HOWTO: setup a slackline using the 4 carabiner "primitive" method

This shows you how to setup a slackline using two loops slings (tied with water knots in this case), 4 carabiners, 2 forged rappel rings for line-lockers, and 60 feet of webbing. For videos on how to make the slings or use a line-locker, see nwslackline.org

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• nwslackline
• slackline
• primitive
• ellington
• golden gardens
• seattle

[siahmonkey10]

hey please answer this question.... what type of carabiners do you suggest i get?

[adamburtle]

@siahmonkey10 See the nwslackline web site ... basically any new carabiners that are meant for rock climbing will work. I often use $5-6 oval carabiners for shorter lines like this. For lines beyond 100ft you will want to use steel hardware.

[breadventurer]

how do you detension the slackline?

[adamburtle]

@breadventurer I added a note at 3:45 ... basically you just grab about 5 feet of slack and yank in the opposite direction you tugged when tensioning the line. I will remake this video soon with that added bit shown!

[GrandmasMan]

FOUR HUNDRED!

[Dankbuds421]

best set up vid on the net

[Hockey123123]

how far is the distance between the poles used here?

[csault12]

this is very helpful!



[MrAqua35]

What is the maximum range for a setup like this one in the video?

[fearthespeed]

@martinezsix5o You're right that D-shaped biners keep the load on the strongest part of the biner, however in this case I wouldn't suggest D shaped carabiners, as they will pinch the webbing into the spine of the carabiner, which decreases the strength of the webbing. A HMS or oval biner will work best as it keeps the webbing flat. I've tried both, and symmetrical biners work best. The strength of the biner usually exceeds the strength of the webbing, so I'd worry less about the biner breaking.

[tylerpienta]

@adamburtle question. ya know how your never supposed to step on climbing rope because it pushes dirt into the rope and tears up the inside of the of the rope there fore making it fail. does that also apply to webbing? and i have neon yellow webbing and its really dirty how should i clean it?

[martinezsix5o]

@siahmonkey10 Any climb rated carabiner should work. Although I would go for a D shaped carabiner. Since they shift the weight to the strongest part of the carabiner. REI.com has loads of em for a fair price.

[CuSlackline]

Is this easier to pull slack than using 2 biners with a friction knot? it seems like this way has more of a mechanical advantage?

[bordelloftw]

@taylorisgod101202 any oval carabiners work fine. Im using black diamonds from REI. they're still in awesome shape after six months of heavy use, and they're less than five bucks each!

[bordelloftw]

@PaperArrows899 Im sorry that Im only just now getting back to you, but I've been using this setup for about six months now, and its working out great for me. you have to use a multiplier to get it tight enough for jumping, but im so glad i went with this instead of a prefab!