This document contains a collection of hook testing results carried out by Aspiring Safety. The tests are intended to provide insight into the strength and performance characteristics of various hooks used in suspension and related applications.

If you are a hook manufacturer and would like to have your hooks tested as part of this ongoing collection, please feel free to contact us for further information.

A non-exhaustive list of reputable portable aerial rigs commonly used in aerial arts and performance.

These rigs are designed with safety and portability in mind, but specifications and usage guidelines vary by manufacturer

A non-exhaustive list of reputable manufacturers and commonly used gear in the aerial and suspension community. This list is organized into categories for clarity.

Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with manufacturers for specifications, certifications, and proper usage.

This calculator was created by Jesse Squires of Night Heron Suspension Collective and is designed to assist you in selecting the most appropriate cord for your specific application.

A Guide written by the working group “Safety & Prevention in Circus Practice”.

Entertainment Technology—Performer Flying Systems

The purpose of this document is to establish the minimum acceptable requirements for strength, reliability, and safety of these systems to ensure safety of the performers, other production personnel, and audiences under all circumstances associated with performer flying.

“Making single point aerial circus disciplines safer” by Cossin, Ross and Gosselin

The purpose of this study was to measure the dynamic tension force between the apparatus and the hanging equipment of five aerial circus apparatus and to recommend minimal loading requirements in rigging and design.

By Liz Cooper

Rigging aerial equipment in trees can offer a natural and scenic setting, but it also presents unique risks and challenges that must be carefully evaluated.

Tree-based aerial rigging can be done responsibly, but it requires careful planning, professional consultation, and strict adherence to safety standards. When in doubt, seek the guidance of a certified arborist or rigging specialist.

By LeRoy Harbach and John McKently

This paper is another follow up to earlier presentations at ITRS about knot efficiency for various sizes of kernmantle rescue rope.

This form is intended to provide a safe, anonymous means for individuals within the global body suspension community to report any incidents or near-misses related to suspension activities.