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Product innovation

Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

Individuals are challenged to engage their stabilising muscles, improving balance, coordination and core strength
– Robert Keading
Credit: Gibbon Slacklines

Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.

Founded by Robert Kaeding in 2007, the company has been instrumental in popularising slacklining – similar to tightrope walking – around the world. The Giboard is a balance board designed to challenge stability, strength, and coordination. The SlackRack is a free-standing frame designed for indoor slacklining practice.

Gibbon has also launched its SlackFit programmes. Kaeding says these programmes aim to bring fitness, therapy and fun to group exercise routines and promise a new offering for venues and providers. The programmes comprise Energy, Core, and Strength offerings. They integrate slackline exercises with cardio intervals, targeted core engagement and muscle strengthening, for a holistic workout experience.

Kaeding says: “Individuals can improve their balance, coordination and core strength, while enhancing flexibility, agility and mental focus.”

Company Details
GIBBON Slacklines
Gibbon is the world's leading slackline manufacturer. Founded in 2007 the brand is present in over 30 countries and has sold hundreds of thousands of its slacklines to athletes from every sport.
Address
159a Silberburg Strasse, 70178 Stuttgart, Germany
Telephone
+49 (0)176 8111 5856
Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
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Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.

Founded by Robert Kaeding in 2007, the company has been instrumental in popularising slacklining – similar to tightrope walking – around the world. The Giboard is a balance board designed to challenge stability, strength, and coordination. The SlackRack is a free-standing frame designed for indoor slacklining practice.

Gibbon has also launched its SlackFit programmes. Kaeding says these programmes aim to bring fitness, therapy and fun to group exercise routines and promise a new offering for venues and providers. The programmes comprise Energy, Core, and Strength offerings. They integrate slackline exercises with cardio intervals, targeted core engagement and muscle strengthening, for a holistic workout experience.

Kaeding says: “Individuals can improve their balance, coordination and core strength, while enhancing flexibility, agility and mental focus.”

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