This aspect of the slackline is characterized by an enormous dynamic, in which creativity plays a fundamental role, which makes the range of invented maneuvers increase at breakneck speed, along with the difficulty. Judgment systems like ISI have a list of about 500 tricks. Within these we can group some types of trickline maneuvers. There are static maneuvers, which include various postures and positions on the slack and dynamic tricks that have a wide range and generally greater difficulty.

In dynamic trickline tricks, the athlete gains air or bounce from a base, ie the body part that touches on the line. The base can be butt bounce, back bouce, feet, shoulder or even some dynamic tricks such as crook. Once you gain the desired height you can do the trick, be it a rotation, a flip or grap, then land on one of the bases. The tricks are many and the possible combinations countless, but we can group them by type:

• Air grab tricks where riders work steeze between bounces.
• Sick’s, which can only be made on a slackline, like the Nasty Chest where you grab the line to make a move on it;
• Flips.
• Rotations and spins,
• Etc.

The trickline tape must have some minimum features and requirements to perform well so that we can practice safely:

• It must be at least 15 meters when mounted. In addition to a longer line provide greater amplitude, better absorb the impact of the body, protecting our lower back. The ideal distance for a trickline will be between 18 and 25 meters.
• It should be between 3.5 and 5 centimeters, so that the impact on the body is spread over a larger area, protecting the athlete.
• The trickline tape should be accompanied by two ratchets to achieve perfect tension or, alternatively, a pulley system.
• A secure trickline tape must have a security backup on each turnstile. To learn more see the basic Slackline rules.

Here the opinions may differ, but one thing is for sure, the most popular trickline lines after the first and second generation (Jibline to Flash Line and Surferline) were Gibbon and Slackline Industries modular lines.

These include Slamina and Steeze Line, for their power, softness and resistance to intubation.

It is true that today there are many others that may even resemble with this. But looking to the preference of the majority, these should two be in the top 5.

Then there are other lines with different characteristics that may appeal to those who prefer a slower and softer line. Here the highlight goes to the Slacktivity Superjumpline which, with its 3.7 cm width, stands out for its slowness and for being super soft and comfortable. The major disadvantage it has will be lateral swing, far superior to the others and sometimes creating some insecurity when launching  and landing the tricks that require more amplitude.

Finally, for the lightest, a line like Gibbon’s Eliments may be the ideal solution.