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.

Double Lift

A two-person lift from a four-point suicide suspension at the recent Southwest Suscon (photo: Allen Falkner).

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10 responses to “Double Lift”

  1. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    That guy looks in pain.

  2. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    I am amazed that this is even possible.

  3. Briggden Avatar

    my mum said once “some of your friends will drag you down in life” I dont think this is what she meant tho…

  4. ruinsofdecay Avatar

    he actually doesnt look like hes in pain at all to me

  5. bebopobsession Avatar

    ok so i get that the skin a quite elastic and can be stretched without harm to the skin, but how does this work?
    to me, when i see suspensions the stretching reminds me of stretching your ear and how long that takes…and what happens if you don’t wait long enough…
    so…
    what? obviously you can’t go for four people on the first go..
    but.
    arg
    im so confused.
    so many questions!
    suspensions completely amaze me.

  6. Zarathustra Avatar

    I love skin! It always surpasses my expectations. The most I’ve done was 500lbs (including my body weight) on 2 of the Mustad ~4ga shark hooks, which I held for about a minute. The hooks deformed slightly but the skin held.

  7. Bastian Avatar

    All the power to you, Brandon! That´s impressive (and I doubt MY skin will hold up to that….) I so wish I`d been there to take part in all the fun that went on that weekend!

  8. emjay Avatar
    emjay

    ha! i used to have a mohawk : ( ahhh miss it. brando is sick, chest all ripped up still

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