Pick Your Path: Intro to Suspension Transitions

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This class is intended for folks who are just starting to work through transitions in suspension, and is self- or partnered-suspension friendly. To begin, Shay & Angel will bring the class along on the process to collaboratively create a demonstration transition sequence, discussing the “decision points” and pros and cons of different selections. Participants will then tie (or be tied in, or both) a suspension-worthy chest and leg harness—the instructors will quickly guide you through tying a triskelion chest harness and leg ladder harness, or you can tie your personal favorite. Within an outline, participants will pick their paths, utilizing these harnesses for partial and full suspension sequences.

Please carefully read our COVID guidelines to determine whether attending this event is within your risk profile. Particularly, note the n95/kn95 mask requirements and when masks may be removed. Also note that up-to-date vaccination INCLUDING BOOSTER IF ELIGIBLE is mandatory for all attendees, absolutely no exceptions. Details at the ticket link.

Details:

• Class from 2 - 5:30pm, doors open at 1:30pm
• Attendance is limited to ensure everyone has "air time" and personalized instruction. There will be a hard point for each pair or self-suspender. Each ticket includes up to two humans – a tying pair, or a self-suspender and (optional) non-tying spotter.
• Supplies: A basic suspension kit.
• Attire: Temperature in the space can vary; we recommend bringing layers. You're welcome to wear whatever you're comfortable doing rope in – top nudity is welcomed, but please keep genitals covered.

Pre-requisites:

• Tyers: The ability to independently tie a suspension-worthy chest harness, hip harness, and secure hanger and upline configuration.
• Flyers: Ability to recognize and communicate physical and emotional concerns while in rope. Experience with being in partials and at least two suspension positions (such as face-up, face-down, side, and/or inversion).
• Self-suspenders: All the requirements for both tyers and flyers, with specific experience in a self-suspension context.
• Everyone: Knowledge of self-suspension safety basics. Risk awareness and self-knowledge to participate at a level that is safe(r) for you.

About the instructors:

Shay Tiziano (she/her or they/them) is a dynamic bondage performer and renowned self-suspender known for their unique, dynamic performances and fun, attainable, and risk-awareness focused approach to kink education. She is the author of Tying & Flying, the first-ever book about self-suspension, and Creating Captivating Classes, a guide for kink and sexuality educators. Based in San Francisco, Shay has over a decade of experience presenting across the US and internationally. She has produced events and performance showcases including BENT, the Bay Area’s biggest dungeon party, the Seattle Erotic Art Festival bondage & aerial stage, Self-Suspension Open Space, the Folsom Street Fair bondage stage, and acclaimed bondage and fetish performance event Twisted Windows.

Angel (he/him) is a self-suspender and rope switch who brings an extensive background in sailing, physics, and general shenanigans to his bondage practices. He is a durable human who loves to experiment.

This event is 18+, ID required. All attendees must abide by our code of conduct and photo policy. Please also read our release form, which attendees are required to sign at the door.