Aerial Blogs
How to Rig an Aerial Silk to a Prodigy Yoga Rig
The Prodigy Yoga Rig is a portable, height-adjustable A-frame designed primarily for aerial yoga but suitable for conditioning and basic moves. We recommend using this rig at it's full 2.9m...
Installing Aerial Equipment at Home
Can you rig aerial silks from a wooden beam? Find the answers in our home rigging guide, covering safety factors, professional installation, and portable rigs.
Aerial loops, strops, and ropes for rigging
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...
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...
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...
How To Rig Single & Zero Point Aerial Hoops
Hoop Rigging Welcome to a series of articles on aerial rigging, supported by videos from Circus Rigging & Safety, sponsored by Firetoys. Today, we're looking at how you can best...
Aerial – Practicing at home vs at a studio
Learning on your own vs in a studio As more and more people get into aerial and circus the more resources are being made to support these people. Resources...
Aerial Hoop Fundamentals for Beginners
Thinking of getting into aerial hoop? You have questions we have answers. WHAT IS AERIAL HOOP? Developing and changing over the years aerial hoop has become a fundamental part of...
Sacrificial Layers for Carabiners
How to Avoid Wear with Sacrificial Layers Carabiners, swivels and other components used in rigging aerial acrobatics apparatus are often made with steel or aluminium. There are pros and cons...
Daisy chain safety for aerial rigging
Daisy chains have applications in aerial rigging but there are important differences between certain brands of daisy chain. Daisy chains have a reputation for being unsafe for aerial rigging. This...
Can I Rig Aerial Circus Apparatus From a Tree?
Being close to regular aerial circus classes is a luxury for many people. It can be tempting to rig your aerial silk, aerial hoop, trapeze or corde lisse from that...
