Aerial Flying with Pulleys

In this 3-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of using a pulley system to lift an aerial performer from Todd Spiering, the founder of Circus Gear.  Whether you want to be lifted during your aerial act or prefer to be the muscle behind the curtain, this workshop will help you understand the physics involved.  After the workshop, you should feel comfortable setting up a basic pulley setup that meets the needs of an aerialist's act.  Come prepared to move around and play, but also to learn a little physics and math. The workshop will cover:

• Equipment for a pulley system: What to look for in the pulley, rope, and hardware for your setup.

• The physics of pulley systems: How mechanical advantage or disadvantage affect the forces on all the pieces of your setup.

• Choosing the right pulley setup: How to choose which pulley setup works best for what you…