Aerial hammock rigging advice

Sarah Brace started this discussion · 4/10/2013

Hi everyone, I've just begun my aerial yoga journey & so far I'm loving it! The hammock is hanging from two purpose made eyebolts set about 2 feet apart at the moment which means no spinning which I'd like to have as an option. I know that one eyebolt is capable of taking my weight no problem so all I need to find now is a swivel. This seems to be impossible here in the UK! Does anyone has any suggestions where I can get one? What is everyone else using, one point or two? Sarah. XX

7 replies

Lyme Lyte · 4/10/2013
I have two point but use one point at times for a different feel. I haven't bought a swivel hook yet...I think they are too pricey for my taste.
chemgoddess1 · 4/10/2013
If you have a marine shop any where near you check with them. I found a swivel single clasp at home depot or Lowes that had enough load rating when I had my swing up.
chemgoddess1 · 4/10/2013
Basically this is what I bought: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shoreline-Marine-Eye-Snap-Swivel-4-1-2-Inch-Brass-Eye-Snap-Swivel-4-1-2-/160970104219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257a90dd9b
chemgoddess1 · 4/10/2013
Or even this is better. Rated to 1500 lbs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROSCO-SWIVEL-12-0-heavy-duty-marine-deep-fishing-salt-water-American-swivels-1pc-/150907922048?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2322d02680
Lyme Lyte · 4/10/2013
Oh, that sure beats the ones I have seen for like $80.00!
byrdgrrl · 4/11/2013
I use Rock Exotica's Swivabiner for my single point hammock. 'Biners and swivel all in one. Takes up way less space than two 'biners + swivel. It's not a ballbering swivel though, so I wouldn't drop on it, but I can spin well with body weight on it. Not sure if they ship to the UK though. http://rockexotica.com/products/carabiners/swivabiner.html
Sarah Brace · 4/12/2013
Thanks for your thoughts & advice everyone, that's really helpful. I'd never have thought of looking in marine equipment either! X