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In this class, participants will learn to:

• Make critical decisions about uplines based on their intended outcomes and risk profile

• Evaluate potential failure points of different decision pathways

This class will cover decision making and options for:

• Rope materials - Decision making for high friction rope types (e.g. natural fibers, POSH). We will not be covering strategies for lower friction rope (e.g. nylon, paracord, amsteel).

• Lockoffs - Where and how to lock off in different situations

• Hanger types - Collapsed vs. open hangers - To double bight or not to double bight?

• Using hardware - When and why to use a carabiner or o-ring

• Using excess upline - Clean, crunch, or capture

• Lifting strategies - Body mechanics and direction of lift

Prerequisites:

For People Being Tied:

• Ability to self-assess sensations, evaluate differences, and provide feedback

For People Tying

• Ability to securely lock off on bamboo or single point

• Ability to tie at least one suspendable harness

All Participants:

• Basic understanding of consent, negotiation, and the general risks involved in rope bondage

Materials

• Full kit of your own preferred rope, including 3 uplines

• Any hardware or equipment you use for suspension (e.g. slings, ring, carabiners)

• One carabiner or o-ring

• Cutting tool

Schedule

• 6:30 PM — Doors open

• 7:00–10:00 PM — Class instruction

Cost

• $20-40 per audit ticket

• $30-60 for a self-tier ticket

• $40- per typing pair, which includes one hard point.

No one turned away for lack of funds. We always have at least one scholarship spot available for each class.

For scholarship promo code email ChicagoRopeCollective@Gmail.com

Photo Credit: sara_rope (FL)

Instructor Bios

Honey (they/them) is a self suspender and rope switch who has been roping for a little over two years. They’ve obsessed about and made a million mistakes with their uplines and are excited to share what they’ve learned from that exploration. They bring insights in anatomy and body mechanics from their experience with bodywork, yoga, dance, and weightlifting. (IG/Fet - HoneyTheRopeFox)

Sara (they/them) is a top leaning switch who has been exploring rope for the past six years. Their style draws heavily from traditional semenawa, while experimenting with nontraditional structures, elements and themes. (IG - sararope , Fet - sara_rope)

Honey and Sara have been rope and life partners for the past year and a half and are based in Chicago, IL.