Slackline tree protection: protection for trees and longline

The park's ban to slacklinining without protections

The practice of Slacklining without the necessary tree padding can be extremely harmful for the bark of trees. Slackline has been banned in public parks in some cities. These bans are the consequence of some people's neglect.

To avoid that the slackline is harmful to trees, first of all, pay attention to the choice of the tree: it must have at least 40 cm diameter with a rough and thick bark (trees with thin bark are the most sensitive).

In addition, pays attention in the period between January and May, because below the bark a membrane is forming for the growing.

Last, prevent the anchor sling from completing the loop of the tree as it would suffocate it.

Anchor sling with wide flat surface

Another precaution concerning the anchoring to the tree refers to the type of sling that pass around it.

It is important that it is not a rope, despite the use of tree guards, its limited surface would not prevent it from damage the bark. Also prevents any sling knots get in contact with the tree.

Then use sling with a large surface, or the ROUND SLING SPANSETS.