GIBBON Independence Slackline Kit with ClassicLine, Slackline A Frame x2, Ground Screw - Adjustable Slack Line Set, No Trees Needed

My family loves this kit. They had bugged me for a while to get something in place at home but I felt it was going to be complicated. Rather than spend time with a DIY project I decided to try this. So glad I did. I had it assembled and installed in a couple of hours. The anchors took a bit of work with a long bar to drive them in but they have held very well. Totally happy. They use this rig almost every day.

We only have one viable tree for slacklining, and I thought it would be more convenient a location to set up where we don't have trees. This kit promises, but does not quite deliver. The ground anchors are very hard to get in, and then very quickly come loose. Our current setup is one tree on one side and both ground anchors on the other, and even so one is slowly coming out. It would be nice if the A-Frames were collapsible.

I purchased this to be a new fun family thing for a big 4th of July party. It arrived on time and was exactly what I expected. I knew the box was going to be heavy, but I wasn't prepared for just how heavy it was. It definitely takes two people to lift and assemble. It took about 2.5 hours to completely set up and it was fairly difficult. Putting the ground screws in took the most time. The instructions didn't include a recommended length between the ground screw and the line, which was frustrating and resulted in the line being shorter than we originally intended (we settled with about 6ft between ground screw and A-frame, with the line itself being roughly 13ft of walking slackline). The directions could've been more clear when assembling the A-frame - we first put the A-frame together upside down, but once we figured it out, the second one took less than 10 minutes to assemble. Once we got it put together correctly, the kids absolutely loved it! My children play on it nearly everyday. My kids are just entering early adolescence and are still little, so we started it on the lowest height; which was actually perfect for the off-balanced and uncoordinated adults. :) I would most definitely purchase again and will be recommending it to my friends.

I'm writing this review hoping it helps others like me. I was very hesitant to buy this based on some of the reviews that said it was nearly impossible to get the ground screws the ground, and/or the anchors would start coming loose. I researched every other possibility including setting concrete anchors or other DIY solutions involving a lot of labor. I decided to give this a shot figuring that even if I couldn't get the ground screws to work, I would still use the frames and slackline with another anchoring method. It definitely takes some time and effort to get the ground screws in. I used a hefty garden tool handle that was about 1.5" diameter and 4 feet long. You definitely need a long enough and strong enough lever to turn these things. Still, I had both of them sunk all the way into the ground after a little over an hour of work. Far cry from some reviews saying it took multiple hours or days and it still wasn't in. Though I'm sure soil type makes a difference. I am in Columbia, SC where we have clay/sandy soil with some small rocks. One tip based on my research - make sure to put the screws in at an angle, pretty much in line with where the line will be coming out. NOT angled away like you might with a tent stake. These are designed to resist pulling directly out of the ground. If the line is pulling on it sideways I can definitely see how it would loosen up. After getting the screws in and the frames assembled (fairly easy if you follow the directions carefully), I attached the slackline and tightened it with the ratchet. I put as much tension on the line as I could and no sign of movement from the anchor screws. A few days later and several uses by myself (190 lb) and my 2 teenage sons, and it is still just as tight and solid. Very happy with it and glad I gave it a shot!

The only real issue is the tools the kit comes with are trash, they even include 2 sets for no reason other than to pay for more weight and shipping to give us stuff we will throw away... silly. So why not pass on that kit and sell a separate impact bit made for the eyelets? Making one yourself will beat the eyelet up, but as a single human, I don't know of an easier way.

This is a great way to set up lines in your backyard without the need for trees and or any other anchors. It’s an all inclusive kit and you can, literally, get off the ground quickly!

The two frames were relatively easy to assemble, but then came the ground screw installation. I highly recommend you understand the type of ground and soil you have. I found it nearly impossible to get the screws installed to anchor the slack line itself. If you have even minimal pebbles, stones or roots, these screws just won't go in. It took me almost 5 hours over two days just to get one screw in the ground. Even with the screws installed, once there is some weight on the slackline, the anchors tend to loosen up in the ground causing the slack line itself to droop close to the ground.

The first shipment was lost in the mail but once I got the replacement it was relatively easy to set up. It holds tension well and is a great addition to our balance and exercise routine.

On avait découvert cette discipline cette été amis pas d'arbre dans le jardin! On a craqué pour ce kit qui ne nécessite pas d'arbre! Le montage est très facile ! Une fois monté les petits et les grands se donnent à cœur joie !! Seule difficulté mettre les "vis" dans le sol, chez nous c'était très très dur!! Toute la famille recommande a 100% La marque a également développé une petite appli qui fournit des tutos sympa et très simple pour bien débuter!!! De très bon conseils !! Idéal pour le jardin pour tout le monde !!

Die Lieferung kam sehr schnell. Der Aufbau gestaltete sich für mich mit den mitgelieferten Schraubenschlüsseln und alleine als nicht machbar. Die Schrauben sind sehr schwer zu drehen und nur mit geeignetem Werkzeug festzudrehen. Dafür halten sie aber dann auch wirklich fest. Alles Material macht einen sehr stabilen Eindruck. Große Probleme bekam ich mit den Flügelankern zu Fixierung der Slackline in den Boden. Vorher unbedingt die Bodenbeschaffenheit prüfen. Für uns ist dieses wirklich schöne Sportgerät nicht zu benutzen, weil wir wegen des steinigen Erdreichs die Anker nicht in den Boden bekommen. Schade. Ein entsprechender Hinweis bei der Produktbeschreibung wäre sehr hilfreich und würde eine Fehlinvestition vermeiden. Fazit: das Gerät ist gut, die Beschreibung aber verbesserungswürdig. Ich hätte es mit diesen Hinweisen nicht gekauft.

Wir haben die Slackline jetzt seit ca. einem Monat im Einsatz und wir sind sehr zufrieden damit. Die Bodenanker sind gut, sie halten auch in sandigem Boden recht zuverlässig. Meine Kids, aber auch wir Erwachsenen stehen beinahe jeden Tag auf der Line. Würde ich wieder kaufen!

Das Ding ist, wenn es mal aufgebaut ist, sehr gut. Habe keine Bedenken, dass es (mich) hält. Das Versenken der Ankerschrauben ist so eine Sache und war ein ziemlicher Kraftakt (habe die Schrauben soweit versenkt im Boden, dass ich mit dem Rasenmäher drüber fahren kann). Man braucht eigenes „Werkzeug“, um die Teilen in den Boden zu drehen - in meinem Fall ein sehr dicker Holzstiel. Zu zweit haben wir es letztlich dann geschafft.

In Ermangelung von entsprechenden Befestigungsmöglichkeiten haben wir uns für die unabhängige Installation der Slackline entschieden. Die Halterungen, Bodenanker und die Line selbst sind sehr Hochwertig und seit einigen Wochen steht das ganze auch ohne Probleme im Wetter. Zur Nutzung selbst muss nicht viel ergänzt werden, die Line ist perfekt für die Slack-Line Akrobatik nutzbar. Für die Bodenanker muss aber in jedem Fall ein Untergrund vorhanden sein, in den diese mindestens 30 -40 cm einschraubbar sind. Bei uns handelt es sich um eine Rasenfläche und hat hier problemlos funktioniert. Bislang musste ich die Bodenanker auch nicht nachziehen.