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How to balance on a slackline - Exam
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  • 1. What is the primary goal when first stepping onto a slackline?
A) Jumping off
B) Doing a handstand
C) Running across the line
D) Finding your center of balance
  • 2. Which part of your body should you focus on for balance?
A) Your arms
B) Your toes
C) Your core
D) Your ears
  • 3. What stance is generally recommended when starting?
A) Feet shoulder-width apart
B) One foot directly in front of the other
C) Standing sideways
D) Feet together
  • 4. How should your arms be positioned for balance?
A) Straight down
B) Out to the sides, slightly bent
C) Straight up in the air
D) Folded across your chest
  • 5. What type of shoes are best for beginners?
A) Hiking boots
B) Barefoot or socks
C) High heels
D) Running shoes
  • 6. What causes the slackline to move?
A) Your movements
B) The trees swaying
C) Birds landing on it
D) The wind
  • 7. How should you react to the slackline swaying?
A) Jump off immediately
B) Freeze and hold still
C) Scream loudly
D) Counteract the movement with your body
  • 8. What does 'walking' on a slackline involve?
A) Shifting your weight from one foot to the other while maintaining balance
B) Hopping on one foot
C) Taking large, running steps
D) Dragging your feet along the line
  • 9. What is a good focal point for balance?
A) Your feet on the slackline
B) A stationary object in the distance
C) The ground directly below you
D) The sky above
  • 10. What is the importance of a 'soft knee'?
A) It looks more graceful
B) It is required by all slackline associations
C) It makes the slackline easier to see
D) Allows for better shock absorption and balance adjustments
  • 11. Which of these is a safety precaution?
A) Slacklining at a very high tension
B) Using a spotter when learning
C) Slacklining after dark without lighting
D) Slacklining over water
  • 12. What is the best way to improve your slacklining?
A) Give up after a few tries
B) Buy expensive equipment immediately
C) Practice consistently
D) Watch YouTube videos constantly
  • 13. How tight should a beginner slackline be?
A) So tight it almost snaps
B) Just enough to hold your weight
C) Relatively loose
D) Extremely tight
  • 14. What muscle group is primarily used for slacklining?
A) Core
B) Trapezius
C) Biceps
D) Pectorals
  • 15. What is the 'pendulum' effect?
A) A trick involving swinging
B) A type of slackline material
C) The feeling of falling
D) The swaying of the slackline due to your movement
  • 16. When you fall, what should you try to do?
A) Close your eyes and hope for the best
B) Straighten your legs to prepare for impact
C) Land on your hands to break the fall
D) Land on your feet or buttocks, bending your knees
  • 17. What is the 'dead point' on the slackline?
A) The lowest point of the line's sag
B) The point where the line is most worn
C) The center point where balance is easiest
D) The point where the line is attached
  • 18. How does the length of the slackline affect difficulty?
A) Length only affects the speed of the sway
B) Length has no effect on difficulty
C) Longer lines are generally easier
D) Longer lines are generally more difficult
  • 19. How does the tension of the slackline affect difficulty?
A) Tighter lines are generally easier for walking, but harder to set up
B) Tighter lines are always easier
C) Looser lines are always easier
D) Tension has no effect on difficulty
  • 20. What does 'static balance' refer to?
A) Maintaining balance without moving
B) Riding a bicycle on the slackline
C) Jumping on the slackline
D) Balancing while walking
  • 21. What is a common beginner mistake?
A) Looking down at your feet
B) Breathing deeply
C) Staying calm
D) Looking straight ahead
  • 22. What type of anchor is most commonly used?
A) Cars
B) People
C) Trees
D) Buildings
  • 23. What is a 'trickline'?
A) A slackline designed for dynamic tricks and jumps
B) A fake slackline
C) A very long slackline
D) A slackline made of rope
  • 24. What is the purpose of tree protection?
A) To make the slackline more visible
B) To prevent damage to the trees used as anchors
C) To keep animals away from the slackline
D) To make the trees look nicer
  • 25. Which skill is helpful for slacklining?
A) Speed reading
B) Singing
C) Weightlifting
D) Balance
  • 26. What is dynamic balance?
A) Maintaining balance while moving
B) A balancing robot
C) A type of slackline material
D) Balancing on a tight rope
  • 27. What can you do to improve foot stability?
A) Tighten your toes
B) Curl your toes
C) Point your toes
D) Spread your toes
  • 28. What is a good mental approach to slacklining?
A) Patience and persistence
B) Overconfidence and arrogance
C) Fear and hesitation
D) Frustration and anger
  • 29. What is a 'walk of shame'?
A) A celebratory dance after successfully crossing the line
B) Walking on the ground to the end of the line after falling
C) A specific slackline trick
D) A rule against slacklining in public
  • 30. Is slacklining dangerous?
A) It is the most dangerous sport in the world
B) It can be, but the risks can be minimized with proper safety measures
C) It is only dangerous for beginners
D) It is completely safe
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