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Anyone here owns a lyra and had it rig inside your house w/ fairly low ceiling?
I recently fell in love with lyra and reeeeally want to get one and rig it indoor (I live in Boston and winter here is preeetty long and cold…so out door is not a great option). However, my ceiling height is only around 8.5-9 feet. I remember there were a few posts here where people rig their lyra indoor with lower ceiling height…Can anyone share some photos so I can get an idea what it looks like? I know I will lose a lot of height…just not sure how much. A visual idea would be very very helpful!!
Thanks in advance!!
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I suggest contacting these folks, they are great at answering your questions! It’s always best to speak to the pros! 🙂 https://www.aerialessentials.com/ 🙂
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Are u thinking of permanent rigging that you would drill in etc? Or something removable? You can buy portable rigs with adjustable height so u can use it indoor or outdoor, x-pole’s A Frame is a good example. Veena has one if u check out her pics =] I am looking for something like that at the moment . There are some good threads on here giving various websites . But no idea about permanent rigging sorry haha.
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I wanted portable rigging but I think it require a lot more “floor” space then permanent rig? I’m not sure how “useable” would my room be if i get a portable rig (It will be in the same room as my pole…i use my four season porch as my pole room and currently there’s a sofa, a cat wheel and woodstove there…right now the pole is in the middle of the room…will have to move it if i’m getting a lyra. lol
I actually read a lot of posts on here about home lyra already just don’t see a lot of photos being posted…
Keep me posted on your choice!! Thanks!!!
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Hi Mechie,
If it helps, you may see 3 of my videos which features lyra in it? (2015 October challenge, Aerial hoop freestyle and Aerial hoop/lyra dance).
My ceiling height is around 9.25 feet, although I’m not tall at all, it still pose a challenge for me to do much. Either hang it up higher, so I can do moves at lower part ie lyra; or hang it up lower, so I can do moves at top part ie rope.
See how it goes for you!
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yeah it is surprising how much height you do actually need for a lyra, especially if you are hanging it double tab. my hoop is 40inches, then with the straps to hang it double tab it is taller than me!! (im 5’5”) So when i took it to my pole studios new room with scaffolding to try it out i couldnt hang it double tab or it was practically on the floor, i had to hang it just single =/
the girl i bought my lyra off originally was also selling a stand for it, but unfortunately turned out her friend had left it to get rusty so she said she couldnt sell it after all, only the hoop. i was intrigued by the stand cos the measurements sounded really small (something like 80in by 50in by 40in) – and the hoop alone was 40! so i guess she must not have used any straps on it, just attached it straight to the stand by the tabs… but i would have liked to see that in action haahah!! when i thought the stand was also for sale i googled it to try find pics of it but couldnt find anything for those measurements. what i did find were hanging chair frames…… !! so i wonder if it was that she used..and i did actually see a picture of a lyra used on one.. NOT ADVOCATING THIS IN ANY WAY I DONT KNOW IF IT WOULD BE SAFE but i was thinking about getting one of those for indoors, the weight limit seems to be around 120kg + depending on style, they also had loads on ebay. they would probably take up less floor space than a rig… I decided against it in the end cos i dont know how steady it would be outdoors and i really want to take my lyra outdoors so thats why i am eyeing up the adjustable rigs , i didnt want to have one for indoor and then need a different one for outdoor =P
from my research there seem to be 2 main styles , A-Frame like X-poles and the tripod style. it seems to be personal choice which people prefer, opinions are split, my opinion is (for hoop esp) the A-Frame style would more convenient, as you lose space at the top of the tripod (probably better for silks?) also if your rig was A-Frame shape there is a chance you could leave your pole up, if you could angle it well 😉 -
haha just realised both those rigs look the same
this is what i meant for tripod
http://www.champagnerain.co.uk/Aerial_Rig_files/shapeimage_2.png -
this is my current ‘home rig’ haaahaha =) this seemed like a high enough suitable branch but honestly even this could do with being a bit higher, with it hung double tab it was pretty close to the ground
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AWESOME photos!!! Love it when people do aerial outdoors especially one in onsies!! LOL Thank you sooo much for sharing!!! Is it safe to hang it from a tree? I got loads of big trees in my yard…just not sure how safe it would be =/
The frame from XPole looks really sturdy but definitely take up a lot of space…I actually saw a “bird cage” style on Pinterest…but I bet they cost an arm, a leg and your first born… =/ (Wonder if I can talk my hubby into getting one as a “decoration” for our yard??? LOL)
I might consider a chair stand (that is, if I can find one that can take a load of 1000 lbs).
