Ceci’s Ultimate Rope Geekery Weekend Course: Frictions and Fundamentals for Suspension

Frictions are the building blocks of any tie, be it a pattern or just freestyle. They make the structure and safety of a tie.

This workshop is part of a weekend deep dive into all things friction, knots, and tension. You can choose to visit only the workshop on Saturday or Sunday. If you would like to book the entire weekend, please purchase your ticket via this event.

Sunday: Frictions and Fundamentals for Suspension

In this workshop, we will learn the basic frictions used for suspension-worthy structures (munter hitch variations, X-friction, L-friction, half-moon) and suspension lines (munter hitch, flag friction, half hitch, yuki knot, slip knot). We will also learn about rope tension for suspension of different kinds of bodies. We practice suspending off a ring, carabiners, and bamboo. The workshop includes fundamentals of suspension safety. It is possible to stay on the floor or only do partial suspension in this workshop.

Event Details

Date & Time:  November 21st, 2021, 11 am-6.30pm

Format: workshop

Audience:  LGBTQIA+ & FRIENDS

Language: English

Minimum Knowledge Level: Solid understanding of the fundamentals for the floor (single and double column ties, ladder, half hitch, munter hitch). Understanding of own and partner’s limits and capability to make informed negotiated decisions. No physical requirements for participants. Exercises are done in pairs, please find a partner in advance. There will not be possibilities
for switching during exercises, but there’s content that both can practice at the same time.

What to Bring:  ropes, snacks, comfortable clothes, and socks

Solo or Partnered: partnered, price is per pair

What Ceci will teach

– Frictions for suspendable structures
–  Frictions for suspension lines
–  Tension
–  Suspension safety

Safety Concept

You need to bring proof of vaccination or proof that you are “genesen” (official proof of having had Covid-19 within the last 6 months) in order to be let inside.

Hand disinfectant provided in multiple places. All surfaces are disinfected and will be disinfected in between use.

Space is limited to give more space for everyone.

We frequently air the space and also use fans for more circulation.

You must wear a mask at all times.

Who is this event for?

LGBTQIA+ describes the full spectrum of non-mainstream sexual orientation and/or gender identity, meaning: lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer/fluid,

Friends describes people of any and all kinds of gender and sexual identities who are aware and respectful of the necessity, needs, and boundaries of a queer safe(r) space and its marginalized community.

When you consider yourself a friend you show acknowledgment to and are respectful of everyone’s self-expression and do not assume, presume or project non-consensual ideas onto others. You actively request and use people’s chosen pronouns. You remain mindful of the fact that Karada House is first and foremost a space for queer people that you are also invited to attend. You have a genuine concern for the well-being of LGBTQIA+ people and remain in awareness of heterosexual and gender straight privileges.

Friends don’t have to be perfect. None of us are. We request that we all pro-actively work and strive to be good friends and allies to marginalized people.

photo: EmiHurts