A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Bring the Rut With You


Hey, haven’t seen this one very often. Geezfools sends in these photos of his friend Chad suspending, facilitated by Hi I’m Buttons. Is there a name for this suspension? If not I’m going to throw it out there: The Hammock Suspension. Think about it.

Another shot, after the jump.

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Comments

36 responses to “Bring the Rut With You”

  1. bastian Avatar

    Like this one! There’s already all sorts of names for this suspension – check out this old modblog entry (and the comments) of Benny doing this (what Roo called a “knelbow”) for about two dozen suggestions: modblog.bmezine.com/2007/03/23/newsflash-the-kaiser-suspends.

  2. bastian Avatar

    Like this one! There’s already all sorts of names for this suspension – check out this old modblog entry (and the comments) of Benny doing this (what Roo called a “knelbow”) for about two dozen suggestions: modblog.bmezine.com/2007/03/23/newsflash-the-kaiser-suspends.

  3. spuget Avatar

    Yay Dustin for submitting these photos! <3

  4. spuget Avatar

    Yay Dustin for submitting these photos! <3

  5. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Bastian: Haha, well, don’t I feel sheepish! Nonetheless …

    HAMMOCK SUSPENSION ’09

  6. Jordan Ginsberg Avatar
    Jordan Ginsberg

    Bastian: Haha, well, don’t I feel sheepish! Nonetheless …

    HAMMOCK SUSPENSION ’09

  7. buttons Avatar

    HAMMOCK ’09!!!!!!!!

  8. buttons Avatar

    HAMMOCK ’09!!!!!!!!

  9. Piercing Pete Avatar
    Piercing Pete

    We did the same configuration a year or so ago and called it “the dead cat” suspension. iam Satans love child wasnt impressed with the name but loved the position.

  10. Piercing Pete Avatar
    Piercing Pete

    We did the same configuration a year or so ago and called it “the dead cat” suspension. iam Satans love child wasnt impressed with the name but loved the position.

  11. chad Avatar
    chad

    dam I made the big time

  12. chad Avatar
    chad

    dam I made the big time

  13. buttons Avatar

    ooh dead cats a pretty good one

  14. buttons Avatar

    ooh dead cats a pretty good one

  15. Josh Avatar

    Ive also head it called the fetal suspension.

  16. Josh Avatar

    Ive also head it called the fetal suspension.

  17. chad Avatar
    chad

    bryan you know I’m not siked on dead cats 🙂

  18. chad Avatar
    chad

    bryan you know I’m not siked on dead cats 🙂

  19. goldust Avatar

    Heart tattoo looks sweet… lol)))

  20. goldust Avatar

    Heart tattoo looks sweet… lol)))

  21. Muddud Avatar

    Aw, i like hammock. dead cat reminds me of what i tried calling it when i threw the idea by my piercing, i just called it “playing dead”

    but hammock rocks.

  22. Muddud Avatar

    Aw, i like hammock. dead cat reminds me of what i tried calling it when i threw the idea by my piercing, i just called it “playing dead”

    but hammock rocks.

  23. Stormchaser Avatar

    nice “Kneelbow!

  24. Stormchaser Avatar

    nice “Kneelbow!

  25. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    How about “Turtle in trouble”?

  26. -LEO- Avatar
    -LEO-

    How about “Turtle in trouble”?

  27. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    LEO-
    holy shit that’s funny.

  28. fireship Avatar
    fireship

    LEO-
    holy shit that’s funny.

  29. Cale Avatar

    It’s beautiful.

  30. Cale Avatar

    It’s beautiful.

  31. Aylin Avatar

    Wonderful! ^_^ Not only is the idea nifty, but I also enjoy the lighting greatly. :]

  32. Aylin Avatar

    Wonderful! ^_^ Not only is the idea nifty, but I also enjoy the lighting greatly. :]

  33. baracudaboy Avatar
    baracudaboy

    Thats a cool combination.

  34. baracudaboy Avatar
    baracudaboy

    Thats a cool combination.

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