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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Harness - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The second class in our suspension series will have us taking our harnesses from the ground to the air! \nOnce you’ve been trying for a while\, you’ll likely have small collection of harnesses that you’ve practiced and enjoy\, and may have dreams of flying them. There’s endless awesome designs of rope harnesses to tie\, but not all harnesses are created equal for suspension. \nIn the first half of this class\, we will be discussing the key properties that a harness should possess to make it ‘suspension worthy’\, and assess some common ties for those qualities. We will also discuss the roles placement and tension play in safety and sustainability. The ideal harness can look different for each person\, so we’ll spend some time discussing how the rope bottoms can listen to their body to develop preferences\, and keeping communication open between tying partners. \nWe’ll then use everything we’ve just learned to try out some harnesses! You will tie one of the harnesses you already know\, with guidance available for adding additional structure if needed based on the discussed qualities of a suspendable harness\, and considering placement and tension alongside your rope bottom. \nOnce you have something you’re ready to try out\, we will load test the harness to see how the structure moves under tension\, troubleshooting any issues or undue discomfort. We’ll have time to re-tie using what we learned\, or try a second harness that you know if you were satisfied with the first. In the end\, you will have a structured\, safely suspendable harness that you know how to tie and load\, as well as knowledge on how adjust for different bodies. \nThis class is for partner suspension or self-suspenders. Space is limited based on hardpoints\, so there are two types of tickets: \n\nHardpoint tickets (get one per rigger/self suspender)\nRope bottom tickets (get one per rope bottom)\n\nPrerequisites: Riggers/self-suspenders should bring to the class the ability to tie: \n\nOne upper body harness (arms in or out)\nOne lower body harness (hip harness\, booty basket\, futomomo\, thigh harness\, etc.)\n\nYou will also need: \n\nRope kit (you’ll need 4+ ropes likely) with at least one suspension worthy upline rope.\nSafety cutting tool\n\nOptionally\, your suspension ring/rig\, carabiners\, etc. (available to borrow if you don’t have any) \nStudio location will be provided to ticketholders.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/anatomy-of-a-harness-part-2/
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SUMMARY:Keeping the Tension: Deep Dive on Rope Handling
DESCRIPTION:Rope\, just like any flexible material\, can often seem to take on an attitude of its own. Especially when learning to tie\, it’s easy to encounter a frustrating number of flow-disrupting knots\, jams\, twists\, pinches\, and blisters. \nIn this rope handling class\, we’ll begin with targeted drills designed to help you work with your rope’s natural movement rather than against it. We’ll focus on healthy finger hooking\, running end management\, and smooth tail pulls in a variety of common situations. \nFrom there we’ll learn additional techniques and tips to achieve proper tensioning\, even wraps\, centered stems\, and clean\, tight frictions. Finally using a simple harness pattern as a framework to practice all these skills together and build your confidence\, fluidity\, and control so your rope starts feeling like a partner in your scenes rather than an obstacle. \nSelf tie or partner tie \nNo prerequisites \nSupplies: \n\n2+ ropes\nCutting tool\n\nClass is 6-8pm with and hour of open tie after. $20 per person. We recommend you bring something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly. Enter the building through the Norseman Distillery entrance.
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/keeping-the-tension-deep-dive-on-rope-handling/
LOCATION:Altr Gallery\, 451 Taft St NE Ste 22\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intro to Suspension Part 3: Shapes & Transitions
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Ethaerial\, Katabound\, and Bondage Cupcakes in a 2.5 hour suspension lines workshop. We recommend you bring 8 hanks of rope\, something comfortable to sit on if you’d like (we will have chairs)\, layers in case you get chilly.  Address will be given to participants closer to the date. \n 
URL:https://bluesprucekinbaku.com/event/intro-to-suspension-part-3-shapes-transitions-2/
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