Jumping Line To Line

This past weekend, we set up two lines in the yard. Since they both anchored to the same tree, we were able to practice jumping from one line to the other. Here is a video of a successful jump!

Denver Slackline Competition 2013

Today’s post includes a video below.

This past weekend Gibbon Slacklines held a Slackline competition at the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo in Denver, CO. Lots of people from the local Slackline scene were there, in addition to competitors from around the USA. We had the chance to watch the Semi-Finals today, and to meet some of the folks involved.

First off I met Frankie Najera, one the early influences on my Slacklining. I learned from Frankie’s beginner video featured in my beginning Slackline post. It was a pleasure to meet Frankie, and I thanked him for his influence and contributions to this wonderful sport.

The four competitors in the Semi-Finals were Mickey Wilson, Zack Andrews, Alex Mason, and Wes Duckworth. Mickey Wilson is a great Slackliner, and the second person to complete the infamous “Luke Skywalker” move, Zack Andrews has been doing Slackline for 6 months (same as me!) and he’s only 12 years old! Alex Mason is the current national champion, not bad for 16! and Wes Duckworth is a super Slacker from Fort Collins! Like everyone I have met so far in the Slackline community, these guys are top-notch and some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet!

Here’s a bit of video I shot at the Semi’s today. I was very impressed with all of them, and I think Zack Andrews is going to be at the top of the sport very soon. Enjoy!

Turn Around Jump Start

Today’s entry includes a video.

The past two days were wonderful for Slackline, considering it is November!  We did about 4 hours of slacking in the sun. Here’s a quick video of a trick I’ve been doing for about a month now. This is fun to do, and looks cool, don’t ya think?!?!