Slacklining article in the NY Times

[sames]

Saw this on the NY Times website. Anyone here doing this?

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/08/travel/escapes/08slack.html?ex=1315368000&en=9d5fe4b4a323c634&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

Slacklining is a relatively young sport with a growing following. The gear is simple — a one-inch-wide length of flat nylon webbing is strung between two trees (or anything else strong enough to hold it, like a telephone pole and a trailer hitch). With the help of a tightening mechanism, the line is pulled taut enough to support your weight, but it’s loose enough, like a rubber band, to bend some when you stand on it.

[wadem]

That looks pretty interesting. Hmmmm. Might keep my daredevil boys busy... :D

[priyam]

great post on Slacklining, Steve. i've never heard of it but it looks interesting. almost looks like Clubbells in the photo in his hands.

[Joseph David]

Slacklining started with climbers. There are some guys doing some very hairball stuff. Super core intensive balance work. There is a group of students in San Marcos, where I swim, that set up a slack line and practice. One guy took my 5lb clubbells and did some drumming while on the slack line. It was pretty cool.

[peterng25]

had to grab on to something when I read this, ;0)

No CST athletes should feel less than confidence when approaching this sport. I am saying this from personal experience.
I was in Santa Barbara back in June this year, and along the waterfront there are chains between posts. I saw a kid trying to walk along them, so I hopped on. If you do your 4cbd everyday, you're immediately at a double advantage (at least). The reason is, we're used to our supporting feet placed at 45 degree, when you stand on the chain, that means the midfoot rests on it, the tip and heel on each side, giving strong support, actually almost locking it. Then, our joints are already stronger because of the 4cbd, from then it's easy to stick the other foot out. I found it not that challenging, although I am sure if it was a rope or line instead of a heavy chain that doesn't swing much, it would be harder.
IMHO, it's not so much about outward signs of balancing stunts like these, although slacklining looks like it could definitely be tremendous fun. To me, it's about trying on these situations, and using my performance to gauge my current state and to intuitively guide myself towards further improvement, according to CST intuitive training.