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INFINITY
from BALANCE
The INFINITY is a unique device with patented technology that allows you to tension any Longline or Highline without limits.
Whatever your desired length of a set-up, it doesn’t matter anymore. The INFINITY now makes it possible to tension big lines all by yourself.
Your slacklife will finally be filled with infinite possibilities!
In just one single device, we offer you a pulley system, a weblock and a soft release - no extra special gear is needed.
Your 3 In 1 Tensioning System For Any Longline Or Highline
When using our INFINITY, your set-up will stay truly minimal, safe and free from any accessories weighing down your anchor. In one single device we’ve combined the functions of pre-tensioning, tensioning and detensioning. Simple and easy to operate.
If your highline set up does not allow any pulley system use, finally with INFINITY, only one person alone could hang somewhere of a cliff and easily rig an anchor alone. A real revolution!
WHAT IS NEW IN INFINITY 2?
Compare to previous INFINITY 1, now: a very similar game. It’s only a bit smaller, however sometimes even more sketchy. Being used to rigging between sandstone towers, where the first bolt is usually not lower than 10 meters above the ground (if there is one at all) gives you certain courage and confidence in your climbing once you overcome the primal fear of falling and accept the reality of risk and learn how to deal with your emotions. Thus, I think the entire climbing we've done in the Dolomites is in many ways very similar to what we are used to. Sometimes it’s even worthwhile to go alone, without any belay, as we do quite often. Sandstone is also very similar to Dolomite limestone in many ways. You have to always be careful where you step and what you hold. We’re used to trad climbing which is probably a lot sketchier than the rest of the climbing communities all around the world. We aren’t allowed to use chalk, cams or friends, we place only knotted slings instead. Yet, we’re still alive, mainly because we’re not allowed to fall. It’s also important to mention that in order to become acquainted with the alpine environment and climbing, we established a smaller highline one day before. We took it as a strategic exercise, in order to learn/recall mountaineering and alpine climbing techniques required for the following D-day. In the end it seems we made it happen only due to these factors.
• Webbing slot opening has been increased 5 mm more (total of 15 mm), to accept sewn loops of most of the webbings.
• Rounded beads on the front graduated lever for comfortable use.
• Reinforced aluminum red disks and much stronger springs to avoid any risk of misuse that could damage the device.
Some additional observations from a rookie’s point of view: stepping on firm ground again after such long concentration and physical effort feels good. I mean, really good. The highlining itself was so short and such an unimportant part of the whole project, but that’s what makes it more intense. It takes not hours, nor days, but rather months to comprehend and absorb such an experience, especially for an alpine newbie like myself. A lot of ordinary things suddenly feel way more appreciated. There’s certain magic included in such a project - one bottle of wine to celebrate afterwards will make 8 people entirely drunk and I hope I don’t have to remind you where we come from. At that moment we invented the name for our line and trip, an inside joke we’re keeping among ourselves.