Scott Airman picks up slacklining hobby Published July 17, 2013 By Airman Megan Friedl 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Airman 1st Class Andrew Crandall, 375th Medical Support Squadron medical records technician, spends his free time slacklining. Slacklining is the sport of balancing and walking on a line that is flat and typically made out of nylon or polyester webbing tensioned between two anchor points, such as trees. Crandall was first introduced to slacklining at his college campus last year. His interest grew and he purchased his own line and now practices it as a regular hobby. Depending on the weather, he is usually on the line twice a week. "I like the challenge and the adrenaline rush you get," said Crandall. "It's a feeling of accomplishment when you get to the end." Slacklining also has health benefits. The activity helps build balance, agility and core strength. People of all ages and sizes are able to do it. Crandall said the smaller you are the less weight you have to balance. He has recruited about eight people so far to join him in slacklining. He even convinced a co-worker to buy his own line. Fellow medical records technician, Airman 1st Class Tim Justinger, has joined Crandall in the art of slacklining. "Physically and mentally, it's pretty challenging," he said. Justinger has big goals on the slackline--hoping to one day string a line across Scott Lake.