cupcake11 started this discussion ·
I am planning on buying an aerial hoop. What do I need to know and/or consider first? I plan on putting it in my living room, which has 10 ft ceilings. My husband said I should add a hoist so I can raise and lower it to practice working different parts of the hoop. Also, does it matter if it's close to the a/c & heat vents? What about a single tab versus a double tab? Thanks!
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Kobajo84 ·
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fight-or-Flight-Ent/136225323107160 Check out Fight or Flight Entertainment. The guy that runs this page is Brett and he custom makes Lyras and other aerial custom equipment for sale. He will be able to answer any and all of your questions you may have.
I don't think 10 feet is high enough to rig a lyra...sorry. :( My ceilings are 9'8 and I know I don't have enough room for one. I think a double tab is most versatile and that's what I want to get.
Let me know what you find out as far as minimum ceiling height to rig!
RikkiL ·
In talking to a professional aerial performer, he told me that I could use a lyra in a room with 10' ceilings. There are some drawbacks though and you should set it up in a manner that you can easily change how high off the ground it is. Basically, to work on things where you hang off the bottom, you'd have to raise it up close to the ceiling and to work on things where you stand in the lyra or sit on top if it you'd have to lower it closer to the floor. But if you are looking at 36" hoop, you could typically leave it with 4' below and 3' above, then move it up and down as necessary.
Ooh, good to know!
thanks for the link, I'll check in with them later today. Thanks to my husband, I was already planning on installting some type of hoist system to raise & lower the hoop. At the studio where I take classes they have 2 lyras, one dbl-tabbed hung 3 ft off the ground, and we just sit in it to mount, but it's flat on top (rather than a complete circle) which we use in conjuntion with the chains to work that upper level. The 2nd lyra is a single tab (complete circle) hung 4 ft from ground, and we got into in by doing a knee hang. If ya'll think of anything else let me know!
1) Whether you get a double tab or a single tab is really just a matter of preference. The double tab will be a little bit more stable, and in my opinion you can do more stuff on the top of the lyra, which might be important in a 10' set-up. 2) Make sure that you get a lyra that's the right size for your height. If you get one that's too big, you may have trouble with certain tricks like gazelles, etc. Just ask the person who's making it what size you need. 3) I know someone who makes lyras, if you'd like his contact info. I've used the ones he makes and they're nice.
Sure, Electra I'm gathering quotes right now! got a nice price from Fight or flight!
cupcake, can you message me your email, and I'll pass it on to my friend?
Actually, here is his website, with the pricing info: http://flyingsquirrelconsortium.com/equipment.html
By the way, the guy's name is Phil Servita. Sorry I'm giving you all this info in pieces.
I was leaning towards the double...does the flat top offer an advantage over the round top? The round is just so much prettier, IMO. Thanks so much-I will contact them shortly!
I think the flat top is there to give a trazepe-like bar for certain tricks. For instance, it would not be easy to do hip circles (rolls) around the top of a regular lyra, but you could do it on a flat top. (But you can still do hip circles on the bottom of a regular lyra)
misslara ·
single point lyras do allow you to do a lot of tricks on top using the single rope that are difficult with double point. you obviously can rig double point as a single point, though it has the extra point sticking out which sometimes gets in the way. double point tends to be more stable for beginners, spinning feels easier to me on a single point, but is obviously possible on either single or double point rigged with a swivel. You can hang it as high or low as you want: if it's close to the ground, you can focus on stuff inside and on top of the lyra. if you hang it high, you can practice spinning and stuff below... it's a very flexible apparatus for height it doesn't need to be too high if you're just practicing :) Definitely try out different size lyras if you can, so you know what size feels best for you, I know being a taller person, some of the smaller lyras are impossible to do anything in! someone mentioned fight or flight entertainment- they're great!
misslara ·
oh, and hollow vs. solid, hollow is easier to transport (lighter), but won't spin as long since it doesn't have as much weight...
thx misslara-I DO want to spin and i want hollow, so knowing that single spins easier, plus most venues have single ... looks like single is the way to go. ANYTHING else u ladies can think of is MUCH appreciated!
I just want to point out that single point versus double point is really a matter of personal taste. You can do tricks on top of either a single or a double point, they're just different tricks. And it's just not true that a single point spins more or better than a double point. For example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueDzWwKn1k8
http://youtu.be/k7txeqiCo1I a mesmerizing ring piece... I don't train ring, but a couple of women in our company do. As far as spinning goes, pay attention and invest in good hardware. Swivels are not all made equal. If spinning is something you would like to do, a good swivel is invaluable.
misslara ·
Yes Elektra- for my personal taste, I prefer to spin on single point, i was not implying that it was easier for everyone. As I said, double point is often more stable.
misslara ·
As corby was saying: it's a good idea to learn as much as you can about rigging so you can be safe. aluminum vs. steel, etc....
corby-thx for posting that link. I ran across a public performance of hers...this is so much cleaner! Love it!
I perform hoop and a good swivel is key! Rigging is not the place to try to save money. I would also reccomend steel and never aluminum hardware. (aluminum can crack internally - and when it fails it FAILS - where a steel caribiner bend or distort first.) Also - ALWAYS check you equipment before you go up in the air on it - you may be using people you trust but anyone can be distracted. (It has happened to me.) It is up to you to be your last line of defense.
I agree with the comments above...definitely want to avoid aluminum (I've worked for a company that uses aluminum and it can shatter under pressure). Anyway, I just ordered my hoop from Jackie Tan based on the recommendation of several people including the folks at Nimble Arts. Jackie makes them in batches at around $280 depending on the number of tabs, etc. Jackie emailed me yesterday to let me know she made extras in this batch. If you are interested, email her at [email protected]
thanks! I'll contact them too. I am going with steel.
