Flying in Rope: a First Suspension Series
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This 3-part series is designed for tying pairs who have played with partial suspension and wish to experience full flight in a risk-aware environment. Tying pairs will explore multiple suspension positions, put familiar harnesses and patterns under full load, practice moving in and out of static poses, and learn how to adapt ties to prolong “flying time”. Those tying will learn how to control and assess how load is distributed across multiple uplines, predict when and where harnesses deform, and solve basic challenges as they arise. Those being tied will learn how to communicate effectively while in suspension, begin to calibrate to their endurance in a variety of ties and positions, and identify early signs of nerve impingement or injury.
In order to benefit from this class, those tying should be able to rig suspension uplines using both top and bottom locks-offs as well as have previously practiced a simple partial suspension under supervision. Those being tied should have previous experience in a partial suspension and possess some basic familiarity with sensations related to circulation loss and nerve/injury signals.
These classes are crafted for partnered learning; attendees need to sign up in pairs. All tying pairs must commit to all classes in the series.
We encourage those who have completed the Ascent in Rope curriculum to register. For those who have not attended this series, please see the prerequisites listed below.
This 3-part series is designed for tying pairs who have played with partial suspension and wish to experience full flight in a risk-aware environment. Tying pairs will explore multiple suspension positions, put familiar harnesses and patterns under full load, practice moving in and out of static poses, and learn how to adapt ties to prolong “flying time”. Those tying will learn how to control and assess how load is distributed across multiple uplines, predict when and where harnesses deform, and solve basic challenges as they arise. Those being tied will learn how to communicate effectively while in suspension, begin to calibrate to their endurance in a variety of ties and positions, and identify early signs of nerve impingement or injury.
In order to benefit from this class, those tying should be able to rig suspension uplines using both top and bottom locks-offs as well as have previously practiced a simple partial suspension under supervision. Those being tied should have previous experience in a partial suspension and possess some basic familiarity with sensations related to circulation loss and nerve/injury signals.
These classes are crafted for partnered learning; attendees need to sign up in pairs. All tying pairs must commit to all classes in the series.
We encourage those who have completed the Ascent in Rope curriculum to register. For those who have not attended this series, please see the prerequisites listed below.