What do you need when buying tools?
- When buying silks for acrobatics you need – a suitable length of the silk + rescue 8 for tying the silks + carabiner + swivel + carabiner + an attachment to the reinforced concrete ceiling with screws for the silks (or another method of anchoring).
- When buying a hammock for acrobatics you need – a hammock of suitable length + 2x carabiner + 2x extension strap + 2x anchor for the reinforced concrete ceiling with screws for the hammock (or another method of anchoring).
- When buying a hoop for acrobatics you need – a suitable size of the hoop + endless loop + carabiner + swivel + carabiner + an attachment to the reinforced concrete ceiling with screws for the hoop (or another method of anchoring).
What is the appropriate length and size of the tool?
Silks for acrobatics
The calculation for the correct length of silks for acrobatics for home practice – ceiling height (in meters) x 2 + 4 meters.
The calculation for the correct length of silks for acrobatics for exercises in 5 or more meters – ceiling height (in meters) x 2 + 5 meters.
Hammock for acrobatics
The calculation for the correct length of hammock for acrobatics – ceiling height (in meters) x 2 – your height from feet to navel = optimal length for full home and professional training.
Aerial hoop
The calculation for the correct size of the aerial hoop for acrobatics – length from hip joint to head (in cm) + 15 cm. In the case of a child who is still growing, we recommend buying a slightly larger hoop.
Instructions for tying the rescue eight
Instructions for taping the aerial hoop
Starting at 5 o’clock and work clockwise to 12 o’clock. Then start at 7 o’clock and continue counterclockwise until 12 o’clock. At the bottom of the aerial hoop, the tapes must overlap by at least 20 centimetres. At the top of the aerial hoop, we recommend an overlap of approximately 10 centimetres. Remember to hang the circle so that the 12th hour is pointing up. The correct technique of taping the circle is important to prolong the life of the tape.