Slackline Industries 50 Foot Play Line with Bonus Help Line, DVD, Tree Protection, and Instruction Manual for Kids and Beginner Adults

I bought this for my son a few years ago, and he's only recently begun to learn how to use it. (When I bought it, he was seven years old; now he is ten. ) To begin with, the positive: When it comes to setting it up, fifty feet of line with about eight feet attached to the ratchet gives you plenty of options. The ratchet is smooth and works well, with no skips or glitches, and it is relatively simple to set up. The webbing is nice and wide, with a rubberized grip, and the entire set up has no trouble holding me at 230 pounds, let alone my 70 pounds. son. br>br>And now for the bad news: The help line with the D- has been mentioned by a few people. The ring is almost ineffective. It's nearly impossible to keep it tight enough to be useful. BUT, for a relatively inexpensive fix, I started using a ratchet from a tie down strap, and it worked perfectly. The only drawback is that you lose a lot of length by ratcheting the line directly instead of adding the line attached to the D-ring. rings. It's now perfect because I added the ratchet, which allowed me to keep it as taut as the slackline itself. br>br>Mine didn't come with the DVD, but the directions are fairly clear. I once ratcheted it incorrectly, resulting in the line becoming tangled in the ratchet, which took me about 30 minutes and a lot of profanity to untangle. You won't have any problems if you follow the instructions. It also lacked a carry bag, which is standard on most of its competitors. I'm not sure if newer versions of the software do. Overall, this is a good line; with the helpline fix, it's nearly perfect; however, the extra ratchet should be included so I don't have to pay for it and the length of the helpline isn't reduced.

Harmoni Jones

| Apr 03, 2021

Overall, this is a well-made slack line; what drew me in was the overhead help line, which is ideal for beginners. There are two minor flaws to be aware of as a buyer. 1) The ratchet end of the line can only be wrapped around trees with a circumference of less than 70 inches (178 cm). That may seem large, but any tree with a diameter of 22 inches or more (55 cm) is too big. If you're going to use it in your backyard, make sure you measure your trees first. The D- The help line's ring end is even shorter, which creates the same issue. Fortunately, if necessary, it can be wrapped around branches. br>br>2) If you purchased this model for the overhead help line, keep in mind that it is held in place by metal D-rings. rings. As other reviewers have pointed out, these don't do a good job of keeping the line taut. The rings will slip and the line will loosen if you apply more than a few pounds of force to it. I discovered that I needed to keep the overhead line in place all of the time. Rings are a waste of money. I eventually gave up and just tied knots in the overhead line. br>br>For the price, I think this line is a great value, especially with the overhead help line. I can't give it more than 4 stars due to the severe restriction on tree diameter and the ineffective D-pad. The overhead line is held in place by a ring fastening system.

Monica Humphrey

| Jul 29, 2021

Although this is a high-quality slackline, I agree with many other reviewers that the help line with the D rings is essentially useless. The help line loses tension as soon as your child exerts any pressure on it, and it must be retightened. In addition, mine did not come with the promised instructional DVD, which I would not have used anyway. Advantages: br>br>
- Exceptional stitching and constructionbr>- The color and pattern complement each other beautifully. br>- a well-known brandbr>- Tree protectors of high qualitybr>- Cons: Lack of a detailed instruction manual and safety warningsbr>br>
- It's pointless to call the help line. br>- There isn't a carrying bag available. br>- The DVD that had been promised had not been delivered. br>- For large trees, tree protectors are a bit short. br>br>If you're on a budget, I would recommend.

Darwin Camacho

| Jun 10, 2021

It has piqued the interest of the children, who are eager to master it. I'm finding the helpline to be a waste of time. It has a D-lock on it. ring. A D- ring! It doesn't matter how well you secure it; if even a small amount of weight is placed on the helpline (which, let's face it, kids will do), you'll have to set it up again and again. I'm actually on Amazon right now looking for a better helpline (one with a ratchet, perhaps) to use with this product because I'm disappointed with the helpline's performance. I wouldn't have bought the whole "kit" if I knew I'd be back here spending more money on a better helpline. I would recommend that the manufacturer reconsider the helpline mechanism.

Reuben Cervantes

| Jun 18, 2021

The only drawback was the lack of tree protection (felt pad) for the help line; however, the ratchet itself is of good quality. The construction is extremely durable. Despite the lack of a DVD (thank you, YouTube), the setup was simple. I'm excited to take it with us to the park whenever we go. Transport is simple. setup and teardown.

Avah KAY

| May 24, 2021

This is for my grandson, and I bought it for him. It made him extremely happy. It's a very sturdy and well-made item.

Emerald Rice

| Dec 27, 2020

It's extremely strong and, depending on the thickness of the trees, can support a significant amount of weight. Two adults and two children have been on it at the same time.

Angelina Hurst

| Mar 05, 2021

This is a fantastic product that the children adore. We, the tree protectors, are grateful for the helpline. Everything you need in one place! It comes highly recommended.

Erik Ramsey

| Apr 29, 2021