My Slackline Journey: From Spain to Dubai - A Life Transformed
By Carlos Merayo | December 7, 2025
Fifteen years ago, I discovered slackline. What started as curiosity became a life-changing journey that took me around the world and connected me with incredible people who share the same passion.
From Beginner to Champion
From the moment I stepped on the line for the first time, I knew this was more than just a sport—it was a way of life. I dedicated myself to mastering this art, representing Spain in competitions worldwide. I've been honored to become Spanish and European Champion multiple times, competing at the highest level in Red Bull competitions and World Championships. Each competition taught me discipline, focus, and the power of perseverance.
The Artist Within
Eight years ago, I brought my passion to the UAE and founded Slackline UAE (Slackline Dubai). Shortly after, I began my career as a performing artist at La Perle by Dragone, where I've had the privilege of sharing my art with thousands of people. Performing over 3,500 shows has been an incredible honor, and every night on stage reminds me why I fell in love with slackline.
My Mission: Sharing the Slacklife
My goal with Slackline UAE is simple yet profound: to share my experience and knowledge with everyone in the UAE. I want people to feel the same joy, freedom, and presence that slackline brings. When you step on the line, time stops. You disconnect from everything and live purely in the present moment. It's meditation in motion, a dance with gravity, and a conversation with yourself.
The Benefits of Slackline Training
Physical Benefits:
- Enhanced Balance & Coordination - Trains your entire stabilization system
- Core Strength - Activates deep core muscles with every step
- Improved Posture - Teaches proper body alignment naturally
- Injury Prevention - Strengthens ankles, knees, and proprioception
- Full-Body Workout - Engages muscles you didn't know existed
Mental Benefits:
- Mindfulness & Presence - Forces you to focus on the now
- Stress Relief - Pure disconnection from daily worries
- Confidence Building - Every step forward is a victory
- Mental Resilience - Teaches you to embrace failure and try again
- Flow State - Experience the joy of being completely immersed
Building a Community
I dream of seeing the UAE slackline community grow. I want to organize local competitions and, who knows, maybe one day international events here in Dubai. This isn't just about sport—it's about creating a movement, a family of people who understand that balance is more than physical—it's a way of life.
My Legacy
I want my legacy to continue in the next generations. I want to pass on the Slacklife to the people of UAE—the philosophy that falling is part of the process, that getting back up is what defines us, and that every moment on the line is a gift.
Whether you're 5 or 75, a complete beginner or an athlete, slackline welcomes you. Come experience the joy, the challenge, and the incredible feeling of living in the present moment.
Join me. Let's walk the line together.