03 Mar How to Easily Attach an Aerial Swivel for Amazing Spins
Adding spins to aerial dance will make your movements look so much more beautiful. To be able to spin with your hammock or hoop, you will need to attach an aerial swivel.
To get started on spinning, you can check out 5 drills to learn how to spin with Aerial Hammock, then you can try out this easy beginner aerial dance flow:
What Is an Aerial Swivel?
Aerial swivel is a piece of hardware, usually made of steel, that helps keep your aerial hammock (or aerial silks) from twisting. I am exploring other hardware for a home aerial studio, but for now, this is what I have to help me spin.
How to Buy an Aerial Swivel
The most important thing when buying an aerial swivel is to make sure that the swivel is safe.
The swivel should be made of durable and strong materials such as aluminum or magnesium alloy. These materials are extremely light, but also very strong.
Also, the higher the number in kilonewtons (KN), the stronger the swivel.
Attaching the Swivel
Adding a swivel is a piece of cake! If you normally have your hammock set up with two points, this is what your gear might look like:
To add a swive, remove one carabiner for later.
Connect both of the ends of the hammock to the remaining carabiner. Attach one end of the aerial swivel to the carabiner alongside both ends of the hammock.
Then attach the other carabiner to the other end of the swivel, so you can use that to attach the hammock (now a sling) to your rig.
If you are feeling dizzy while spinning, check out these 10 practical tips that may help.
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