Safety First!
You've reached this page because you want to know more information about rigging up your own silk at home.
Central Oregon Aerial Arts does NOT recommend the rigging of silks for home use.
Here are a few considerations:
Aerial silks is dangerous - and expensive. Trust in experienced coaches to guide your journey and keep you safe in the air. The cost of your class fees keeps you safe and supports a small circus business - all at the same time.
Want ways to keep in shape? We are happy to give you at-home excersizes and offer a super fun Aerial Fit class focused on strength!
If you would like to purchase a silk to use at the studio, please let us help guide you in the right direction however please note, we do not recommend and advise against use of silks purchased for in studio use anywhere but inside a professional aerial studio.
Have any further questions? Shoot us an e-mail, we're happy to help.
Central Oregon Aerial Arts does NOT recommend the rigging of silks for home use.
Here are a few considerations:
- Whatever you rig to must be able to support a car (up to 5,000 pounds). Even the most static of moves involve a lot of load (up to 10 times your weight). This means that eyebolt in the ceiling is not going to work. That beam going through your high ceiling? Likely decorative. Considering purchasing an aerial rig? See point 6...
- You need to hire a structural engineer to ensure the place you want to rig to can support the weight and loads.
- You need to hire a professional rigger to hang your equipment.
- You need to purchase professional grade equipment. That cheap silk on Amazon is a no go. The local craft store won't have what you need, either. Like mentioned earlier, aerial puts a ton of strain on our equipment. You will also need to purchase a high-quality mat.
- Don't forget you also need a spotter and a rescue plan. Do you know what to do if you get stuck (because even the best aerialist gets stuck)? Do you have a spotter that does?
- Aerial silks is also NOT covered by renter or homeowners insurance and can negate your claims if not noted. Specialty coverage or insurance is often required. This is also inclusive of an aerial rig - and outdoor rigs are often prohibited by HOAs.
- And finally - does your instructor believe you or your child is ready to fly alone?
Aerial silks is dangerous - and expensive. Trust in experienced coaches to guide your journey and keep you safe in the air. The cost of your class fees keeps you safe and supports a small circus business - all at the same time.
Want ways to keep in shape? We are happy to give you at-home excersizes and offer a super fun Aerial Fit class focused on strength!
If you would like to purchase a silk to use at the studio, please let us help guide you in the right direction however please note, we do not recommend and advise against use of silks purchased for in studio use anywhere but inside a professional aerial studio.
Have any further questions? Shoot us an e-mail, we're happy to help.