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.

“Trust your Mechanic” -The Dead Kennedeys

Lefrog wrote me with some pictures from a great suspension they assisted for their friend Alan last Saturday. Alice filled me in on the back story, telling me Alan is from the Mutoid Waste Company, and cut the engine out of a van while hanging suicide-style from a crane. Shortly after he finished, the van caught fire and they let it burn out rather than extinguishing it. Alice also suspended (knees) that day, and their friend Mark hung as well. Photos by Dispel of Tattoo Nation UK — more continue after the break.

Comments

42 responses to ““Trust your Mechanic” -The Dead Kennedeys”

  1. Mess Avatar

    Now that is beautiful, and that’s not just the altered state i’m in talking…

  2. Mess Avatar

    Now that is beautiful, and that’s not just the altered state i’m in talking…

  3. rubberduck_parade Avatar

    that’s the most badass suspension I’ve ever seen.

  4. rubberduck_parade Avatar

    that’s the most badass suspension I’ve ever seen.

  5. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    I like the Kangaroo man.

  6. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    I like the Kangaroo man.

  7. LeeHO Avatar
    LeeHO

    a junkyard doesn’t seem like a very sanitary place to be putting holes in your back plus he isn’t wearing safety goggles. hanging from a crane and burning van cool though

  8. LeeHO Avatar
    LeeHO

    a junkyard doesn’t seem like a very sanitary place to be putting holes in your back plus he isn’t wearing safety goggles. hanging from a crane and burning van cool though

  9. Steph-knee Avatar

    Go the dude in the kangaroo suit! Booga from the Tank Girl movie anyone??

  10. Steph-knee Avatar

    Go the dude in the kangaroo suit! Booga from the Tank Girl movie anyone??

  11. k Avatar
    k

    It’s all about the dude dressed as a kangaroo. This is my new god.

  12. k Avatar
    k

    It’s all about the dude dressed as a kangaroo. This is my new god.

  13. Neon Avatar
    Neon

    So random. Its a cool idea though!

  14. Neon Avatar
    Neon

    So random. Its a cool idea though!

  15. & Avatar
    &

    hah, thats such an amusingly random photo shoot. I love how one of the rope holders is wearing a kangaroo outfit in the second picture.

  16. & Avatar
    &

    hah, thats such an amusingly random photo shoot. I love how one of the rope holders is wearing a kangaroo outfit in the second picture.

  17. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    I’m also questioning the sterility, but it’s still pretty awesome. Seeing the beer in the last picture is utterly reminding me that I haven’t had a drink in a week *sob*

  18. Greta Avatar
    Greta

    I’m also questioning the sterility, but it’s still pretty awesome. Seeing the beer in the last picture is utterly reminding me that I haven’t had a drink in a week *sob*

  19. Everything and Nothing Avatar

    As soon as I saw the picture I knew it was the MWC they have been scaring the shit out of people at UK festivals for the past 20 years.

    Mutate and Survive!

  20. Everything and Nothing Avatar

    As soon as I saw the picture I knew it was the MWC they have been scaring the shit out of people at UK festivals for the past 20 years.

    Mutate and Survive!

  21. ben Avatar

    4+8: regarding sterility :No picture of the piercing area were posted , The person wearing the kangaroo outfit has been a professional piercer in london for more than 15 years . I don t think he would have tolerated anything who might have jeopardized the sterility.

  22. ben Avatar

    4+8: regarding sterility :No picture of the piercing area were posted , The person wearing the kangaroo outfit has been a professional piercer in london for more than 15 years . I don t think he would have tolerated anything who might have jeopardized the sterility.

  23. ben Avatar

    The person suspending was fully aware of the risk involve in such suspension, our role as the person suspending him were to limit the risks as much as we humanly could.
    To be honest , I ve seen piercing area , mostly for shows and performances (indoor and outdoor) , way less practical, clean and organized as what we had on that day.
    But yeah it was a risky thing to do ( more regarding having to deal with pressurized gaz bottles, flames and 1.5 ton of metal hanging above him) than the suspension.
    He does this for his living, and knew full well what to expect too

  24. ben Avatar

    The person suspending was fully aware of the risk involve in such suspension, our role as the person suspending him were to limit the risks as much as we humanly could.
    To be honest , I ve seen piercing area , mostly for shows and performances (indoor and outdoor) , way less practical, clean and organized as what we had on that day.
    But yeah it was a risky thing to do ( more regarding having to deal with pressurized gaz bottles, flames and 1.5 ton of metal hanging above him) than the suspension.
    He does this for his living, and knew full well what to expect too

  25. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I think it’s all about his socks. Making a statement there. Great set of photos. Fascinating.

  26. Viking In LaFleche Avatar

    I think it’s all about his socks. Making a statement there. Great set of photos. Fascinating.

  27. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I didn’t even notice the kangaroo, lol.

  28. Lilee Avatar
    Lilee

    I didn’t even notice the kangaroo, lol.

  29. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    kangaroo man, you are my idol.

  30. eatyrspleens Avatar
    eatyrspleens

    kangaroo man, you are my idol.

  31. Stupidcore Avatar

    I was totally thinking tank girl as well. lol . Great setup!

  32. Stupidcore Avatar

    I was totally thinking tank girl as well. lol . Great setup!

  33. lucifire Avatar
    lucifire

    kangaroo man just happened to be wearing what he still had on from the night before. them’s his normal clothes (i’m his wife, i do his laundry).

  34. lucifire Avatar
    lucifire

    kangaroo man just happened to be wearing what he still had on from the night before. them’s his normal clothes (i’m his wife, i do his laundry).

  35. mad al Avatar
    mad al

    my mate was dressed as a kangaroo and i was wearing fluro socks because we”d been to t g the night before and had no sleep it was a good night though

    any way hope to see you all soon again love

    mad al

  36. mad al Avatar
    mad al

    my mate was dressed as a kangaroo and i was wearing fluro socks because we”d been to t g the night before and had no sleep it was a good night though

    any way hope to see you all soon again love

    mad al

  37. wreckage Avatar

    AS one of the designated safety officers for the above event, i would like to clarify that:
    MadAlan need never wear safety goggles as he has High Impact Thermoplastic Polycarbonate Makrolon Eye-shells permanently fitted directly to his corneas.
    His socks are infact steel toe-capped, and although he’s had them on for 56 hours they were sterilised prior to fitting.

    My main concern is who is that feeling up MadAl’s arse? And are his hands sterile?

    go on Al

  38. wreckage Avatar

    AS one of the designated safety officers for the above event, i would like to clarify that:
    MadAlan need never wear safety goggles as he has High Impact Thermoplastic Polycarbonate Makrolon Eye-shells permanently fitted directly to his corneas.
    His socks are infact steel toe-capped, and although he’s had them on for 56 hours they were sterilised prior to fitting.

    My main concern is who is that feeling up MadAl’s arse? And are his hands sterile?

    go on Al

  39. Will Avatar

    Is it just me, or does it look like his oxy/acetalyne bottles are directly under the van?

  40. Will Avatar

    Is it just me, or does it look like his oxy/acetalyne bottles are directly under the van?

  41. lileth Avatar
    lileth

    hehe
    Nice to see the house of wah team @ it again with Dave (kangroo man) and added people (Nik and so on)

    Wish I was there, but I will try my unmost for the next suspension you guys set up! 😀

  42. lileth Avatar
    lileth

    hehe
    Nice to see the house of wah team @ it again with Dave (kangroo man) and added people (Nik and so on)

    Wish I was there, but I will try my unmost for the next suspension you guys set up! 😀

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