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Buying aerial hoop
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Squeak! That makes so much sense about untaped hoops! I have always wondered why anyone would ever use a bare hoop. They scare me to death! But thinking about what you stated, I started out in trapeze then moved to fabric and lyra…..and am struggling at learning pole. So I suppose I am just used to the grip of tape and used to covering myself with so much clothing to avoid burns and scrapes. Now I’m wondering how an untaped hoop would feel with more skin contact especially with the recent pole experience. Could offer a great opportunity to incorporate burlesque into shows more often. I would never be able to do burlesque with a taped hoop! Ouch! Thanks for the insight. 🙂
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I like to tape my hoop so it can be pretty lol!
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I originally made the lyra for AerialAnimals.com , Her husband now makes them, as well as very nice trapeze bars and even a triple trapeze that breaks down into 2 double traps for separate use and for easy travel. (MY design that I gave them).
Regarding lyra with tabs. I usually suggest a NO TAB lyra. if you have a 1 tab or 2 tab, you are stuck using it that way. with a no-tab, you can use span-sets to be a one point, 2 point, and even a 4point for Chandelyra. http://damnhot.com/trapeze/New_port_rig.htm
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When purchasing a hoop, best to understand how to measure for best fit for your height and flexibility. For more information, refer to articles written at aerialfabric.com
If you are inspired to apply to the Aerial Acrobatic Arts Festival, there will be super workshops and some amazing hoop aerialists coming to Denver. Application is open now at http://www.aerialartsfestdenver.com
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Hi, Im ordering a no tab lyra because I like the ability to hang it as either single or double tab, but I cant find any good info on how to use the spansets to hang it. Can anyone send a picture of both rigging techniques? Thanks!!
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If you want to attach a span set to a no lab lyra – you just tuck the spanset under the hoop, take one end of the span set and loop it through the other loop of the span set. Tighten and attach to your caribeeners and then to your mount point. The only thing to be aware of with a no lab lyra – understand that the lyra can “get away from you” in certain maneuvers. Just be cautious that this can happen. My studio has a couple rigged that way and when we do certain moves, we don’t use those to practice bc it’s not safe.
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Thanks Storypole, that was my guess. And i dont want it to be unstable, maybe I should rethink no tabs. So far Ive only used a single tab, but I like some of holds you can do with the double. Decisions….
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What makes a “good swivel”? Someone mentioned this is key above but I don’t recall seeing how you actually know what’s good or not – does it just need to be steel? Also so many people say to get a professional rigger but how the heck do you find them?? I’ve researched and googled extensively, also tried contacting a circus school, placed a wanted posting for this specifically but no luck. I basically am just going with a general contractor that’s coming out next week since that’s all I can find – is this ok or any advice?
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Ok I think Im going to get a double tab and just hang it as a single when I want. Other than the 2nd tab possibly being annoying when its hung as a single, does anyone have any reason why is a bad idea?
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My swivel and all of my hardware came from aerialessentials.com. Also, I would consult an engineer. Basically, you need someone qualified to tell you how to set it up so that it can support the load.
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I have a double tab but I’ve never tied the spanset to make it a single. I know people have done it and they just have to be cautious of the extra tab. I love the double…it just feels more fun to me lol!
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Tigerschic, the studio I go to used rock climbing rigging for their hoops and got an expert climber to set up their rigs. Maybe you can find someone like that.
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Ok, you’ve helped me decide that double tab is the way to go, thanks!
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I tried searching for an engineer as well but basically only big name companies that do $$$$$ projects came up. That is an idea I think there is a rock climbing gym in my area. Anyone who has installed in their home in a regular ceiling … Is it basically an eye bolt that’s installed and if necessary reinforced at top through the attic?
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Be VERY careful about just putting an eyebolt in a ceiling. Often they have ripped out.
It should be with 2 eyebolts minimum and preferably across TWO ceiling joists.For a lyra, you can also consider a NO TAB lyra, then you can use 1 spanset as a ‘single’ lyra or 2 spansets to use it like a ‘double tab’ lyra. To do that, you just cinch the spanset where you need it then secure it there with gaffer tape so that it does not slide.
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