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The ‘Extreme Slackliner’ Is Artist And Athlete

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Slacklining in incredibly difficult, requiring tremendous balance and core strength. Meet Chelsey Magness, a GearJunkie contributor and YogaSlacker who takes the sport to the next level.

This video by the Seeker Stories delves into the sport that sees people balancing high over waterways and canyons on thin, slack lines of webbing.

Why do they do it?

“It’s another form of meditation for me,” Magness said. “And, when I get on the line, it doesn’t let you think of anything else but staying on it.”

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