Slacklining

So Monday was a fun day at BSQO. One of the Gibbon Slackilines’ Pros, Micki, who refers to himself as a “Slacker,” stopped by the store for the afternoon. Micki is in the midst of a busy cross country tour, performing tricks and introducing the sport of slacklining to thousands of people. Although the sport is just start to catch on the East, it is growing like crazy out West. Micki’s recent tour stops include EMS stores in the North East, Paragon Sports in NYC and other retailers like Black Squirrel Outfitters.



Micki’s advice for beginner slackers was simple:
- keep your head and eyes looking up, not down at your feet
- put your arms over your head slightly bent
- concentrate/focus
- practice, practice, practice (sorry – there are no short cuts)



Micki has been a slacker for over eight years and he is extremely talented. He showed us jumps onto the slackline, on the slackline, from one to the other and most impressive were his yoga poses. In between tricks he spotted quite a few of us as we tried to walk the line. The photos say it all. Hopefully Micki or another slacker will come through Pelham again.


Don’t forget the slackline makes a great gift for $80. We are also carrying the new “funline” which is perfect for young kids ($100).


Keep Practicing!!