Waterline, slackline over water

Waterline is a way to practice slackline or, rather, it means slacklining under certain conditions, in this case over water. It is precisely the fact that the line is suspended over water that determines whether or not we are doing waterline.

Waterline is not a
modality, but a context

It doesn’t matter if we are doing trickline, longline or rodeoline, or if the line is thinner or wider. You can trickline over water on a 2.5 cm line, or longline and rodeoline on a 5 com line over water. In any case we are talking about a waterline, either over a river, over the sea or over a swimming pool.

Waterline Competions and records

Water trickline competitions have already taken place such as the “International Waterline Competition 2019” in Italy, which took place in June, and, as far as the longline is concerned, the records have been beaten successively, year after year. .

Waterline webbing

If we are going to trickline a slackline with grip is recommended. Generally rubber-printed ones, like Slacktivity’s Superjumline or Gibbon’s Jibline, are good options.

For the longline, if we don’t have high anchor points, a line with little stretch may be a good idea to make setup simpler.

On the other hand, a thin slackline webbing wont be so heavy when soaked. It will make our lifes easyer while on the line, transporting and drying it.

In either case, whether long, trick or rodeoline, the best thing we can have on a waterline is a soft slackline webbing. Because when we fall over the line the scratch is from end to end.

Tips

This form of slackline has no major technical or assembly differences from what is practiced on the ground. But there are some basic things to keep in mind, so here are some waterline recommendations and tips:

Having something that floats, whether it’s a body board or whatever, can make the setup a lot easier.
We must be sure that it is there is an easy way to get out of the water.
Check that the depth is sufficient and that there are no rocks that pose a danger in case of a fall.
If possible have something stuck in the center of the line, a leash, a piece of webbing or rope, that helps us pull the slackline down to get back on it.
Save energy to put it down and carry it ;).
If we waterline in salty water, we have to wash the Slackline Webbing thoroughly with fresh, detergent-free water. And dry it in the shade. This is how it should be dried whenever it gets wet, regardless of whether it is in fresh or salt water.
When dropping it is important to protect the ears from direct impacts on water. When falling from the slackline we should try to dive or, if we fall sideways, protect the ear well, to prevent any eardrum injury.
We must be sure we do not ride on watercourses where boats pass. If so, we need to know that we are at a safe height in case of a leashfall, that would make all the sense in this circumstances.