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As a professional slackliner, I’ve traveled the world balancing on all types of equipment, but I always find myself coming back to the Gibbon Classic Line. Whether I’m looking for a fun afternoon in the park or an intense training session, the Gibbon Slackline is a piece of gear I will never grow out of. Light enough to throw in your backpack, and strong enough to hold four tons, this two-piece system is by far the quickest and easiest-to-assemble slackline out there.  You don’t need to be a gear guru to build it, just head somewhere with a couple good trees, crank it tight with Gibbon’s user-friendly ratchet, and you’re set for an afternoon of world-class slacklining. The two inch webbing (unique to Gibbon) makes it easy for beginners to get started, and gives the line the bounce it needs for us pros to perform some radical aerials! The Classic line comes in two lengths, 49 and 82 feet. Reinforced loops at each end accommodate trees of varying diameter. The ratchet in the kit works just like a tow-strap, and includes a locking safety mechanism.  You don’t have to travel into the backcountry to enjoy the outdoors; this is one piece of gear that promises to make any afternoon outing into an adventure.
-Hayley Ashburn

Full Disclosure: Hayley Asburn, like most professional athletes, do receive sponsorship from product manufactorers like Gibbon. We closely vet all athlete reviews to assure that their insights are born from actual in-the-field use and stellar performance. In other words, this ain’t an advertorial.