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.

King of the Swingers

We’ve had a Queen of the Swingers, now it’s time for the boys (in the shape of Adrian Spillman).

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60 responses to “King of the Swingers”

  1. cometstail Avatar

    The more of these suspension videos (and pictures) I see, the more intrigued I am getting… does anyone know the best way I could get into it? Even just to be present for the suspension of someone else so I could properly make up my mind. Awesome video, by the way :]

  2. cometstail Avatar

    The more of these suspension videos (and pictures) I see, the more intrigued I am getting… does anyone know the best way I could get into it? Even just to be present for the suspension of someone else so I could properly make up my mind. Awesome video, by the way :]

  3. cometstail Avatar

    The more of these suspension videos (and pictures) I see, the more intrigued I am getting… does anyone know the best way I could get into it? Even just to be present for the suspension of someone else so I could properly make up my mind. Awesome video, by the way :]

  4. cometstail Avatar

    The more of these suspension videos (and pictures) I see, the more intrigued I am getting… does anyone know the best way I could get into it? Even just to be present for the suspension of someone else so I could properly make up my mind. Awesome video, by the way :]

  5. Bastian Avatar

    Ha! You should have seen Konrad go crazy on his hooks on new year`s eve. I`ll promise some video next time!

  6. Bastian Avatar

    Ha! You should have seen Konrad go crazy on his hooks on new year`s eve. I`ll promise some video next time!

  7. Bastian Avatar

    Ha! You should have seen Konrad go crazy on his hooks on new year`s eve. I`ll promise some video next time!

  8. Bastian Avatar

    Ha! You should have seen Konrad go crazy on his hooks on new year`s eve. I`ll promise some video next time!

  9. nickythegreek Avatar
    nickythegreek

    woot go adrian.

  10. nickythegreek Avatar
    nickythegreek

    woot go adrian.

  11. nickythegreek Avatar
    nickythegreek

    woot go adrian.

  12. nickythegreek Avatar
    nickythegreek

    woot go adrian.

  13. kawaface Avatar

    yeaahhhh columbus.

    i remember seeing him doing a suspension show at the old piercology, kicking himself off the walls and whatnot. this looks a little more comfortable than that did…but maybe the outside setting just makes it seem that way.

  14. kawaface Avatar

    yeaahhhh columbus.

    i remember seeing him doing a suspension show at the old piercology, kicking himself off the walls and whatnot. this looks a little more comfortable than that did…but maybe the outside setting just makes it seem that way.

  15. kawaface Avatar

    yeaahhhh columbus.

    i remember seeing him doing a suspension show at the old piercology, kicking himself off the walls and whatnot. this looks a little more comfortable than that did…but maybe the outside setting just makes it seem that way.

  16. kawaface Avatar

    yeaahhhh columbus.

    i remember seeing him doing a suspension show at the old piercology, kicking himself off the walls and whatnot. this looks a little more comfortable than that did…but maybe the outside setting just makes it seem that way.

  17. Mess Avatar

    that’s emmense.

    also wondering how i would get to be present at one of these things.

    i imagine these happenings are not as “regular” in the UK though… rawr.

  18. Mess Avatar

    that’s emmense.

    also wondering how i would get to be present at one of these things.

    i imagine these happenings are not as “regular” in the UK though… rawr.

  19. Mess Avatar

    that’s emmense.

    also wondering how i would get to be present at one of these things.

    i imagine these happenings are not as “regular” in the UK though… rawr.

  20. Mess Avatar

    that’s emmense.

    also wondering how i would get to be present at one of these things.

    i imagine these happenings are not as “regular” in the UK though… rawr.

  21. ASSid23 Avatar

    very very cool 😉

  22. ASSid23 Avatar

    very very cool 😉

  23. ASSid23 Avatar

    very very cool 😉

  24. ASSid23 Avatar

    very very cool 😉

  25. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    that rig is indeed fun shannon!

  26. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    that rig is indeed fun shannon!

  27. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    that rig is indeed fun shannon!

  28. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    that rig is indeed fun shannon!

  29. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    im still in awe as to how high he swung

  30. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    im still in awe as to how high he swung

  31. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    im still in awe as to how high he swung

  32. RuinsOfDecay Avatar

    im still in awe as to how high he swung

  33. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Mess – Look up Body Evolution/Constant Elevation. They’re not hard to find 🙂

    You’d be surprised..

  34. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Mess – Look up Body Evolution/Constant Elevation. They’re not hard to find 🙂

    You’d be surprised..

  35. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Mess – Look up Body Evolution/Constant Elevation. They’re not hard to find 🙂

    You’d be surprised..

  36. RooRaaah Crumbs Avatar

    Mess – Look up Body Evolution/Constant Elevation. They’re not hard to find 🙂

    You’d be surprised..

  37. posikevin Avatar

    definitely a fun rig,i was swinging from it the other day!!

  38. posikevin Avatar

    definitely a fun rig,i was swinging from it the other day!!

  39. posikevin Avatar

    definitely a fun rig,i was swinging from it the other day!!

  40. posikevin Avatar

    definitely a fun rig,i was swinging from it the other day!!

  41. dave k Avatar

    i love that rig. the new one will be even better. and woohoo for Adrian!

  42. dave k Avatar

    i love that rig. the new one will be even better. and woohoo for Adrian!

  43. dave k Avatar

    i love that rig. the new one will be even better. and woohoo for Adrian!

  44. dave k Avatar

    i love that rig. the new one will be even better. and woohoo for Adrian!

  45. quinnn Avatar

    never gonna get that song outta my head now.

    Looks like such fun!

  46. quinnn Avatar

    never gonna get that song outta my head now.

    Looks like such fun!

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