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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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Oh Captain, My Captain

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Rob

Photos from the 2011 Oslo Suscon are starting to trickle in, and the first ones that arrived were these ones taken by Rolf featuring Matt Kirk from Skindependent, a New Zealand suspension group.  According to attendees, the official name of this suspension is the Captain Kirk.

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10 responses to “Oh Captain, My Captain”

  1. Caitlin Avatar
    Caitlin

    Yus, glad to finally see these guys on ModBlog, love them.

  2. Southtownbaby Avatar
    Southtownbaby

    Way to go Matt.. beautiful suspension!

  3. Eden Avatar
    Eden

    I am so proud of you my friend, my brother. I love you.

  4. Steph Avatar
    Steph

    This is probably a stupid question, so sorry, but what is the red line down the center? Was he cut before the hooks were placed in? Or is it just marker? Or am I totally off with both guesses?

  5. James Avatar
    James

    Matt. You are legendary, miss you so much, glad you are having a blast!

  6. Bradde Avatar
    Bradde

    OH, So amazing. you look so content. Just waiting to beamed up.

  7. matt Avatar
    matt

    @steph , that would be a small trickle of my blood, not marking or cutting but blood 🙂

  8. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    @matt: In the first picture it does look a bit like a giant gash in your chest.

    I like the interesting rigging on this one.

  9. San Avatar
    San

    That looks great.
    I wonder if it would be possible to do something like a “double angel”, hooks on the sides instead of the centre.

  10. Steev Sqwid Avatar
    Steev Sqwid

    Go Matt you bad-man!!
    Doing us all proud brother.
    Much love.

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