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Aerial Silks
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Thank you. I was afraid I’d order 18 yards and get it in two pieces;)
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Jivete, how much stretch does the 40 denier tricot have? Thanks…
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The longer the silks, the more stretch they seem to have. With my rig at 20ft they have a bit of give, maybe six inches–I don't pay too much attention to it. I do know from one studio I go to that certain colors have more stretch than others. If I remember correctly the green silks at her studio are the stretchiest. My black ones seem less stretchy than the red ones, but it's pretty minimal.
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As for the original question, I would simply get another pair of silks, rather than cutting the ones you have. Yes, the material is designed to only tear in the direction of the weft and not the warp, but who knows what would happen if you cut them. Always be safe- just buy new ones.
And on another note:
@upandover: I find it pretty amusing that you suggest not using non-stretch silks because you think that people who use them are "lazy" and that it's "easier to climb" (not true) and then you provide a link to http://flyingsquirrelconsortium.com/– these people are my teachers and they ONLY use non-stretch fabric. The difference between stretch and non-stretch is a matter of preference, nothing more. Next time, you might want to try to be a little kinder in your words, lest they turn out to be mistaken.
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I can’t find the narrower fabric with medium stretch. I have read several places that you can safely ” strip” the fabric to make it narrower. I’ve had swatches sent from several places with no luck finding a 60″ medium stretch. The lady at fabricdepotco.com will actually strip the fabric for you for about .60 a yard but all she carries is non-stretch. You’re right it’s about preference. I know an aerial performer in FL and she prefers very wide non stretch. Personally I like the stretch but the 208’s are just hard on my grip…
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People post questions here to seek information and advice from fellow polers and aerialists. Upandover- I don't see any reason to post your "advise" with such negative wording. (Seriously? – it's a post about the width and stretch of fabric, not a moral debate.) Thank you Elektra Vallens for pointing that out.
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Oops…108’s. From one redhead to another I love your screen name.
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