Slackrope

Similar to tightrope, slackrope requires some degree of balance, leg strength, and most of all, lots of practice, and can be combined with other skills like juggling or unicycle for amazing effects.  Whereas tightrope requires a primarily stable balance, with only vibrations or springiness in the rope, slackrope depends upon a moving balance, countering or amplifying the natural sway of the rope.  A skilled performer may control the rope's motion to produce anything from a full swing to virtual stillness.  

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Steve on slackropeJonathan on slackropeJeanette juggling on slackrope.Jeanette lying down and juggling on slackrope.  Photo by Larry.Jeanette on slackropeJonathan falling off the slackrope.  Photo by Jeanette.
Jonathan on slackrope, YMCA show.  Photo by Larry.Jeanette on slackrope, passing with Jonathan.  YMCA show.  Photo by Larry.Jeanette juggling on slackropeFeet on slackropeJonathan on slackrope.  Photo by Jeanette.Jeanette squatting on slackrope

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