Gibbon Slacklines is a brand that designs and manufactures slacklines and slackline accessories for beginners and experts. Their motto is 'Anytime, Anywhere, Anyone' which means their products are suitable for anyone, anywhere and need no specific skills or experience to use.
Gibbon Slacklines was founded in 2007 by two German entrepreneurs: Simon Kirch and Lukas Irmler.
Firstly, they designed a user-friendly slackline kit suitable for beginners, which consisted of a ratchet, webbing, and tree protection.
Over the years, Gibbon expanded its product line to include trick lines, longlines, travel lines, and accessories.
In 2014, Gibbon was acquired by the Weissenstein Group, a leading sports equipment manufacturer based in Switzerland.
In 2017, the company partnered with the International Slackline Association (ISA) to promote the sport and educate people on safe slacklining practices.
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The Classic Line is a standard slackline kit designed for beginners and all-around use.
The Jib Line is designed for tricklining, providing more bounce and dynamic movement.
The Travel Line is a lightweight and compact slackline kit ideal for travel and backpacking.
The Fun Line is a shorter, lower and easier slackline for beginners and children from 5 years.
The Slack Rack is a freestanding slackline structure with adjustable height that you can use indoors, outdoors or any flat surface.
A slackline is a dynamic rope or webbing tensioned to create a flat surface that you balance on, often used as a fun activity or even as a sport.
Yes, Gibbon slacklines are designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up with no specific skills or experience needed to begin slacklining.
Yes, there are trick lines for doing stunts, longlines for long-distance walking, and highlines for elevated lines. Gibbon offers a variety of slacklines for different uses.
Yes, you can use a Gibbon Slack Rack indoors. This freestanding structure is adjustable in height, without the need for trees, posts, or walls to anchor it.
As with any sport or activity, there is always a risk of injury. However, if you follow proper safety guidelines and practice with caution, you can minimize the risk of injury while slacklining.