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When do all the cool kids (not Chase) slackline in the Quad???? Just kidding Chase-you're probably the coolest one on the message board.
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Uhh dewd. I'm sitting right next to you and you didn't even ask AND I was there today.
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It seemed like a lot of work at the time :wub:
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We've been slacklining in the quad behind the CFL every day at 3, weather permitting. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and join us. Bring a line if you have one, if not we'll manage to share.
One step=One cookie for slackline noobs
You may have to take a rain check on the cookies though, because I don't bake. Katie Ladydingdong (real last name, no goof) brought in PB cookies today, but there are only 2 left. There will probably be zero left by 3 o'clock. She kept apologizing for burning the bottoms slightly. Don't tell her that burnt bottoms on PB cookies are the bees knees.
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Slacklining behind library at 2:15 if anybody wants to go.
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Today is also a nice day for slacklining behind the library. I'll be there at 3:00 if Margie is interested in joining me.
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Slacklining today at 3 in the slop.
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anybody want to go slacklining around 2 outside!!?? maybe set up a highline into the snowskiii!
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Nice day to get outside and set up a couple of lines, little windy but that's ok.
I'll be out in the quad at 3.
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Riddle me this rope jockeys... what is the purpose of the slackline in the wild? How does it apply to climbing?
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Now that I can't stand (because of climbing), I find balancing on my knees helpful when pulling up my pants, a skill I would be less good at had I not slacklines before.
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Fascinating.
You're missing a d.
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Fascinating.
You're missing a d.
:P
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From my understanding, slack lining in the modern sense was developed by climbers hanging out in Yosemite and other crags.
They were just kicking it, balancing on chains and ropes. People began to realize that it helped build balance along with leg and core strength.
A slack line can be used in place of a tyrollean traverse in the wild.
I believe there are papers out there that describe the therapeutic benefits of slack lining. Speaking on a purely anecdotal level, I believe that it has improved my balance and leg strength by a measurable amount.
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Slacklining made my pants fit better.
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To me... it seems like the tyrolean traverse would be the way to go. If I were really trying to get across some gap... the only time I would ever consider the slackline would be useful was if there was something close below you... like lava. Tyrolean traverse would fail there... but then again... I can't fathom many scenarios where I'd be trying to cross a lava field where I'd be able to get my slackline across? At least without it being on fire.
Water... I think I'd just swim? But slacklining over a river on a hot day would be super fun. Just sayin.
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Water... I think I'd just swim? But slacklining over a river on a hot day would be super fun. Just sayin.
Agreed, Sandman once told me that he might have a good spot for doing just that.
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All You Haters Walk My Slackline. today @3pm in the quad.
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Water... I think I'd just swim? But slacklining over a river on a hot day would be super fun. Just sayin.
Agreed, Sandman once told me that he might have a good spot for doing just that.
This is true!
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slackline around 3:15... any takers?
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Alright, but not for long.
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quad at 3:15
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Going out today @ 3 ish
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About 3ish I hope to be out on the quad slacklining away. Be there or be square.
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did u get out in these gail force winds? Gale... I think its gale...
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did u get out in these gail force winds? Gale... I think its gale...
It was pretty breezy, but doable.
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Out again today about 3, I need to grab some food quick first.
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anyone slackerlining?
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Sure, why not?
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Looks like a great day for slacklining--3 PM in the quad.