De-tensioning your Slackline
Most slackliners know that ratchet sets simply do not last as teeth get damaged and eroded from de-rigging time and time again. A soft-release strap (see the bottom of this page) is always the best way to de-tension a slackline so use one of these if you can, however many slackline kits do not provide these as standard. So here is a short video tutorial demonstrating how to de-tension your slackline without causing too much damage to the teeth of your ratchet.
Please note:
This method works well under normal slackline tension, but take care not to get your fingers stuck in the ratchet. If the slackline is over-tensioned so that you cannot easily take up the tension using the ratchet handle then do not use this method. Your fingers are more important than your ratchet.
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And remember, a soft-release strap is the best way to save your ratchets and maximise equipment safety.
- Safe release-device for slacklines under high pressure
- Comfortable, safe and super practical. Universally applicable on all GIBBON slackline sets and tricklines.
- Once installed, always ready to use! Compatible with all GIBBON slack- and trickline sets - not suitbale for longlines.
- GIBBONs practical "SLOW RELEASE" system is the solution for a safe and material-friendly detensioning of your slackline. The abrupt discharge of energy will be avoided and serious damage to the line, ratchet or user is prevented.
