What equipment do you need for aerial silks?
Aerial Silks Equipment. The most essential equipment for aerial silks is the fabrics.
How much does a trapeze cost?
Trapeze: with ends Bars are $350 for either style. All trapezes have synthetic, 1″ rope and come padded and covered with fabric to approximately 1 1/2 feet above the bar (about ankle hang length). If you would like the fabric sewn the length of the ropes, there is an extra charge of $50.
How do I buy an aerial silk?
When buying aerial silks from a vendor that specializes in selling fabric to aerialists, you want to think about the stretch, width and length of the fabric you need. Low stretch/non stretch fabrics are easier to climb than medium stretch fabrics, but they are not as soft for big drops.
Where can I buy aerial silks in Canada?
JuggleGear.com
Our recommended supplier for aerial silks in Canada is JuggleGear.com.
How much weight can aerial silks hold?
Let’s get that second part out of the way: Yes, they will hold you! The silks themselves have a breaking strength of around 3,000 pounds.
Why is it called trapeze?
trapeze Add to list Share. The trapeze was invented in 1859 by a French performer named Jules Leotard. The word trapeze comes from the Latin word trapezium, a geometrical four-sided figure that is mimicked by the shape made by the ceiling, ropes, and bar in a trapeze.
How much does a flying trapeze make?
As with any profession, beginning trapeze artists make less than those with more experience. KidzWorld reports trapeze artists can earn between $40,000 and $70,000 a year, on average. CNN reports Cirque de Soleil pays its performers between $30,000 a year for an apprentice to more than $100,000 for veteran performers.
Can you hang aerial silks from a tree?
It can be tempting to rig your aerial silk, aerial hoop, trapeze or corde lisse from that sturdy looking tree in your back garden or in your local park. The short answer to “can I rig my aerial circus equipment from a tree?” is “no”. Firetoys strongly recommends you do not rig from trees on safety grounds.