Pick Your Path: Suspension Transitions

Focusing on principles and concepts rather than recipes and formulas, this class will discuss the reasoning behind different transition choices and build your ability to create unique sequences. The instructors will bring the class along to collaboratively generate a demonstration transition sequence, discussing the “decision points” and pros and cons of different selections. Participants will then pick their paths to create partial and full suspension sequences.Supplies: A basic suspension kit.Pre-requisites: Tyers: The ability to independently tie a suspension-worthy chest harness, hip harness (ideally a leg ladder), and secure hanger and upline configuration. Flyers: Ability to recognize and communicate physical and emotional concerns while in rope. Experience in partials and at least two suspension positions. Self-suspenders: All the requirements for both tyers and flyers, with specific experience in a self-suspension context.Everyone: Knowledge of safety basics. Risk awareness and self-knowledge to participate at a level that is safe(r) for you.