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Arrowhead Ground Anchors

Name: YogaSlackers Teacher Training | Jan 8-21, 2027
Start: 2027-01-08
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Raquel Hernández-Cruz

Arrowhead Anchors

No trees? No problem.

An arrowhead anchor is a simple ground anchor that allows you to install a slackline where traditional tree anchors are not available. Compared with burying a deadman anchor, an arrowhead is faster and easier to install while still creating a strong, low-profile anchor point.

Arrowhead anchors work particularly well with X-frame slackline setups and can be used for permanent backyard installations in non-rocky soil or temporary setups in areas such as sandy beaches. The type and condition of the soil will affect the anchor’s holding power and may determine the appropriate anchor size, but the basic installation process remains the same.

Materials Necessary

1x arrowhead anchor per xframe
1 pushing rod
1 hammer
shovel (for removal of temporary installations)

Installation Instructions

Determine the Direction of Pull: The arrowhead anchor should be driven into the ground in the same general direction as the pull of the slackline. Before beginning, determine where your xframe and anchor will be positioned and visualize the direction the slackline will pull when tensioned.
Position the Arrowhead: Place the hollow driving rod over the arrowhead anchor. Position the anchor at approximately a 60-degree angle in the direction of pull.
Drive the Anchor into the Ground: Using a sledgehammer, drive the arrowhead anchor into the soil as deeply as possible. Keep in mind that the steel cable will move upward when the anchor is initially tensioned and set into position. If you want the cable to sit flush with the ground, dig a small hole approximately 1 foot deep (0.3 m) before beginning the installation.
Remove the Driving Rod: Once the anchor has reached the desired depth, carefully remove the driving rod from the ground.
Set the Arrowhead: Firmly pull upward and in the direction of load on the exposed cable. This rotates or “sets” the arrowhead underground, allowing it to engage the surrounding soil and create the anchor point. You can use the tensioning system of your slackline to aid in the process. Create tension and pull until the cable no longer move upwards. Once that is done, you will be ready to use the anchor for slacklining.
Note for Temporary Installations: Removal will require digging down to the anchor rather than simply pulling it back through the soil.