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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.

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Which one is the real one?

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Shannon Larratt

Thanks to Bloodgasm for these pictures of a two point 6ga knee suspension (done with RussFoxx)… I thought it looked like he was just doing a handstand so I edited out (sloppily) the suspension for fun. For someone who says they have to little time, aparently I have too much time on my hands.

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9 responses to “Which one is the real one?”

  1. Jol Avatar
    Jol

    Thats cute. =)

  2. severed Avatar
    severed

    i know this guy, he’s rad!

  3. invisshadow Avatar
    invisshadow

    Oh yeah that’s horribly faked. Hehee… that had me dying laughing.

    I did gymnastics for about a billion years. His body position is totally wrong to be supported with just his hands. I guess it’s just how the hooks are, but it seems he’s putting more strain on the hooks and his hands by leaning back that way.

  4. green.plasticjen Avatar
    green.plasticjen

    i dont think that photoshop work is all that sloppy. give yourself a little credit

  5. Rusty Avatar
    Rusty

    I was there, and he was SO just doing a handstand!
    Glad to clear the air… sheeeesh… 😛

  6. angelvenom Avatar
    angelvenom

    That’s great =).

  7. starspring Avatar
    starspring

    I have that table in Purple!

  8. fre_k Avatar
    fre_k

    It looks more like he’s doing a flip over the table, like in gymnastics.

  9. modifiedcanadian Avatar
    modifiedcanadian

    It looked like he was walking on his hands to me… because that’s always what it’s looked like when I’ve seen people do it… they have their legs back at the knees like that.

    anyhow, I figured it was photoshopped when I saw it.

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