Studio Friction Advanced Rope Intensive:

For Wall That It's Worth

With SirTolerance and FilthyElement

Cost/Tying Pair: 

WRAPPED Member Price - $50 |

TIED Member - $40 | BOUND Member - $30 

When: Saturday, September 5th, 10AM-4PM

Description:

This suspension class is for those interested in learning wall suspension. Prior suspension experience is required for both tops and bottoms.

Class will begin with a discussion on the hardware used on the wall as well as the unique risks we run into when tying on the wall. Afterwards, we will discuss the various ways to transition to the wall, paired with an exercise to practice using those approaches. After a break for lunch, students will end the day learning and practicing a short transition sequence that gives students the opportunity to the learn the additional considerations needed when transitioning to and from the wall. Following the sequence, there will additional time for students to play and explore the wall on their own.

All students will be expected to have suspension experience and tops expected to have experience in basic up-line management and transition experience. Participants should come prepared to tie a solid, sustainable chest harness and a hip harness. As always, everyone is welcome to participate up to their own comfort level or just observe portions of the class that are beyond their current skill set.

Riggers will need a full rope kit (including uplines), safety shears, rigging plate/gear, and 6+ carabiners.

In this class we will cover:

• Wall specific risks and limitations such as bi directional compression and wall abrasion 
• Brief review of consent and negotiation specific to this activity and partner check ins
• Discussion on the pros and cons of different chest harnesses for wall rope as well as the limitations of the wall
• Setting up your wall points & gear
• Transitioning to the wall and back
• A sequence, variety of shapes, and transitions on the wall

Due to limited wall space this class will be limited to 7 tying pairs. Some tying pairs will be double up to take turns transitioning on the wall and spotting each other as space allows with 5 wall point stations. 

About our instructors:

SirTolerance (he/him)

FilthyElement (she/her)

FilthyElement discovered rope through a love of connection and has spent the last several years exploring the many ways it can bring people together. As a dedicated rope bottom, she loves everything from playful floor ties to challenging suspensions, always with an emphasis on communication, negotiation, and trust. Around Studio Friction, you'll usually find her laughing, encouraging others, taking hot pictures, or hanging from a wall. She believes rope is for everyone and is passionate about helping students build confidence, adapt techniques to fit their bodies, and create experiences that are as connected as they are beautiful.

Important Registration Information:

• Please arrive on time or a bit early so that we can get started promptly.
  
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