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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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Elbows and knees

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Rob

“You have two elbows, You have two knees
Perhaps you’ve wondered why you need these

They can be funny looking there is no doubt
But here’s how elbows and knees can help you out”

(…)

“Hanging down from a trapeze
You need your legs bending at the knees”

-Tyrone Davis “Elbows and Knees“, Sesame Street

Here’s another shot from one of the monthly Suspension Sundays that Christchurch’s Skindependent Suspension holds.  You should go check out their BME Gallery as it has quite a few more photos of this suspension in particular, including some close-ups of that forehead hook.  I’ve never seen a suspension quite like this before, so if anyone has a name for it, I’m all ears.  From what I can tell it’s an 8pt leg, 6pt forearm, 1pt forehead coma.

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4 responses to “Elbows and knees”

  1. Southtownbaby Avatar
    Southtownbaby

    I believe Eden had nicknamed that the ‘roadkill’ suspension. 🙂

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    Southtownbaby

    I believe Eden had nicknamed that the ‘roadkill’ suspension. 🙂

  3. Eden Avatar
    Eden

    Haha yeah, Misty got it. We called it a “15pt Roadkill”, just for shits and gigs.

  4. Eden Avatar
    Eden

    Haha yeah, Misty got it. We called it a “15pt Roadkill”, just for shits and gigs.

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