An introductory guide to our soft rigging equipment A guide on the most popular soft rigging equipment for all your aerial needs! Key terms WLL – Working Load Limit, the amount of weight the apparatus can safely take. This is usually measured in KG. MBS – Minimum Breaking Strength / Minimum Breaking Load. This is […]
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AERIAL RIGGING 101: How to Rig Aerial Silks
Aerial Silk Set-up Welcome to a series of articles on aerial rigging, supported by videos from Circus Rigging & Safety, sponsored by Firetoys. This article will explain the most popular ways to rig your aerial silk and how to correctly tie them onto the equipment. The below information assumes you have a safe anchor point. […]
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AERIAL RIGGING 101: How to Rig Yoga Hammocks
Yoga Hammock Rigging Guide Welcome to a series of articles on aerial rigging, supported by videos from Circus Rigging & Safety, sponsored by Firetoys. This article will go through the best ways to rig your yoga hammock and help you choose the right method for you. The standard yoga hammocks are 2.8m wide and 6m […]
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AERIAL RIGGING 101: How to maintain your silks
Welcome to a series of articles on aerial rigging, supported by videos from Circus Rigging & Safety, sponsored by Firetoys. This time we will be discussing how to inspect your aerial silks and what to do if you discover any damage to them. Why this is important All aerial equipment should come with a lifespan […]
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How we build Aerial Hoops
All of our aerial hoops are built according to high standards and tested to destruction on a regular basis. Each type of hoop has a Working Load Limit (WLL) based on its materials and construction. To give you a WLL, we use an industry standard and apply a Factor Of Safety (FOS) to the deformation […]
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Firetoys Coronavirus Cleaning Guidance
With many studios and training spaces beginning to open up to limited numbers of people over the coming months, these are Firetoys’ recommendations for how to keep your equipment as low risk as possible. Disinfecting your shared apparatus for the COVID-19 virus involves the use of high temperatures or harsh cleaning agents like bleach, alcohol, […]
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What Size Aerial Hoop Do I Need?
Getting the right size lyra, aka aerial hoop, is important not just so you’re comfortable but to keep you safe as well. Figuring out what size aerial hoop you should get is easy when you know how but which size to choose also comes down to experience, your body proportions, what tricks you like to […]