The Parks and Recreation departments have officially reversed their stance on slacklining in our local spaces. This result reflects the thoughtful nature of our community and our commitment to responsible park use. I encourage everyone to continue using proper tree protection so we can maintain this new access for years …
February 22, 2016
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Slacklining is a balanced based sport with a growing community that believes in healthy living and strengthening the community through yoga, acroyoga, flow and slacklining activities and events. South Florida has a growing community of slackliners with a Facebook group called South Florida Slackline with over 186 members. In case you didn't know what a slackline is, a slackline is a stretched piece of 1" or 2" nylon or polyester webbing tension-ed between two anchors points usually trees. People walk on the webbing to gain balance, focus, and core strength. The trees used to anchor the line are not at risk if the lines are set-up properly (with tree protection ie. towels wrapped around bark of tree or other like materials) and with common sense in mind. Many slackliners know not to set-up slacklines to trees with a diameter less than 12" in diameter and many know not to slackline outside of their own ability range. At this time, Fort Lauderdale has two rules against slacklines in their Rules and Regulations, Rule 2.5 and 7.5(g), and Miami is starting to adopt the same rules for their parks. The purpose of this petition is to show Fort Lauderdale's and Miami's Parks and Recreation Department that there is a large slacklining community and that by making rules to prohibit slacklines in the parks directly effects as large amount of tax payers that use the parks to practice a sport that is safe and harmless to the environment when done right. We'd like to work with the Parks and Recreation Department to help make rules and regulations for slackliners as to what size trees can be used and how the lines must be set-up.
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Reached 100 supporters
February 3, 2016
45 Comments
Slacklining is NOT a crime and does NOT hurt the trees!! its a great way for these kids to stay active and to stay out of trouble. As a professional slackliner myself I can say how much slacklining has helped my life and how much it can and will help this community.
Slacklining is not a crime. It is a fun and healthy outdoor activity that can help people get outdoors while promoting well-being. It is thought by some that slacklining causes harm to trees. This is only the case when there is repeated strain over many occasions to the same spot on a tree. With tree protection, there is no harm to the trees. Slackliners understand the importance of preserving the outer bark of a tree so that the tree's cambium (circulatory system) is protected. Thank you for understanding and promoting the fun and healthy activity of slacklining.
I cannot see any reason that slack lining should be outlawed. If there were any regulations, I could see regulations for the adequate protection for the tree (wrapping with towel or some other medium to protect the bark) and maximum height of the line for safety.
Slacklineing is a sport for all ages. Its a great way to gets kids and adults outside, a great way to spend the day with friends and family. It is safe for both slackliners and the environment when used properly. Tree protection is a must as every slackliner knows. Slackers will often be barefoot so you'll most likely notice that they are the ones cleaning and picking up trash and glass at the park making it neat and safe for everyone in the park.
It would seem that the parks could work in collaboration with the slacklining community to revise the rules and regulations, such that these rules/regs would provide protection for the environment, within the park system, and at the same time, provide benefit to the slacklining community, by allowing slacklining in the park systems. Both parties would benefit.
I believe it should be legal to practice the sport of slacklining as it’s harmless to the environment when done correctly.
Why is it illegal?
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The Parks and Recreation departments have officially reversed their stance on slacklining in our local spaces. This result reflects the thoughtful nature of our community and our commitment to responsible park use. I encourage everyone to continue using proper tree protection so we can maintain this new access for years …
February 22, 2016
Final supporters
Slacklining is a balanced based sport with a growing community that believes in healthy living and strengthening the community through yoga, acroyoga, flow and slacklining activities and events. South Florida has a growing community of slackliners with a Facebook group called South Florida Slackline with over 186 members. In case you didn't know what a slackline is, a slackline is a stretched piece of 1" or 2" nylon or polyester webbing tension-ed between two anchors points usually trees. People walk on the webbing to gain balance, focus, and core strength. The trees used to anchor the line are not at risk if the lines are set-up properly (with tree protection ie. towels wrapped around bark of tree or other like materials) and with common sense in mind. Many slackliners know not to set-up slacklines to trees with a diameter less than 12" in diameter and many know not to slackline outside of their own ability range. At this time, Fort Lauderdale has two rules against slacklines in their Rules and Regulations, Rule 2.5 and 7.5(g), and Miami is starting to adopt the same rules for their parks. The purpose of this petition is to show Fort Lauderdale's and Miami's Parks and Recreation Department that there is a large slacklining community and that by making rules to prohibit slacklines in the parks directly effects as large amount of tax payers that use the parks to practice a sport that is safe and harmless to the environment when done right. We'd like to work with the Parks and Recreation Department to help make rules and regulations for slackliners as to what size trees can be used and how the lines must be set-up.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
February 3, 2016
45 Comments
Please note, practising balance is not just a sport.. there are benefits in participants neurology,psychology & physiology, which can make a huge difference to anxiety sufferers, as well as reaching young people with attachment or attention issues.
Slacklining is NOT a crime and does NOT hurt the trees!! its a great way for these kids to stay active and to stay out of trouble. As a professional slackliner myself I can say how much slacklining has helped my life and how much it can and will help this community.
Slacklining is not a crime. It is a fun and healthy outdoor activity that can help people get outdoors while promoting well-being. It is thought by some that slacklining causes harm to trees. This is only the case when there is repeated strain over many occasions to the same spot on a tree. With tree protection, there is no harm to the trees. Slackliners understand the importance of preserving the outer bark of a tree so that the tree's cambium (circulatory system) is protected. Thank you for understanding and promoting the fun and healthy activity of slacklining.
I cannot see any reason that slack lining should be outlawed. If there were any regulations, I could see regulations for the adequate protection for the tree (wrapping with towel or some other medium to protect the bark) and maximum height of the line for safety.
Slacklineing is a sport for all ages. Its a great way to gets kids and adults outside, a great way to spend the day with friends and family. It is safe for both slackliners and the environment when used properly. Tree protection is a must as every slackliner knows. Slackers will often be barefoot so you'll most likely notice that they are the ones cleaning and picking up trash and glass at the park making it neat and safe for everyone in the park.
It would seem that the parks could work in collaboration with the slacklining community to revise the rules and regulations, such that these rules/regs would provide protection for the environment, within the park system, and at the same time, provide benefit to the slacklining community, by allowing slacklining in the park systems. Both parties would benefit.
I believe it should be legal to practice the sport of slacklining as it’s harmless to the environment when done correctly.
Why is it illegal?
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Please note, practising balance is not just a sport.. there are benefits in participants neurology,psychology & physiology, which can make a huge difference to anxiety sufferers, as well as reaching young people with attachment or attention issues.