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.

Female Calf Suspension, Brasil

C/O Valnei, I think this may be the very first time I’ve seen a female calf suspension (it’s not that common and can be quite painful). I might be wrong though? More pictures: ONE TWO THREE.

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24 responses to “Female Calf Suspension, Brasil”

  1. lusid Avatar
    lusid

    i’ve seen one before (female calf suspension) and i’m not surprised that it’s not common. are there more male calf suspensions? would there be any particular reason more men than women go up that way?

  2. lusid Avatar
    lusid

    i’ve seen one before (female calf suspension) and i’m not surprised that it’s not common. are there more male calf suspensions? would there be any particular reason more men than women go up that way?

  3. jason Avatar
    jason

    Was anybody else expecting to see a baby cow swing in the breeze?

  4. jason Avatar
    jason

    Was anybody else expecting to see a baby cow swing in the breeze?

  5. psyentific Avatar

    If that photo is any documentation, there’s a reason. I’ve seen a lot of suspension photos but never one where the participant looked quite as unhappy :/

  6. psyentific Avatar

    If that photo is any documentation, there’s a reason. I’ve seen a lot of suspension photos but never one where the participant looked quite as unhappy :/

  7. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    “would there be any particular reason more men than women go up that way?”

    Cant see one.

    “never one where the participant looked quite as unhappy :/”

    There is always that element in suspension, its not just a fun little swing, and it doesnt have to be a happy experience for it to be worthwhile for some people.

  8. Nick Avatar
    Nick

    “would there be any particular reason more men than women go up that way?”

    Cant see one.

    “never one where the participant looked quite as unhappy :/”

    There is always that element in suspension, its not just a fun little swing, and it doesnt have to be a happy experience for it to be worthwhile for some people.

  9. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    psyentific – Really? We thought the opposite; Phil and I thought she looked quite comfortable.

    re: why? – I don’t think they’re common for either men or women. One reason some people do them is the idea of putting hooks in the knees freaks some people out.

  10. Shannon Larratt Avatar

    psyentific – Really? We thought the opposite; Phil and I thought she looked quite comfortable.

    re: why? – I don’t think they’re common for either men or women. One reason some people do them is the idea of putting hooks in the knees freaks some people out.

  11. psyentific Avatar

    Shannon… it’s in her face. A lot of the other suspension photos you post feature people with ectasy written all over them. In this photo due partly to the redness (which I don’t think you can really hold against anyone doing this suspension) but also do to the tenseness in the face and how she looks like she’s crying it just doesn’t look like she’s having a good time.

  12. psyentific Avatar

    Shannon… it’s in her face. A lot of the other suspension photos you post feature people with ectasy written all over them. In this photo due partly to the redness (which I don’t think you can really hold against anyone doing this suspension) but also do to the tenseness in the face and how she looks like she’s crying it just doesn’t look like she’s having a good time.

  13. Me, Again Avatar
    Me, Again

    I would love to see her tattoos up-close… especially the one on her thigh

  14. Me, Again Avatar
    Me, Again

    I would love to see her tattoos up-close… especially the one on her thigh

  15. Ausmoz Avatar

    [b]re: why? [/b] – I don’t think they’re common for either men or women. One reason some people do them is the idea of putting hooks in the knees freaks some people out.

    The hooks aren’t in her knees…

    I can’t imagine anyone being comfortable with that amount of blood rushing to their head :S.

  16. Ausmoz Avatar

    [b]re: why? [/b] – I don’t think they’re common for either men or women. One reason some people do them is the idea of putting hooks in the knees freaks some people out.

    The hooks aren’t in her knees…

    I can’t imagine anyone being comfortable with that amount of blood rushing to their head :S.

  17. pennnyxlane Avatar

    she looks fine..doesn’t look like she’s in pain…look at the first photo linked…she’s swinging around having a good ol time.

  18. pennnyxlane Avatar

    she looks fine..doesn’t look like she’s in pain…look at the first photo linked…she’s swinging around having a good ol time.

  19. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    psyentific:
    Many people cry during their suspensions…it doesn’t make it unpleasant, it’s just a sensation that washes over you. I have cried during a few of my suspensions, however, that doesn’t mean it was an unpleasant experience. Of the suspensions I have shed tears, they were the most memorable the some of the best moments of my life. If you have not suspended, it’s very hard to explain.

  20. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    psyentific:
    Many people cry during their suspensions…it doesn’t make it unpleasant, it’s just a sensation that washes over you. I have cried during a few of my suspensions, however, that doesn’t mean it was an unpleasant experience. Of the suspensions I have shed tears, they were the most memorable the some of the best moments of my life. If you have not suspended, it’s very hard to explain.

  21. Karina Avatar

    I know Naya, the girl of the photo and they can assure that she DOES NOT SUFFER. Yes she takes the red face as the position in which she is, assurance I go several like that minutes and because she is of the north of Brazil it should been hot there, but ellla happy this one!

  22. Karina Avatar

    I know Naya, the girl of the photo and they can assure that she DOES NOT SUFFER. Yes she takes the red face as the position in which she is, assurance I go several like that minutes and because she is of the north of Brazil it should been hot there, but ellla happy this one!

  23. Unknownbie Avatar
    Unknownbie

    I new to all of this.. Why does her skin not rip due to her weight?!

  24. Unknownbie Avatar
    Unknownbie

    I new to all of this.. Why does her skin not rip due to her weight?!

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