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Head Support for Suspension [Level 3]
You should review the following safety information before attempting this tie:
It's recommended to learn the following techniques before attempting this one:
- Slipped Overhand Knot
- Keeping the Center
- Lark's Head Double Column
- Wrists over Head to Back
- Sheet Bend Rope Extension
- Shinju
- Slipped Half Hitch
- Somerville Bowline
- Double Half Hitch
- Water Knot
- Shinju for Suspension
- Swiss Seat
- Attaching Support Lines (Half Tatu Hitch)
- Securing Support Lines (Wrap & Slipped Hitch)
- Support Line Handling
- Basic Seated Suspension
- Secondary Support Lines (Half Hitches)
- Basic Face Up Suspension
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This video discusses a few ways of providing support for the head during suspension. Never change other aspects of a suspension while the head is attached to the ring; undo the head support before coming down or making adjustments.
Here is a link to where you can buy the clever leather headrest. It's not cheap, but it'll last forever, Danny makes quality stuff.
Here is a way to tie the arms behind the head to provide head support. You can also use the hair for head support.