{"product_id":"shark","title":"SHARK","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe innovative slackline grip with serious grip!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand new SHARK introduces a new technology: an ultra efficient, toothed gripping system, \u003cstrong\u003estrong, light but heavy duty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toothed technology is designed not to slip, even in difficult environmental conditions, and suits basically all webbing models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile a standard rubber webbing grip can easily fail due to high or low temperatures, strong humidity or slippery materials, you can rely on the SHARK GRIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece of gear will change your tensioning experience, especially if you often deal with dyneema or slippery webbings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eperfect device for experienced slackliners and advanced highlining demands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe SHARK for its great bite\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very important goal of our development process was the exact arrangement, shape and number of the SHARK GRIP's teeth, in order to find the perfect grip without damaging the fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this carefully developed webbing grip, your webbing stays intact, just like your rope when properly used with a toothed device (e.g. Micro Traxion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help you gain confidence in this new technology, Slack Inov' replaces with a Slack IT webbing (Slack Inov' or Spider Slacklines) any webbing damaged by a SHARK used correctly as described in the instruction manual, while damage caused by misuse or by incorrect installation or handling is not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur powerful SHARK can pull not only narrower webbings from 0.7 in (17 mm), but especially \u003cstrong\u003esuper soft\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eslippery\u003c\/strong\u003e webbings made from UHMPE (dyneema) materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can \u003cstrong\u003ebe used to tension up to 7 kN\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough even for very long highline installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: L 2.75 in x H 0.6 in x W 1.8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e! WARNING !\u003c\/strong\u003e To avoid any damage to your webbing, it is absolutely mandatory to \u003cstrong\u003eread the SHARK GRIP \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3804\/6632\/files\/SHARK_Manual_SPIDER_SLACKLINES.pdf?v=1794265449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003emanual\u003c\/a\u003e carefully and watch \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LisHE4B1NthgVbnwk7k7xMJDgvlzqgjF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ethe tutorial video\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and to \u003cstrong\u003eapply the correct pre-tensioning gestures\u003c\/strong\u003e before activating the pulling and gripping process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTensioning with pure simplicity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few different ways to use the SHARK in a tensioning system. We recommend one of these two well-known techniques:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA) Without a real Pulley System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most commonly used and fastest method to add tension to your set-up is \u003cstrong\u003eso-called \"soft-pointing\" the webbing\u003c\/strong\u003e with a grip device like our SHARK GRIP, and pulling tension with the help of a few hands, \u003cstrong\u003eor even alone, by creating a 3:1 ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e of your natural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3:1 BUCKINGHAM system, in combination with a ROLLEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter connecting your webbing into your weblock, pull through as much slack as possible to already create a minimum of tension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the SHARK at least 3 ft (1 m) away from your weblock, pressing the two plates gently but firmly together so the teeth can properly enter your webbing, then clip a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rollex-highline-carabiner-pulley\"\u003eROLLEX\u003c\/a\u003e into the sling of the device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the loose tail of the webbing exiting the weblock and clip it into the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rollex-highline-carabiner-pulley\"\u003eROLLEX\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tail now coming out of your ROLLEX is the one to pull to create tension (always try to pull in the same axis as the webbing you are setting up, to avoid friction in your 3:1 pulley system).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING! Before starting to pull on your webbing tail, create proper pre-tension on the SHARK by pressing the grip plates together with your hand and pulling gently on its sling:\u003c\/strong\u003e this inserts the teeth efficiently into the fibers and creates the proper pre-tension needed to avoid damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNow continue your tensioning process as usual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this technique, the slackline feeds itself into the weblock during the active pulling.\u003cbr\u003eDon't forget your weblock anti-slip knot once you are done tensioning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3804\/6632\/files\/SHARK_buckingham_3-1_rollex.jpg?v=1794182999\" alt=\"SHARK 3:1 Buckingham system with ROLLEX\" width=\"1528\" height=\"475\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB) With a Rope Pulley System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of attaching your webbing directly into the weblock\/linelock on the tensioning side:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach your pulley system safely to the chosen anchor;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip the SHARK at the end of your webbing and attach it directly to your pulley system, using a compatible connector (see below);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBefore starting to pull in your pulley system, create a slight pre-tension on the SHARK by pressing the grip plates together with your hand and pulling gently on its sling:\u003c\/strong\u003e this creates the proper pre-tension needed to avoid damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage your pulley system several times, carefully pushing the SHARK further away from your anchor;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you reach the desired tension, lock the tail coming out behind the SHARK into the prepared weblock at your slackline anchor;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull in as much slack as possible, then remove the tensioning system and the SHARK and let the weblock take all the tension created.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget your weblock anti-slip knot!\u003cbr\u003eCheck some examples of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tensioning-systems\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003ePulley Systems\u003c\/a\u003e to work properly with the SHARK GRIP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich is the best SHARK connector?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs stated in the SHARK instruction manual, use the following compatible connectors to connect the SHARK to your pulley system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rollex-highline-carabiner-pulley\"\u003eROLLEX\u003c\/a\u003e pulley carabiner;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEN 12275 symmetrical carabiners;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equick links from Ø8 to Ø20 mm (0.3 to 0.8 in).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur suggestion: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/aluminum-carabiner-oval-screw-nut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eALUMINUM CARABINER OVAL TWIST GATE\u003c\/a\u003e, light and resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHARK is not a PPE device. It is designed \u003cstrong\u003efor advanced and special tensioning situations.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is absolutely mandatory to read carefully and understand its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3804\/6632\/files\/SHARK_Manual_SPIDER_SLACKLINES.pdf?v=1794265449\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eINSTRUCTION MANUAL\u003c\/a\u003e and watch the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LisHE4B1NthgVbnwk7k7xMJDgvlzqgjF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003etutorial video\u003c\/a\u003e before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spider Slacklines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67838959026344,"sku":"LDI07","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3804\/6632\/files\/shark-1.jpg?v=1794159069","url":"https:\/\/slacklines.us\/products\/shark","provider":"Spider Slackline US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}