Lief’s Hug Harness: A Hands in Front Harness w/ Lief & Icky

Do you need an alternative to a box tie that may be more sustainable?

The popular hands in front harness seen everywhere online is now being brought to South Bay by its original creator!

Lief & Icky developed a load bearing, suspendable arms in front chest harness that is useful for those who want the structure of a box tie but have chronic shoulder or wrist issues with arms behind positioning! This harness can be loaded from the front, back, or side and will be taught with adaptations to fit multiple body types.

In this class, we will go over...

1. Safety and risk management for tying & being in the hug harness
2. Step by step instruction on how to tie this harness
3. Adaptation of the harness to fit multiple body types
4. [Optional] Practice loading the harness in a partial suspension

This harness is perfect for someone who wants to expand their repertoire or needs an alternative to a more traditional harness. At the end of this class you will have a new skill in your pocket to take with you on your rope journey!

There are TWO ticket types

1. Double Trouble on the Ground: Ticket for a tying pair that wants to learn & explore the hug harness pattern in floor work!
2. Double Trouble (Hardpoint for Partial): Ticket for a tying pair that wants to learn the harness and reserved a hardpoint for the optional partial suspension exercise!

Prerequisites

1. Both the Rigger & rope bottom must be familiar with the safety and common risk management in rope bondage.
2. The Rigger must know how to tie a non-collapsing single column ties, basic knots and frictions
3. [For optional partial suspension exercise:] Rigger must have prior partial suspension experience and knows how to safely attach load line.

What do you need to bring?

1. 3-5 x 30ft Rope (Bring whatever you typically use for tying)
2. More rope if you wish to participate in the optional partial suspension exercise
3. Cutting tool
4. Synthetic rope for upline & rated suspension gear if that's within your practice
5. You and your bottom's aftercare needs

We will also provide mats to tie on, snacks, and water.

🎟️ Get your ticket here

Date: 12 Oct 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Instructor: @Lief & @hedonist_queer

Location: San Jose

(You will receive the exact address in your confirmation email)

Door opens at 1:50pm and closes at 2:15pm. Please contact Nocturnal Event to arrange for late entry if needed.

Common Q&A

Do I need to bring my own rope?

We have loaner ropes if you don't have your own ropes yet. However, it is strongly advised to bring your own.

If you wish to participate in the partial suspension, you must have your own rope and suspension gears.

Do I need a tying partner?

Yes. You will need a tying partner to practice with. If you are a switch, pair up with your switch-y friends! You learn the most if you could experience both sides!

What should I wear?

For Riggers: Anything you feel the most comfortable in. You will feel

warmer than your bottom, so don't put too many layers on!

For bottoms: Tighter clothes are the best. For example tank tops and yoga pants. If you wear bras, please remember to take them off or wear wireless bras for upper body ties.

Will I be able to learn to suspend someone?

This workshop will be pattern & groundwork focused. If you purchase the "opt-in partial practice" ticket, you will have a hardpoint to practice loading the harness in a partial suspension during the practice hour.

Meet The Instructors

Lief Bound (He/They) and Icky (He/They) are queer and trans rope educators and performance artists currently residing in San Francisco, California. Lief Bound is a rope switch who found their love of rope ten years ago and believes that rope can be the most honest way that we can connect with each other. Icky is a switchy pain enthusiast who started their rope bottoming exploration ten years ago and is most passionate about exploring intersectionality and positionality in consent. Their teaching styles bring the best of both worlds combining crucial perspectives of the top and the bottom. They value consent and safety in every topic they teach, bringing an inclusive and trauma-informed approach to learning rope bondage. Lief and Icky are most passionate about using multimedia process art to share their vision with the world and push the boundaries of what defines rope.

Lief and Icky are available for group classes, privates, private sessions, and photoshoots. Email to book!

1. Email: lief.bound.ropes@gmail.com
2. Website: houseofbound.com
3. IG: @liefboundropes and @hedonist_queer
4. X: @liefbound
5. Fet: @lief and @hedonist_queer