Have you been slacklining?

​When you see a long piece of webbing, about 10 meters long and 30 cm off the ground, in a school or park, often between two trees, that could be a Slack line.
 
Fun is the main focus when slacklining.
 
It teaches children and athletes about balance. They are also used as fitness equipment or in physiotherapy. The activity also has creative aspects, with a tradition in performances and shows and as equipment in public spaces.
 
Switzerland is the first country to recognise slacklining as a sport. Nine years after the founding of the national federation of Switzerland, Swiss Slackline was elected by the Swiss Sports Parliament as a new member of Swiss Olympic.
 
Isn’t it like tight rope walking?
Tight rope walking involves walking across a rope pulled tight between the two fixed objects, while in slacklining the rope or wire has a bit of slackness and looseness to it. In essence, tightrope walking involves walking across a rope that has tension to it and less give than the slacklining version. While, in slacklining tension is given to the rope only when the walker’s body weight adds this tension to it.
 
In summer in Wengen there is usually a Slackline set up for anyone to try for free. With the beautiful cliffs behind it, it will be easier to look straight ahead which will help your balance.