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.

Mind over matter

First time suspension photos are always fun to look at.  It’s all about the sheer look of elation on a person’s face when they realize they’ve accomplished something incredible.  For Tom here, I can’t even begin to imagine the range of emotion that he went through during this experience.

For those wondering, it was a 6pt set up, with 4 in the back and 2 in the chest.

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Comments

48 responses to “Mind over matter”

  1. BOOM Avatar
    BOOM

    no if only i could convince my mum to try this then ide be able to steal her wheelchair and customize it haha but still this is pretty awesome

  2. BOOM Avatar
    BOOM

    no if only i could convince my mum to try this then ide be able to steal her wheelchair and customize it haha but still this is pretty awesome

  3. BOOM Avatar
    BOOM

    no if only i could convince my mum to try this then ide be able to steal her wheelchair and customize it haha but still this is pretty awesome

  4. BOOM Avatar
    BOOM

    no if only i could convince my mum to try this then ide be able to steal her wheelchair and customize it haha but still this is pretty awesome

  5. tobias Avatar

    That’s an interesting one. Were the hooks placed below his pecs because of the excess amount of skin in the standard chest position? Otherwise it looks like that’d be kinda uncomfortable to him (just by looking at how the hooks are pressing against / deforming his chest)

  6. tobias Avatar

    That’s an interesting one. Were the hooks placed below his pecs because of the excess amount of skin in the standard chest position? Otherwise it looks like that’d be kinda uncomfortable to him (just by looking at how the hooks are pressing against / deforming his chest)

  7. tobias Avatar

    That’s an interesting one. Were the hooks placed below his pecs because of the excess amount of skin in the standard chest position? Otherwise it looks like that’d be kinda uncomfortable to him (just by looking at how the hooks are pressing against / deforming his chest)

  8. tobias Avatar

    That’s an interesting one. Were the hooks placed below his pecs because of the excess amount of skin in the standard chest position? Otherwise it looks like that’d be kinda uncomfortable to him (just by looking at how the hooks are pressing against / deforming his chest)

  9. Rob Avatar

    @tobias: My guess is that they’re just to support his weight and balance him. Missing both his left arm and leg probably posed a challenge to balance the rig, plus there may be other conditions that needed to be accounted for.

  10. Rob Avatar

    @tobias: My guess is that they’re just to support his weight and balance him. Missing both his left arm and leg probably posed a challenge to balance the rig, plus there may be other conditions that needed to be accounted for.

  11. Rob Avatar

    @tobias: My guess is that they’re just to support his weight and balance him. Missing both his left arm and leg probably posed a challenge to balance the rig, plus there may be other conditions that needed to be accounted for.

  12. Rob Avatar

    @tobias: My guess is that they’re just to support his weight and balance him. Missing both his left arm and leg probably posed a challenge to balance the rig, plus there may be other conditions that needed to be accounted for.

  13. satan Avatar
    satan

    Sure looks happy .

  14. satan Avatar
    satan

    Sure looks happy .

  15. satan Avatar
    satan

    Sure looks happy .

  16. satan Avatar
    satan

    Sure looks happy .

  17. Gis Avatar
    Gis

    very awesome 🙂

  18. Gis Avatar
    Gis

    very awesome 🙂

  19. Gis Avatar
    Gis

    very awesome 🙂

  20. Gis Avatar
    Gis

    very awesome 🙂

  21. wazaa Avatar
    wazaa

    Awesome!
    Cute chubby btw

  22. wazaa Avatar
    wazaa

    Awesome!
    Cute chubby btw

  23. wazaa Avatar
    wazaa

    Awesome!
    Cute chubby btw

  24. wazaa Avatar
    wazaa

    Awesome!
    Cute chubby btw

  25. REV666 Avatar
    REV666

    I mean this in no way negative, but that sure is one way to use the extra padding!!! Good on him too, think about how he must feel doing that. This post makes me happy.

  26. REV666 Avatar
    REV666

    I mean this in no way negative, but that sure is one way to use the extra padding!!! Good on him too, think about how he must feel doing that. This post makes me happy.

  27. REV666 Avatar
    REV666

    I mean this in no way negative, but that sure is one way to use the extra padding!!! Good on him too, think about how he must feel doing that. This post makes me happy.

  28. REV666 Avatar
    REV666

    I mean this in no way negative, but that sure is one way to use the extra padding!!! Good on him too, think about how he must feel doing that. This post makes me happy.

  29. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That makes me so happy to see. I am glad he got up there.

  30. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That makes me so happy to see. I am glad he got up there.

  31. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That makes me so happy to see. I am glad he got up there.

  32. Jessica Avatar
    Jessica

    That makes me so happy to see. I am glad he got up there.

  33. Darkonyx Avatar

    I think these pics are awesome. Love your smile!

    Generally most of the suspension pictures are of very slim people, had me worrying that anyone on the chubby side couldn’t suspend at all, nearly stopped me even trying. I am glad I asked though, amazing experience. Wish people of all types and figures sent in pictures to show that there is variety and the possibilities are endless =)

  34. Darkonyx Avatar

    I think these pics are awesome. Love your smile!

    Generally most of the suspension pictures are of very slim people, had me worrying that anyone on the chubby side couldn’t suspend at all, nearly stopped me even trying. I am glad I asked though, amazing experience. Wish people of all types and figures sent in pictures to show that there is variety and the possibilities are endless =)

  35. Darkonyx Avatar

    I think these pics are awesome. Love your smile!

    Generally most of the suspension pictures are of very slim people, had me worrying that anyone on the chubby side couldn’t suspend at all, nearly stopped me even trying. I am glad I asked though, amazing experience. Wish people of all types and figures sent in pictures to show that there is variety and the possibilities are endless =)

  36. Darkonyx Avatar

    I think these pics are awesome. Love your smile!

    Generally most of the suspension pictures are of very slim people, had me worrying that anyone on the chubby side couldn’t suspend at all, nearly stopped me even trying. I am glad I asked though, amazing experience. Wish people of all types and figures sent in pictures to show that there is variety and the possibilities are endless =)

  37. Trinket. Avatar
    Trinket.

    HIs smile makes me so happy! I love first time suspension pictures

  38. Trinket. Avatar
    Trinket.

    HIs smile makes me so happy! I love first time suspension pictures

  39. Trinket. Avatar
    Trinket.

    HIs smile makes me so happy! I love first time suspension pictures

  40. Trinket. Avatar
    Trinket.

    HIs smile makes me so happy! I love first time suspension pictures

  41. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    His Expression is PRICELESS. Such joy!

  42. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    His Expression is PRICELESS. Such joy!

  43. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    His Expression is PRICELESS. Such joy!

  44. Adhara Avatar
    Adhara

    His Expression is PRICELESS. Such joy!

  45. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    Rudimentary Peni shirt and a happy, suspending fatty. Top notch post!

  46. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    Rudimentary Peni shirt and a happy, suspending fatty. Top notch post!

  47. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    Rudimentary Peni shirt and a happy, suspending fatty. Top notch post!

  48. kevin Avatar
    kevin

    Rudimentary Peni shirt and a happy, suspending fatty. Top notch post!

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