Slacklining, Fire & Ice - 4K showcases an extraordinary balance performance set against dramatic elements of fire and ice.

A new sport has come to town, one that tests balance, focus, coordination and core strength. Slacklining, which is said to have been invented by a pair of rock climbers in 1979, is the practice of ...

Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this ...

Despite what the name suggests, slacklining isn’t for slackers. This sport, which requires pretty darn good balance at all times, involves tying a flexible line to two poles or trees a few feet off ...

If you’ve ever hung around college quads, climbing crags, or even public parks, you’ve probably seen someone walk barefoot, arms flailing for balance, across a one-inch-wide line of taut nylon webbing ...

I never heard of slacklining until I read Adam Bryant’s recent story in The New York Times. Slacklining – a loose version of walking a tightrope – is all about balance and overcoming fear. You string ...

Picture a thin band of slightly loose nylon webbing strung between two trees. Then imagine balancing, bouncing, flipping and tightrope walking on it. Welcome to the world of slacklining, an adventure ...

A small group of friends in the Vancouver area are at the forefront of slacklining, a burgeoning subculture that's pushing a fringe sport to ever-greater heights and distances. "While I'm out there, ...

Every Wednesday, a dedicated group of slackliners gathers in Al Safa Park, ready to challenge themselves, find balance, and connect with others. What started as a casual way to unwind after work has ...

Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this ...

Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this ...