Slackwire

Usually slackwire utilizes a steel wire 4–8 mm (3⁄16–5⁄16 in) in diameter fixed between two anchor points.

It can also be mounted between two trees at an appropriate distance apart, or fixed to a ceiling or any points which are strong enough to hold a performer's weight.

The angle depends on how long or short the wire is relative to the distance between two anchor points.

The heavier the wire or rope, the more inertia is required to move it laterally, and the more force is needed to control its movement or to bring it back to a place of rest.

Props such as a ladder, chair, unicycle, bicycle, and even a rola bola have been incorporated into some acts.

Some more advanced slackwire stunts are done while the wire is swinging, including standing, handstands, and walking.

[2][3] Slackwire and tightrope appear to be very similar skills to walking and balancing on a thin wire or rope.

Because of this, an artist who works on a tightrope cannot easily make a transition to the slackwire, and vice versa.