Video: Slacklining and Surfing La Jolla

Do you have patience and balance? Try slacklining in La Jolla today, or at least watch the video to see what it is all about.

Slacklining is a growing activity where "slackers" balance along a narrow, flexible piece of webbing, which is usually anchored between two trees. Slacklining is similar to tightrope walking, but the rope is not rigidly taut—there is some give (slack) in the line.

Our YouTube Clip of the Week features slacklining in scenic La Jolla Shores and at Pines Park in San Clemente. As an added bonus the 4 minute 21 second video has an up close point of view footage of surfing Blacks Beach, Lost Winds Beach and Salt Creek. 

The video has just 328 views, since it was uploaded in Jan. 12.

If you are interested in slacklining in a San Diego park, please observe the following rules (municipal code):

• All slacklines are temporary and may not be left unattended. Lines should be easily visible to the public with bright colors or colored markers.
• All lines should be removed before sunset.
• Lines should not be longer than 40 feet.
• Lines should not be higher than 4 feet from the ground.
• Cemented posts (signs, fencing, light poles, etc.) or other park structures (playground equipment, court equipment, etc.) should not be used as anchors.
• Trees lesser than 1 foot in diameter at the tie-off point may not be used as anchor posts.
• Tree protection should be used for anchor lines. Protection (carpet, burlap, blankets, thick cardboard, etc.) should be placed between the tree and the entire anchor line at the tie-off point.

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