Aerial Blogs
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 amount of weight...
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...
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 Rigging 101: 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 Rigging 101: How To Rig At Home Safely
Safe Home Rigging Welcome to a series of articles on aerial rigging, supported by videos from Circus Rigging & Safety, sponsored by Firetoys. When it comes to rigging at home...
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 like...
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...
Installing Aerial Equipment at Home
Thinking of rigging your own equipment for home training? here's a primer!
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...
