Slacklining to improve skiing?

**smolakian** · 02-05-2007, 04:54 PM

Anyone into slacklining?

I climb indoors during lunch a few times a week. Last week I started sessioning the slackline for about 5 minutes every time before I leave. I'm not really that good at it yet. But, the improvement is pretty fast. It feels like it will be pretty damn good for skiing too.

Slacklining engages the core and is all about the fast twitch muscle response under rapidly changing conditions. Not that I need a reason to do it, besides the fact that it's fun. But, has anyone used or head about slacklining as part of their ski conditioning routine?

**reidhresko** · 02-05-2007, 05:06 PM

routinely. it has noticeably improved both my skiing and bike handling skills. highly recommended...

**iskibc** · 02-05-2007, 05:12 PM

Isn't that something hippies do?

**smolakian** · 02-05-2007, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by iskibc

Isn't that something hippies do?

I'm working my way up to the slackline+hack+drum with a joint in my mouth combo move. It hasn't worked...I keep tripping over my dreads.

**nick > jesus** · 02-05-2007, 05:41 PM

i have one in my yard, i have it REALLY loose and that makes it quite difficult, it was suggested to my a while back by my coach, when i had really shitty balance

**skinny_kid** · 02-05-2007, 05:47 PM

It makes sense to me that it would help with your balance and reaction. I do it for the fun factor but it's cool that it can help your over all athletic ability at the same time

**gh444** · 02-05-2007, 07:09 PM

being able to do this can't hurt

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...kline+backflip

**shmoesmith** · 02-05-2007, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by gonehuckin

being able to do this can't hurt

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...kline+backflip

**hutash** · 02-05-2007, 09:02 PM

Anything that improves balance and core strength is going to help your skiing. That is why sex on a trampoline is so good for skiing.

**Dr.Evil** · 02-05-2007, 10:54 PM

Seriously, what is slacking? I need all the help I can get when it comes to skiing.

**Kevo** · 02-05-2007, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by hutash

Anything that improves balance and core strength is going to help your skiing. That is why sex on a trampoline is so good for skiing.

Right on. It is a tried and true method. I would assume slacklining does indeed help with skiing too.

Anyway regarding slacklining (excuse the shameless self promotion), me slacking the highline at the Ouray Ice Fest a few weeks ago-

In conclusion, slacklining in ice climbing boots is not an easy task.

**MeatPuppet** · 02-05-2007, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by gonehuckin

being able to do this can't hurt

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...kline+backflip

In-sane! I'm in awe!

**gaprhatr** · 02-05-2007, 11:42 PM

I did a lot of slacking after breaking my leg last april, definately helped me gain back all/most coordination that I lost. The wobble board helped too.

**doublediamond223** · 02-05-2007, 11:45 PM

I've tried it a few times, I can barely stand up on it. I would imagine it would help a lot of things.

**Steven S. Dallas** · 02-06-2007, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by gonehuckin

being able to do this can't hurt

Holy Moses, that is retarded sweet.

**twodogs** · 02-06-2007, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by gonehuckin

being able to do this can't hurt

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...kline+backflip

I love the slow motion speak at the end.

Why don't you guys just call it tightrope?

**mrryde** · 02-06-2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by the Mad

Why don't you guys just call it tightrope?

because its not

**edg** · 02-06-2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by the Mad

I love the slow motion speak at the end.

Why don't you guys just call it tightrope?

Slackline.
Tightrope.

There seems to be somesort of difference implied there. I'm just having trouble quite seeing what it is. Anyone help?

edg

**AsheanMT** · 02-06-2007, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Kevo

Right on. It is a tried and true method. I would assume slacklining does indeed help with skiing too.

Anyway regarding slacklining (excuse the shameless self promotion), me slacking the highline at the Ouray Ice Fest a few weeks ago-

In conclusion, slacklining in ice climbing boots is not an easy task.

^^^ Makes you nucking futs!!

**Orange Julius** · 02-06-2007, 11:08 AM

It would have been cooler with crampons on

**shmoesmith** · 02-06-2007, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by edg

Slackline.
Tightrope.

There seems to be somesort of difference implied there. I'm just having trouble quite seeing what it is. Anyone help?

edg

Tight rope uses a round rope that is so tight that it doesnt sag under the persons weight.

slacklining uses 1" tubular webbing with slack in it...This creates a flat surface, and the tubing creates a dynamic/bouncy effect on the line. The dynamic effect is what makes it such a better tool for balance, and allows for some of the 'tricks' that people do on it.