I’m 5″4 and I plan on getting a 36″ hoop, doubt tab.
Let me know which “stand” you end up getting!!! =)
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ooooh that birdcage is hot!!!! but yeah you’d probably have to sell your soul (and your firstborn haaa) for it. haha yeah tell your hubby you can hang lights from it etc =P
yeah from a tree is all good! just make sure its a really good chunky branch =) you can’t see it so well in the picture but i have two straps coming off the 2 tabs, then a big carabiner at the top which is clipped onto a climbing sling wrapped around the tree branch. i got that off my dad, it seems really thin so i asked ‘will this take my weight safely!!??’ my dad laughed and said yes, i could tow my car with it if i wanted haha. they seem to be pretty inexpensive :
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=climbing+sling&oq=climbing+sling+&aqs=chrome..69i57.3447j0j1&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=climbing+sling&tbm=shop -
(haha i bought that onesie especially for lyra haaahaha!! )
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I was looking at trapeze rigging, and their rig only has a weight limit of 200lbs!! Apparent many garden chair swing have weight limit 500-600lbs!! I’m seriously considering getting a chair stand instead now…just need to find one that is center right in the middle with enough clearance…So when I’m not using the lyra…I can put the chair back on the swing…LOL
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http://circuspex.co.uk/products/NEW-HOMESTAND-AERIAL-HOOP
just came across this =]
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yay, I love lyra! So excited to see more people on it.
A few things to note: the rig on trapeze rigging says the weight limit is 200, probably means it can support 2000. Most aerialists recommend a 10:1 ratio of strength to weight, to account for drops, swinging, etc. I do not know that a chair swing has this safety factor accounted for. Secondly, rigging from trees is almost always dangerous. I am not saying it cannot be done, but you need to have a rigger and a certified arborist out to look at the tree (and at that point, just pay for a rig. Probably costs the same). If you are not both of those things, you cannot determine the strength of a branch or the health of the tree. A branch may appear thick and healthy, but could be completely hollow inside from rot and could snap in a heavy wind, let alone someone swinging on it. If any of our students rig from trees, we warn them and if they continue to do it, we do not allow them to take classes. Its known in the aerial world to be dangerous and we refuse to condone it or let other students think we condone it. Also, wrapping slings around a branch will cause it to die significantly faster, making it weaker and more likely to snap.
Finally, before you rig inside, check with a rigger and your insurance company. Depending on your house, it may not be constructed to support point loads from the ceiling. Most houses need some reinforcement so speaking to a professional will help the most. Also, if any damage occurs to you or your house from aerial, few insurance policies cover it and you will be on the hook for all expenses. Most insurance companies specifically exclude any aerial activity from their policies. Just FYI.
I’m not trying to bring you down, I am trying to honest and keep you safe! Happy flying! While I am not a rigger, I have a lot of experience with the basics (how, why, etc). I cant do the math or the reinforcement, but can help guide you.
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oh wow i had no idea…… i will be the first to admit i am not so clued up on the world of lyra and aerial rigging it’s all pretty new to me, the girl i bought my lyra off said she used it from a tree often and i have known lots of other people to do it so i had no idea it was not recommended… i figured as long as i was using really strong safe equipment it would be ok…thank you for the advice….!
i think i have decided on the xpole a-frame anyway it seems the best for my needs, but i was looking at it online last night thinking ‘but what if it is quite windy… would it still stay up without pegging the legs down??’ ironically it seemed super solid on the tree so i wondered if the rig would feel less stable ha ..! -
jsheridan – Thank you for all the information!!!!! I’m going to contact trapeze rigging in regards to the weight limit. Cause from their description and specs, it looks like it can only support 200 lbs max and no drops, no swings, no double allow. And my lyra teacher told me any aerial rig SHOULD support 2000lbs…
I read about “don’t rig on a tree” unless a professional tree rigger says it’s ok. The trees in my yard are too tall anyway…LOL I couldn’t even get to it with a 15 feet ladder so they will be safe from me~~~
House insurance is actually the major reason why I want a portable rig instead or directly rigging to my house. My house is wicked old…not sure if the beams can support all the weight..rather not risk it~~
So do you have really high ceiling height?? Or do you have a portable rig?? I don’t know how…but I’m so in love with lyra now..I even dream about it…!!! lol
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