Classic Slackline, at least looking at it as something to split in categorys, consists of walking tensioned low lines, at ground leve, with distances up to 30 or 40 meters. More than that would probably have to be considered as longline.

The trickline is one of the more extreme strands. The lines are placed between 1.5 and 2 meters high, with distances and between 16 and 30 meters and athletes use it as a trampoline. They jump, starting from various bases and, in the air, make rotations, flips and grabs, wich they seek to combine in ever larger sequences. On the line they can also do static tricks, which do not imply jumping.

To learn more, read the full article on trickline.

The highline, is the form of slackline that is practiced in great heights, between mountains, buildings, trees and other elevated anchorages. here the slackliner is strapped to the slackline and lifeline by a leash and harness.

This strand, very demanding from the mental point of view, provides an incredible adrenaline sensation in those who practice and has a great impact on those who witness this activity.

Inside the highline there is also the freesolo, in which the athlete does not sail safety equipment.

To learn more about what is slacklining and look into the more extreme side of it, read our full page on highline.

Longline is practiced at ground level, like classic slackline, but the distances exceed 40 meters. Here the goal is essentially walking, although it can also be trick bouncing.

Generally, to setup very long longlines, one of three things is required to ensure that the line does not touch the floor with the athlete’s weight:

• A very tense line;
• Very high anchorages;
• A valley or a slight depression terrain between the anchorages.

This difficulty in rigging very long lines has slowed the evolution of the branch, whose record is close to 700 meters, far from the world record of highline.

To learn more about this sport, read our full page on longline.

What defines rodeoline is that the slackline has no tension. The goal is to walk or surf the tape. Rodeo surfing also allows you to walk and do static positions, turns and mounts.

Slacklining with zero tension lines is possible on highlines, at ground level or over water.

To learn more about this sport, read our full page on rodeoline.

Slackline yoga consists, as the name suggests, of practicing yoga on a slackline. Postures and meditation techniques. Find out more about this branch in our interview with yoga slacker Gex Her.