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|   | What is Slacklining? |   |   |   |
|   | Slacklining Photos |   |   |   |
|   | Basic Slackline Systems |   |   |   |
|   | Technical Analysis of Slacklines |   |   |   |
|   | Disclaimer |   |   |   |
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| 9:1 Tensioning System A 9:1 system is simply a 3:1 system with a second 3:1 system put onto the end of the first 3:1. I recommend using a release hitch on this sytem, as you can build up significant tension using a 9:1 system, especially with more than one person pulling on it. It should be noted, however, that this is a 9:1 system when friction is ignored. That is allright when you use pulleys instead of carabiners, but carabiners introduce a significant amount of friction. This system generates a lot more tension than a 3:1 system, but it is not truly a 9:1 system. To find out what it actually is, you would have to measure the force you pull on the rope and compare that to the tension produced on the line. |
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| 3:1 System Start out with a 3:1 system with a release hitch. |
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| Secondary 3:1 Anchor Clip a second carabiner into the anchor. |
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| Secondary 3:1 Prusik Place a prusik onto the end of the 3:1 system. Run the end of the 3:1 system through the carabiner at the anchor, and clip it into the prusik. This creates a secondary 3:1 system pulling on the original 3:1 system, for an overall 9:1 mechanical advantage. (See comments above regarding friction.) When the prusik reaches the carabiner, simply slide it back out the rope and you can tension the system more. |
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