What is the Best slackline to buy in 2021?
We have our top two recommendations for slackline kits to buy in South Africa at the end of this post. Before we get there though we have a little bit of extra information on slacklines so you can make an informed decision before parting with your hard earned money.
Which slackline company should I buy from?
There are a lot of slackline companies around the world that are run by slackliners for slackliners. We highly recommend buying from them to support the slackline industry which in turn leads to improved slackline gear by those companies.
We also recommend to buy locally manufactured slackline products over imported products as it’s not only better for your wallet but the environment too.
Should I buy the cheapest slackline for sale?
The cheapest slacklines online are often slacklines being produced in large scale by companies that have no idea what the sport is about or how it works that are simply trying to imitate products to turn a profit.
This has sadly lead to slacklines that barely work or could potentially even be dangerous. We recommend that you do your own research on companies before parting with your money or letting your child get one one those slacklines.
What is the best slackline company in South Africa
We stock slackline kits, spare parts and slack gear by Viper Slacklines. Viper slacklines is a South African company started by two local slackers with the sole purpose of creating the best slackline gear in South Africa as well as teaching and growing the South African slackline community.
What is the best slackline for kids and beginners
Viper Slacklines Primitive 20m Kit
This is a very versatile kit that can be used for setting up a rodeoline or surfline as well as walking training.
- lightweight and compact
- Can be used as rodeoline, surfline or walking line
- Great for practicing to highline
- Great for walking practice
- Great for practicing static slackline tricks
- Cheaper than a ratchet set
- More complex to set up
- 25mm wide slackline webbing can be intimidating for first time slackliners
- 25mm can be sharper on the skin
- Steeper learning curve for walking
Viper Slacklines 23m Active Kit
- Wider 50mm slackline webbing is very approachable for beginners
- Easier to learn to walk on
- Softer slackline webbing which is nicer for tricks and yoga slacklining
- Easier and quicker to set up
- Requires less components
- A lot bigger and heavier than the lightweight kit (not an issue if you’re not planning to carry it around a lot)
- Slightly more expensive
The best slackline kits compared
Ultimately both of these kits are fantastic for both beginner and experienced slackliners.
For kids and beginners we would recommend getting the Active Slackline kit.
The best slackline for adults would be the Primitive Slackline kit if you’re planning to get into highlining or longlining and the Active kit if you’re slacklining recreationally or would like to get into doing tricks and yoga slacklining.
