SlackYard Assembly and Setup

The SlackYard is made for grass and firm soil. It isn’t designed for sand or very soft ground. If your soil is on the softer side, spread the anchors out and add extra screws on each side. If it’s hard, wet the grass first so the screws go in more easily.

The SlackYard is designed to work best with the included GIBBON ClassicLine. We do not sell sets without the SlackLine included.

Yes! The SlackYard is a great way to start. Unlike traditional slacklines that are often high and intimidating, the SlackYard lets you start just a few inches off the ground. Set the line short and tight for maximum stability, then increase the length as your balance improves.

Everything is in the box except a power drill, which you’ll use to drive the ground screws into the soil. The 16" ground screws and the drill bit you need are both included.

The full SlackYard system measures about 30 ft (9 m) from anchor to anchor, with a walkable line of up to 16 ft (5 m). At its highest setting, the platform sits about 17 inches (43 cm) off the ground. The whole system weighs about 33 lbs (15 kg), so it’s easy to pack up for the park.

Initial assembly takes about 15–20 minutes. Once you've chosen your spot, driving the ground screws takes only a few minutes with a drill.

Not at all—it’s your natural "graduation." Think of the SlackBoard as your foundation and the SlackYard as your playground. It offers the same safe, low-height experience you love, but gives you the extra length needed to feel the true "flow" and dynamic movement of slacklining.

Surprisingly, no. Our ground screws are designed to be "low-impact." They function much like an aeration tool; when you decide to move or remove the system, you are left with only a small hole that grass typically recovers from in just a few days. No concrete or digging required.

The SlackYard safely supports a single user up to 400 lb (181 kg).

MINIMUM: We recommend starting with the A-Frames 3 feet (1m) apart. You can easily move them further apart as you feel more comfortable by unscrewing the wooden plate, lowering the A-Frames, and moving them to a new distance. Remember to re-check your anchors and ratchet each time you use the SlackYard.

MAXIMUM: The max distance we recommend with the anchors at their furthest point is 16.5 feet (5m). The A-frames must be installed no further than two A-frame lengths from the slackline anchor points on each side. This ensures the slackline angle remains below 30°, which is the maximum allowed for safe installation. Installing the A-frames further away is not permitted, as it increases the forces acting on the system.
Practical tip (see illustration 9 in the manual):
Starting from where the slackline is attached (ratchet on one side and anchor tip on the other), hold the A-frame upright and let it fall forward. Lift it again and let it fall forward a second time. The distance reached marks the maximum allowed A-frame position (approx. 16ft/5 m of slackline.)

Yes! Check out the GIBBON Balance App for programs that teach you how to walk your first slackline and how to start playing on your slackline.

Everything is in the box except a power drill, which you’ll use to drive the ground screws into the soil. The 16" ground screws and the drill bit you need are both included.

The SlackYard is designed exclusively to be used in grass and soil, while the SlackRack can be moved anywhere. The SlackYard is more adjustable from 3 feet (1m) to 16 feet (5m), while the SlackRack's adjustability is more limited. The SlackYard allows you to progress over grass at a lower height than the SlackRack.