![]() Never allow more than one participant on the line at a time.The line should never be more than 3 feet high.Trees used for anchors should be protected from damage and be at least 8 inches in diameter.Stepping off the line safely is recommended when a participant feels he or she is about to fall.Fall precautions should include spotters or crash pads.Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Therefore, it should not be used for other purposes. Equipment used for these activities must be designed for the adventure sport industry and will be exposed to extreme forces. Staff members for these types of events are responsible for learning proper setup, operational guidelines, and safety techniques. Before units, districts, or councils decide to promote or host slackline activities and other adventure sports, they must follow the Sweet 16 of BSA Safety and submit a tour and activity plan for council review with a description that includes the slacklining activity. ![]() As with any activity involving height and motion, there is risk involved. ![]() Slacklining is an adventure program growing in popularity. “If that happens, I’m interested in helping write the pamphlet,” he said.īut first, read the… Official BSA guidelines on Slacklining If Lewis gets his way, that would include a Slacklining merit badge. It’s not hard to imagine troops, teams, and crews setting up slacklines wherever their unit’s next Scouting adventure takes them.Īnd now that slacklining has the BSA’s blessing, anything is possible. It’s not just for epic performances, but rather something anyone can do in their own backyard.” Gibbon Slacklines, the brand used during Eagle Scout Andy Lewis’ Super Bowl show, describes the sport as “the act of balancing along a narrow, flexible piece of webbing which is low to the ground and usually anchored between two trees. Well, provided your Scouts also follow new BSA safety rules outlined below.įirst, a reminder about what exactly slacklining is. Times change, and now your Scouts have the go-ahead to follow in Eagle Scout Andy Lewis’ famous footsteps. ![]() I first told you about the addictive, challenging, community-based activity that involves walking across a two-inch tightrope after an Eagle Scout slacklined at the Super Bowl.Īt the time, though, the BSA hadn’t ruled on slacklining. Find two trees, grab some friends, and work on your balance: Slacklining is now an approved Scouting activity - with qualifications.Īfter a thorough review, the BSA’s Health and Safety team officially OK’d the extreme sport this week for all Scout units, districts, and councils. ![]()
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