tight.