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.

Transitions

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. Sandra Avatar

    Suspended by your tits? That’s one thing I’d probably pass on…haha

  2. Sandra Avatar

    Suspended by your tits? That’s one thing I’d probably pass on…haha

  3. Thomas HJ Avatar

    Her facial expressions seem pretty honest, it’s how I’d look if I did it. Although I’m male, so I wouldn’t be wearing lipstick…I’d keep the high heels though.

  4. Thomas HJ Avatar

    Her facial expressions seem pretty honest, it’s how I’d look if I did it. Although I’m male, so I wouldn’t be wearing lipstick…I’d keep the high heels though.

  5. Thomas HJ Avatar

    Her facial expressions seem pretty honest, it’s how I’d look if I did it. Although I’m male, so I wouldn’t be wearing lipstick…I’d keep the high heels though.

  6. Thomas HJ Avatar

    Her facial expressions seem pretty honest, it’s how I’d look if I did it. Although I’m male, so I wouldn’t be wearing lipstick…I’d keep the high heels though.

  7. ian mckown Avatar

    I’m sure the outfit an shoes werecertainly necessary for the suss. haha. vanity

  8. ian mckown Avatar

    I’m sure the outfit an shoes werecertainly necessary for the suss. haha. vanity

  9. ian mckown Avatar

    I’m sure the outfit an shoes werecertainly necessary for the suss. haha. vanity

  10. ian mckown Avatar

    I’m sure the outfit an shoes werecertainly necessary for the suss. haha. vanity

  11. Medievalfroge Avatar
    Medievalfroge

    (I love these pictures)

    Okay, I have a question that I think would be a common problem around here… I’ve always wanted to do a suspension but wouldn’t hooks through my back leave scarring? I don’t mind scarring except when it’s through my tattoos! So, would a suspension mess up my tattoos at all?

  12. Medievalfroge Avatar
    Medievalfroge

    (I love these pictures)

    Okay, I have a question that I think would be a common problem around here… I’ve always wanted to do a suspension but wouldn’t hooks through my back leave scarring? I don’t mind scarring except when it’s through my tattoos! So, would a suspension mess up my tattoos at all?

  13. Medievalfroge Avatar
    Medievalfroge

    (I love these pictures)

    Okay, I have a question that I think would be a common problem around here… I’ve always wanted to do a suspension but wouldn’t hooks through my back leave scarring? I don’t mind scarring except when it’s through my tattoos! So, would a suspension mess up my tattoos at all?

  14. Medievalfroge Avatar
    Medievalfroge

    (I love these pictures)

    Okay, I have a question that I think would be a common problem around here… I’ve always wanted to do a suspension but wouldn’t hooks through my back leave scarring? I don’t mind scarring except when it’s through my tattoos! So, would a suspension mess up my tattoos at all?

  15. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    oh my god, that facial expression is almost haunting. The shoes? Do whatever makes yourself feel better.

  16. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    oh my god, that facial expression is almost haunting. The shoes? Do whatever makes yourself feel better.

  17. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    oh my god, that facial expression is almost haunting. The shoes? Do whatever makes yourself feel better.

  18. Holly Avatar
    Holly

    oh my god, that facial expression is almost haunting. The shoes? Do whatever makes yourself feel better.

  19. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    I SPOT THE DINOSAUR JR SHIRT WORN BY THE GUY KNEELING!!! AWESOME! COOL PHOTOS

  20. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    I SPOT THE DINOSAUR JR SHIRT WORN BY THE GUY KNEELING!!! AWESOME! COOL PHOTOS

  21. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    I SPOT THE DINOSAUR JR SHIRT WORN BY THE GUY KNEELING!!! AWESOME! COOL PHOTOS

  22. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    I SPOT THE DINOSAUR JR SHIRT WORN BY THE GUY KNEELING!!! AWESOME! COOL PHOTOS

  23. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    @ IAN HAHA NOT AS VAIN AS THE OIL PAINITNG YOU DID OF YOURSELF

  24. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    @ IAN HAHA NOT AS VAIN AS THE OIL PAINITNG YOU DID OF YOURSELF

  25. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    @ IAN HAHA NOT AS VAIN AS THE OIL PAINITNG YOU DID OF YOURSELF

  26. DirtyRobot Avatar
    DirtyRobot

    @ IAN HAHA NOT AS VAIN AS THE OIL PAINITNG YOU DID OF YOURSELF

  27. London Avatar

    I’m going to suspend in heels. Props to her!

