Schildkröt SLACKLINE Manual De Instrucciones página 2

Warning! Never install the product over water (e.g. pools,
paddling pools, rivers, lakes, etc.). Danger of drowning.
Choose stable anchor points. The anchor strength must be at
least 14.200N (approx. 1,420kg per attachment point).
If you choose trees as anchor points, they must have a
circumference of at least 100cm (Ø 30cm) at the level of the
attachment height. Trees must be completely healthy,
not damaged, infested or diseased. If you have any doubts
about the suitability of the trees, seek advice from a
professional.
Perforating fasteners (nails, dowels, tree screws, screw hooks,
etc.) may not be used.
If you use a tree as an anchor point, it must be protected from damage. Always use a suitable tree protector (e.g. 970702
Schildkröt Tree Protector - sold separately). The pressure on the bark must be spread in such a way that the contact width of
the Jungle Line strap is at least 10cm for a circumference of 100 cm (fig. 1+2).
If you choose a pole construction, the construction must withstand an anchor strength of at least 14.200N (approx. 1,420 kg)
at both attachment points.
Assembly of the slackline system:
Lay the slackline in front of you.
The Schildkröt Slackline logo
print must point upwards.
Step 1: Thread the ratchet cover
onto the webbing sling with
ratchet (=fixed end) (fig. 1).
Step 2: Loop the fixed end around
a tree and pull the ratchet
through the reinforced loop end
(fig. 2). Take care that the webbing
will not be twisted.
Step 3: Loop the slackline
(lose end) around the other tree
and pull the complete slack flatly
through the reinforced loop
(fig. 3+4). Take care that the
webbing will not be twisted.
Step 4: Now thread the lose end
of the slackline through the slot on
the ratchet and pull the slack all the
way through the ratchet (fig. 5).
Again, take care that the webbing
will not be twisted. Before using
the ratchet, the slackline must be
pulledflat by hand (= pretensioning).
Tip: Ask a second person to help
you! The ratchet must face
downwards to the ground.
Use the ratchet by moving its
handle back and forth (fig. 6).
The tension is sufficient when you
are not able to tighten the handle
on the ratchet with a maximum
ratchet force of approximately 400N.
The slackline can't be tightened
anymore, and the handle of the ratchet is fixed.
Warning! Tension the slackline by hand only.
After the tightening process, the ratchet must audibly and securely snap into its end position (fig. 7).
Warning! The ratchet must lie under the slackline and must be covered with the ratchet cover
to protect against catching, pinching or shearing points. Roll up overhanging webbing and
cover with the ratchet protection (fig. 8+9+10).
Follow the same steps for the teaching line. The teaching line must be installed approx.
1.50 - 2m above the slackline.
The height depends on the size of the user holding onto the teaching line. Make sure that the
teaching line is always installed above head height. Strangulation hazard.
The first steps on the slackline:
Beginners should take care to install the slackline in a short (and therefore more stable) distance between two trees or posts.
The height should not be higher than 50 cm.
The tighter the slackline system is tensioned, the more stable the slackline is. Beginners should practice balancing on a tight
slackline with little sag. The tension can be adjusted at any time afterwards.
The use of the teaching line is recommended in the beginning. Grasp the teaching line with both hands while stepping onto
the slackline with your feet. Try to keep your elbows aloft your ears. Keep your eyes on the slackline. This will help to keep
your balance.
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