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.

Zips and Ribbons

The following set of photos (clickthrough for a shot of Zippy Jaclyn) are the handiwork of Quinn Patrick, The Fall Tattooing, Vancouver, BC.

Taryn.

Photos by our very own Syx Langman.

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Comments

144 responses to “Zips and Ribbons”

  1. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Go Taryn!

  2. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Go Taryn!

  3. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Go Taryn!

  4. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Go Taryn!

  5. DEMIAN Avatar
    DEMIAN

    beautiful

  6. DEMIAN Avatar
    DEMIAN

    beautiful

  7. DEMIAN Avatar
    DEMIAN

    beautiful

  8. DEMIAN Avatar
    DEMIAN

    beautiful

  9. Danica Avatar
    Danica

    AHH both are so gorgeous

  10. Danica Avatar
    Danica

    AHH both are so gorgeous

  11. Danica Avatar
    Danica

    AHH both are so gorgeous

  12. Danica Avatar
    Danica

    AHH both are so gorgeous

  13. Taryn Avatar
    Taryn

    SKYLAR!! do you seriously still exsist?
    i had thought you must’ve been eaten by a bear!

  14. Taryn Avatar
    Taryn

    SKYLAR!! do you seriously still exsist?
    i had thought you must’ve been eaten by a bear!

  15. Taryn Avatar
    Taryn

    SKYLAR!! do you seriously still exsist?
    i had thought you must’ve been eaten by a bear!

  16. Taryn Avatar
    Taryn

    SKYLAR!! do you seriously still exsist?
    i had thought you must’ve been eaten by a bear!

  17. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    y duz say “Toy”??

  18. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    y duz say “Toy”??

  19. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    y duz say “Toy”??

  20. oppositronic Avatar
    oppositronic

    y duz say “Toy”??

  21. Snap Dragon Avatar

    The Zipper is my favorite! 🙂

  22. Snap Dragon Avatar

    The Zipper is my favorite! 🙂

  23. Snap Dragon Avatar

    The Zipper is my favorite! 🙂

  24. Snap Dragon Avatar

    The Zipper is my favorite! 🙂

  25. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    Iii went to highschool with Taryn. Verrrry cute!

  26. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    Iii went to highschool with Taryn. Verrrry cute!

  27. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    Iii went to highschool with Taryn. Verrrry cute!

  28. Radio Avatar
    Radio

    Iii went to highschool with Taryn. Verrrry cute!

  29. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Close. I grew a mustache. You going to pride this weekend?

  30. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Close. I grew a mustache. You going to pride this weekend?

  31. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Close. I grew a mustache. You going to pride this weekend?

  32. Skylar Avatar
    Skylar

    Close. I grew a mustache. You going to pride this weekend?

  33. Vyky Avatar

    HE IS ALIVE!

  34. Vyky Avatar

    HE IS ALIVE!

  35. Vyky Avatar

    HE IS ALIVE!

  36. Vyky Avatar

    HE IS ALIVE!

  37. Vyky Avatar

    PS. Taryn: Hot as always

    Jaclyn: I can see your bum. Also hot.

  38. Vyky Avatar

    PS. Taryn: Hot as always

    Jaclyn: I can see your bum. Also hot.

  39. Vyky Avatar

    PS. Taryn: Hot as always

    Jaclyn: I can see your bum. Also hot.

  40. Vyky Avatar

    PS. Taryn: Hot as always

    Jaclyn: I can see your bum. Also hot.

  41. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I LOVE her HAIR! haha.

  42. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I LOVE her HAIR! haha.

  43. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I LOVE her HAIR! haha.

  44. BendtheGlass Avatar

    I LOVE her HAIR! haha.

  45. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    Holy fuck I am drunk right now and omg them underwaer is hot lol. Ah

    Fuck I forot waht I was oin g to sat next iwill refret this in the mirning.

    goodnightlol

  46. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    Holy fuck I am drunk right now and omg them underwaer is hot lol. Ah

    Fuck I forot waht I was oin g to sat next iwill refret this in the mirning.

    goodnightlol

  47. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    Holy fuck I am drunk right now and omg them underwaer is hot lol. Ah

    Fuck I forot waht I was oin g to sat next iwill refret this in the mirning.

    goodnightlol

  48. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    Holy fuck I am drunk right now and omg them underwaer is hot lol. Ah

    Fuck I forot waht I was oin g to sat next iwill refret this in the mirning.

    goodnightlol

  49. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    o a nd i love the idea of the zip piercmg thing

  50. Jaimes Avatar
    Jaimes

    o a nd i love the idea of the zip piercmg thing

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