  28. London Avatar

    I’m going to suspend in heels. Props to her!

  29. London Avatar

    I’m going to suspend in heels. Props to her!

  30. London Avatar

    I’m going to suspend in heels. Props to her!

  31. Devro Avatar

    Yeah she doesnt look like shes enjoying it!

  32. Devro Avatar

    Yeah she doesnt look like shes enjoying it!

  33. Devro Avatar

    Yeah she doesnt look like shes enjoying it!

  34. Devro Avatar

    Yeah she doesnt look like shes enjoying it!

  35. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Is the second photo right after the transition? Where are the knee hooks?

  36. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Is the second photo right after the transition? Where are the knee hooks?

  37. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Is the second photo right after the transition? Where are the knee hooks?

  38. Siren Avatar
    Siren

    Is the second photo right after the transition? Where are the knee hooks?

  39. xPUREx Avatar

    The knee hooks were falling out so I removed them.

  40. xPUREx Avatar

    The knee hooks were falling out so I removed them.

  41. xPUREx Avatar

    The knee hooks were falling out so I removed them.

  42. xPUREx Avatar

    The knee hooks were falling out so I removed them.

  43. Nae Avatar

    Wow, for anyone who hasn’t suspended, that shit hurts. I’m sure you all make tons of ‘unhappy’ faces when getting any kind of work done or your body is under any amount of stress. Some people show it smiling, some scrunch up their face and wince, some do something completely different. The fact is that this girl was able to do it and did so beautifully! There is nothing wrong with what she’s wearing – people suspend in anything at all. Good for her!

  44. Nae Avatar

    Wow, for anyone who hasn’t suspended, that shit hurts. I’m sure you all make tons of ‘unhappy’ faces when getting any kind of work done or your body is under any amount of stress. Some people show it smiling, some scrunch up their face and wince, some do something completely different. The fact is that this girl was able to do it and did so beautifully! There is nothing wrong with what she’s wearing – people suspend in anything at all. Good for her!

  45. Nae Avatar

    Wow, for anyone who hasn’t suspended, that shit hurts. I’m sure you all make tons of ‘unhappy’ faces when getting any kind of work done or your body is under any amount of stress. Some people show it smiling, some scrunch up their face and wince, some do something completely different. The fact is that this girl was able to do it and did so beautifully! There is nothing wrong with what she’s wearing – people suspend in anything at all. Good for her!

  46. Nae Avatar

    Wow, for anyone who hasn’t suspended, that shit hurts. I’m sure you all make tons of ‘unhappy’ faces when getting any kind of work done or your body is under any amount of stress. Some people show it smiling, some scrunch up their face and wince, some do something completely different. The fact is that this girl was able to do it and did so beautifully! There is nothing wrong with what she’s wearing – people suspend in anything at all. Good for her!

  47. Bella Vendetta Avatar

    awesome!
    totally hardcore! and damn that mustv’e been hard to rig! props to my ROP boys!

    who cares if she’s wearing heels and lipstick, seriously. people should do whatever they need to do to make themselves feel good and comfortable during a suspension.

  48. Bella Vendetta Avatar

    awesome!
    totally hardcore! and damn that mustv’e been hard to rig! props to my ROP boys!

    who cares if she’s wearing heels and lipstick, seriously. people should do whatever they need to do to make themselves feel good and comfortable during a suspension.

  49. Bella Vendetta Avatar

    awesome!
    totally hardcore! and damn that mustv’e been hard to rig! props to my ROP boys!

    who cares if she’s wearing heels and lipstick, seriously. people should do whatever they need to do to make themselves feel good and comfortable during a suspension.

  50. Bella Vendetta Avatar

    awesome!
    totally hardcore! and damn that mustv’e been hard to rig! props to my ROP boys!

    who cares if she’s wearing heels and lipstick, seriously. people should do whatever they need to do to make themselves feel good and comfortable during a suspension.

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