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Boosting with slider bar

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Created by Gfly > 9 months ago, 13 Jan 2018
Gfly
165 posts
13 Jan 2018 2:27PM
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Been looking at something like the C1 Maniac which has a sliding hook.

Is boosting less effective or wobbly with a slider bar or rope?

Greenarrowz
NSW, 301 posts
13 Jan 2018 7:20PM
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In short...No.

It takes 1 - 2 sessions to get used to it then after that it becomes a great advantage.
Boosting is no different.
Just replace your dyneema 2-3 times a year so you know your safe.
Prevention is better than cure.

Youngbreezy
WA, 1197 posts
13 Jan 2018 4:41PM
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I swapped over to sliders a few years back and at that time I was still getting my boosting down pat. It helped me quite a lot. The extra freedom of movement made it easier to scoop and pop and I improved my boosting quite a bit.

I guess it comes down to a feel thing. None of the top twin tip guys use sliders but I guess they would all still want to unhook

Plummet
4862 posts
13 Jan 2018 5:13PM
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Feels weird for a while. Then you get used to it.

bjw
QLD, 3685 posts
13 Jan 2018 7:14PM
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Unhooked tricks require extra height
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