Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Ask us anything. Cambodia Expats Online has a huge community of long-term expats that can answer any question you may have about life in Cambodia. Have some questions you want to ask before you move to Cambodia? Ask them here. Our community can also answer any questions you have about how to find a job or what kind of work is available for expats in Cambodia, whether you're looking for info about Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or anywhere else in the Kingdom. You're also welcome to ask about visa and work permit questions as well, as the immigration rules change often, especially since COVID-19. Don't be shy, ask CEO's community anything!
User avatar
SternAAlbifrons
Expatriate
Posts: 5752
Joined: Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:31 am
Reputation: 3424
Location: Gilligan's Island
Pitcairn Island

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SternAAlbifrons »

Go for it, OP! Great to see an expat doing something active and healthy.
You have tree protectors, the parks are rarely crowded and you will give the locals endless pleasure.
-not to mention possibly becoming an inspiring to all those kids who dream of picking up things beyond their current narrow restricted world.
:thumb:
SiemReapRoddy
Expatriate
Posts: 100
Joined: Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:07 am
Reputation: 16
Equatorial Guinea

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SiemReapRoddy »

hanno wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:10 am
SiemReapRoddy wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:06 am It's balance and coordination training for surfing.

Any real suggestions would still be appreciated.
As you cannot go anywhere to surf at the moment, it is a moot point.

Maybe go for a walk? Haven’t been to SR for three months but seem to recall there was the odd tree around.
Going to Sri Lanka or Bali end of year.

Want to avoid wipeouts lol
SiemReapRoddy
Expatriate
Posts: 100
Joined: Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:07 am
Reputation: 16
Equatorial Guinea

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SiemReapRoddy »

Sweet Lemon wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:33 am Slacklines damage trees.



Cambodia has so few public green spaces, and doesn't have a lot of sturdy trees, like oak, pine, or redwood. For a Westerner to show up in the country and rope of meters and meters of public park space with a slackline that strains and strips the bark off local trees is just inconsiderate and dickish.
I agree without tree protectors, but the ones I have are excellent.
SiemReapRoddy
Expatriate
Posts: 100
Joined: Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:07 am
Reputation: 16
Equatorial Guinea

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SiemReapRoddy »

fazur wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:23 am
SiemReapRoddy wrote: Sun Mar 15, 2020 11:06 am It's balance and coordination training for surfing.

Any real suggestions would still be appreciated.
skateboarding, best dry practice
It's all about the SurfSkate now dude.

User avatar
SternAAlbifrons
Expatriate
Posts: 5752
Joined: Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:31 am
Reputation: 3424
Location: Gilligan's Island
Pitcairn Island

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SternAAlbifrons »

Shut up Roddy ^^^ surfing is crowded enough without all the CEO members suddenly joining the rush.
SiemReapRoddy
Expatriate
Posts: 100
Joined: Wed Aug 14, 2019 11:07 am
Reputation: 16
Equatorial Guinea

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SiemReapRoddy »

Kahuna wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2020 8:26 am Use the trees along the riverbank up from the Old Market towards the post office or as suggested buy a skateboard. X Bar has a ramp so you can use that at night. Don't want to carry it around when (if) you leave SR then give it to the kids but throw in a helmet as well. Costs less than you might spend on a night out.
Yeah I will eventually leave for the kids, I'm just scared they might break an arm or something.

Hopefully they don't try backflips on it because it's a trickline lol
User avatar
Clemen
Expatriate
Posts: 867
Joined: Fri Feb 16, 2018 5:04 pm
Reputation: 660
Cambodia

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by Clemen »

I'd just try along the riverside, maybe near the Catholic Church, lots of trees there and quiet during the day. At night vendors often setup stalls
up to you...
User avatar
reggie perrin's dad
Expatriate
Posts: 173
Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:30 am
Reputation: 132
Cambodia

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by reggie perrin's dad »

There is a park which locals call something like 'Bong / Bung Kilo'.
A few trees in there which might be suitable.

It's in front of the Raffles hotel.

Good luck!
User avatar
fazur
Expatriate
Posts: 994
Joined: Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:03 am
Reputation: 358
Norway

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by fazur »

SternAAlbifrons wrote: Mon Mar 16, 2020 10:28 am Shut up Roddy ^^^ surfing is crowded enough without all the CEO members suddenly joining the rush.


last surf stop, namibia 2016

4 of us in the water at the point. longest left ever and long walk back
User avatar
SternAAlbifrons
Expatriate
Posts: 5752
Joined: Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:31 am
Reputation: 3424
Location: Gilligan's Island
Pitcairn Island

Re: Does Siem Reap have any parks with trees where I could set up slackline?

Post by SternAAlbifrons »

Krank it up guys - we've got the floor
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: ExPenhMan, Newinkow, Phazor11387, steevee, truffledog, yongchi and 323 guests