Hi all! I'm currently in a bit of a weird aerial position where I'm teaching myself trapeze at an open training facility because it's my only option. I've always preferred a one point dance trapeze setup over the classical static trapeze, so I currently just have to hook both sides of it onto the single rigging point. It does spin around but because there isn't a swivel and I also don't have a plate, the ropes are just constantly getting tangled! I'm looking at some swivels on Firetoys but just wondering which would be the best for someone who isn't interested in spinning fast, but just wants things to not get stuck

Hi everyone,

Just looking for some advice. I've moved to a different country and there are two aerial studios in my immediate area with classes that can be easily booked into.

However, they both note to get in contact first if you have prior aerial experience to ensure a suitable class level. I've tried contacting both but have heard nothing back.

I'm not really sure what to do as I'd like to start taking classes and get back to training, but I know I'll be too advanced for their beginner classes reading the description of their requirements. I'm just not sure where I would fit with their curriculum.

Should I just book into the one I think fits me and go from there?

Thank you!

I want to buy my best friend (who lives in Ocean Beach) an aerial sling or hammock lesson for her birthday. I think she’d LOVE IT. Can anyone recommend a good gym near there? With relatively affordable classes if she wants to continue with it? Thanks so much!! I found some online but I would love some personal recommendations from this community!

i got into lyra about 5 wks ago and restarted pole again after a 2 yr break the same amount of time ago. aerial hoop (lyra) is starting to break small bits of my skin so i think ill be getting calluses soon. will this help with pole grip? i struggle a lot more with pole grip than lyra grip due to the sweatiness of my hands. i know my grip strength is the most important thing and obviously thats a work in progress :) just feeling proud of my microcalluses lol its nice to see the results of my effort!

i've been looking for gifts for my gf who's been doing aerials for about a year and a half now and i was wondering if there were any niche gifts that would surprise her. i lift weights so i don't really know if there are any aerial specific gifts that would impress her. from what i've seen she doesn't use much equipment. she also has only done silks so idk if that changes the answer. thanks for the help! :)

Hi there! I’m a 18yo girl and I’ve just gotten into aerials this evening. I’m doing hoop aerial and I’m currently learning how to jump on it. Do you have any advice? I only managed to do it once with a little help from my teacher but I still haven’t got the hang of it. Should I jump a little maybe? I tried helping myself with my foot but I kept falling. My teacher said that at the beginning it can be really hard but I’m motivated to push forward.

Hi, all, I'm wondering if anyone has tips on increasing grip strength? I've been doing aerial for 2 years now (mainly Lyra, added silks this year) and feel like strength in every other area has improved except my fricking hands 😖 I've started doing dead hangs at home on the pull up bar but that obviously is easier to hold onto than silks.

Hey guys!

I've been doing aerials (focusing on static trapeze) for a year, and I'm putting together my second sequence for a presentation.  
I'm putting together the movements I know/can do in images, but I feel like I need more references, mainly because I want to make some flashcards.
The difficulty is that I live in Brazil, so most of the books or flashcards are foreign, so they are extremely expensive or inaccessible for me. The brazilian books are great, but I feel some of them focus more on silks or hoops.
If you could point me to websites, PDFs or any interesting material, I would be grateful!

Hey everyone! I train straps and I've been diving deep into the world of inversions, and I’ve noticed that there’s *seriously* a lack of resources out there when it comes to the one-arm straddle inversion. It feels like no one is talking about this skill anywhere.

I know this isn't an easy feat, and I could really use some advice.

Have any of you figured out helpful tips or progressions that could lead to mastering this? I would love to share our experiences and maybe put some resources together!

Thanks in advance for any insights!

Hi everyone, I've been working with lyra, pole, and a bit of straps & silks and now looking into getting a corde lisse to try things on my home rig - an X pole A frame, rigging point is probably 2.2m high, would a 3.5m rope be enough? Also if anyone has suggestions re: reputable Australian seller please let me know!

On the other hand, I've also seen a few "climbing" ropes (example) that seem essentially coverless aerial ropes and are significantly cheaper and wonder if I could get away with one of those? I'm limited by height so unlikely to do any big drops/big dynamic movements, and from what I've read jute seems like a very strong durable material that are not too tough on skin.

Any advice will be much appreciated, thank you!

Does anyone have any conditioning exercises or tricks (physical or mental) that helped them get meathook on Lyra? 🫶🏻

I really want to start aerial chains. I have access to a rigging point but was looking up ones specifically made for aerial and they’re very expensive. Ive heard you can get them much cheaper from hardware shops but am worried i will get the wrong size chain/loop? I have lots of aerial experience but never tried chains so im completely in the dark. any advice on size of loops/length of chain/thickness would be super appreciated :)

Hello! I’ve been involved in aerial rope for about 3 years now, and we have our first big showcase this weekend! I want to pick your brains and see if you all have any tips for training leading up to a showcase. I’ve been hitting the studio pretty hard (for me anyway), maybe 4-5 times a week, and running choreo for two different acts like crazy. I’ve been prioritizing sleep and diet (though admittedly I don’t eat enough some days), but I still found myself totally burned out after this last rehearsal. Like, anxious and sick.

How do you all manage training before shows? Amy tips that might be helpful?

Thank you!!

I have been into yoga for a couple of years on and off and I do weight lifting and today I did my very first session of aerial hammock. This was an intro session and the trainer asked about our previous experiences. Everyone said this is their first time. It was a crazy experience for me to do the inversion with no hands, kinda unbelievable and even difficult to trust and let my hands free. But it seemed to me it was really easy for others to do the exercises. In general I loved the experience and will definitely try more :)

Hey! There. I recently moved to the Boston metro west area and am looking for a place to do aerials more often. It’s only a hobby, so I don’t presently have any professional aspirations. But I am simply looking for a good community to practice ideally within an hour and a half drive

Flowy would be a nice look, but i’ll take anything- looking for a less constricted feel. I do silks and straps.

Im curios to see if the studio where my family trains is normal…

When your studio has a showcase, do you have to pay extra to perform in the showcase?

Where should I go to buy a crash mat for my outdoor rig? I want one of those thick ones. TIA!

Hey aerialists! Wondering what training looks like during menopause -

Ive been an aerialist for 2 years and I enjoy performing. Training aerials has been really therapeutic for me. I train about 5 times a week, sometimes for a couple of hours a day if I can. It’s not my career but it is my passion!

I’m not wanting to slow down training, if I can help it. (I’m hoping my motivation doesn’t wane!) If you’ve gone through or are going through menopause, what helped you? Whether aerial related or just fitness.

Thanks in advance!

Hey!

Just wanting some tips on the best way to strap/protect my fingers that will still allow for as much of a full range of motion as I can get, or won't impact my grip too much.

I've been experiencing some RSI pain in my finger joints and want to take some preventative measures to ensure I can keep practicing, any tips welcome!

I've really been wanting to get a baby/mini lyra but I have no idea where to start.

On a normal lyra, I can rock it in a 36-38 (as a larger, stockier person). I want the baby lyra to still be big enough to fit my torso through but don't want to sit in it or anything - just enough to shove my legs through to back balance.

Anyone have suggestions on estimating size? Is there some way to work of my normal lyra size?

Bonus: if I can get one that lights up, that's pretty cool but absolutely not a requirement.