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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.

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Transitions

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Sean Philips

This impressive feat of rigging is a 4 point knee suspension that transitions into  a 2 point chest suspension. It was done by some of the ROP Brooklyn guys; Brian, George and Cere. Pictures by Candace.

kneesandchest

Speaking of Rites of Passage, Cere and some other ROP guys have headed west to help with Meg’s event the LA BME Fundraiser, a suspension event to help raise money for BME, that is taking place tomorrow. If you are interested in going check out the events page or message Meg.

For one more pic from this transitional suspension, keep on keeping on.

chest

Comments

104 responses to “Transitions”

  1. Lesha Avatar
    Lesha

    the scars I have on my tattoos from suspending are hardly noticeable. they’re a lot more noticeable on my knees and stomach where I don’t have tattoos.

  2. Lesha Avatar
    Lesha

    the scars I have on my tattoos from suspending are hardly noticeable. they’re a lot more noticeable on my knees and stomach where I don’t have tattoos.

  3. Lesha Avatar
    Lesha

    the scars I have on my tattoos from suspending are hardly noticeable. they’re a lot more noticeable on my knees and stomach where I don’t have tattoos.

  4. Lesha Avatar
    Lesha

    the scars I have on my tattoos from suspending are hardly noticeable. they’re a lot more noticeable on my knees and stomach where I don’t have tattoos.

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