Kiavash Sharifi can hardly describe the feeling of tip-toeing across an abyss on a thin ribbon of webbing that bends ever so slightly downward. The 22-year-old is one of a growing number of Iranians ...

Standing on a swaying length of flat nylon slung like a tightrope, my knees shake as I try desperately not to fall. But every time I take a tentative step, I lose my balance. Fortunately for me, this ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Kiavash Sharifi can hardly describe the feeling of tip-toeing across an abyss on a thin ribbon of webbing that bends ever so slightly downward. The 22-year-old is one of a growing ...

Kiavash Sharifi can hardly describe the feeling of tip-toeing across an abyss on a thin ribbon of webbing that bends ever so slightly downward. The 22-year-old is one of a growing number of Iranians ...

Slacklining, an extreme sport popular among rock climbers, is gaining a foothold in Iran, where there are no formal institutions for the sport and much of the equipment and safety devices are handmade ...

(CBS News) Walking on a tightrope with just a pole for balance is hard enough -- yet some folks want even more of a challenge. So they put some slack in the rope and balance with just their hands.

Slacklining is a daring sport soaring in popularity after one California woman went viral for her TikTok videos showcasing the activity. Athletes engaging in the sport balance on a flat piece of ...

Slacklining is an increasingly popular sport, and it seems to be extra popular in Boulder. This balancing act — which involves tying a flexible line to two poles or trees a few feet off the ground and ...