LineGrip

Overview

LineGrip Corp. develops, produces, and markets the lineGrip, a patented webbing clamp designed for slackline rigging. The company focuses exclusively on this product to facilitate safer, easier, and faster attachment to tensioned or slack webbing. It originated from slackPro!, which transferred all lineGrip-related business to LineGrip in 2015 after discontinuing other slackline products.

History

LineGrip was founded in summer 2015 by Andy Riedrich and his father Artur Riedrich in Germany. Andy, inventor of the lineGrip in 2009, had previously launched it through slackPro!, started in spring 2009 from his garage in Bruchmuehlbach, Germany. In December 2015, slackPro! shut down, transferring all lineGrip operations to LineGrip Corp. Ltd. Key developments include the 2012 aluminum G3-AL model and the 2014 ultra-light highlineGrip with retainer-pin.

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are developed and produced at the operational headquarters in Waldfischbach, Germany. The company handles production in-house with a small team. Specific details on outsourcing are not disclosed.

Notable Products

• lineGrip G5 - Current generation webbing clamp for slacklines with pivot-lever mechanism.
• highlineGrip - 380g ultra-light model introduced in 2014, first with plate retainer-pin.
• G3-AL - Aluminum lineGrip model launched in 2012, weighing under 500g.

Reputation

LineGrip is recognized in the slacklining community for its innovative, patented lineGrip technology that improves rigging efficiency and safety. Enthusiasts value its reliability on longlines and ease of use on tensioned webbing. As a niche product from a small family-run company, it maintains a dedicated following without widespread criticisms noted in available sources.