Slacklining between the trees
Life a couple feet above the ground doesn’t seem to faze freshman Ben Pattison and junior Parker Kempf. Many students have seen the line drawn between trees on Front Campus on warm days and wonder exactly what it is.
Slacklining is a balance sport that requires two anchor points. The sport originates from rock climbers that found a new hobby while they waited for routes.
- From left, Ben Pattison and Parker Kempf toss a flying disc while balancing on a slackline. Slacklining has become a popular activity at GCSU since the dawn of warm weather.
Pattison and Kempf learned to slackline from previous students, learning the skill and passing it on to the next generation.
The sport requires a sense of balance, nylon webbing and two anchors.
“ Slacklining is a fun hobby and a great way to get to know people on campus. It’s a great way to get to know people and pass down the skill. — Ben Pattison
Posted by Stephanie Sorensen
on Apr 1 2010. Filed under Features, Spotlight.
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