diff --git a/examples/pointer.js b/examples/pointer.js
index 6c26a28ed8..dfb79569f7 100644
--- a/examples/pointer.js
+++ b/examples/pointer.js
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ function createOrUpdateLine(event) {
             Entities.editEntity(lineEntityID, {
                 position: nearLinePoint(intersection.intersection),
                 dimensions: dim,
-                lifetime: 60 + props.lifespan // renew lifetime
+                lifetime: 15 + props.lifespan // renew lifetime
             });
         } else {
             lineIsRezzed = true;
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ function createOrUpdateLine(event) {
                 position: nearLinePoint(intersection.intersection),
                 dimensions: dim,
                 color: { red: 255, green: 255, blue: 255 },
-                lifetime: 60 // if someone crashes while pointing, don't leave the line there forever.
+                lifetime: 15 // if someone crashes while pointing, don't leave the line there forever.
             });
         }
     } else {