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Rigging Slings for Aerial Hoop
Rigging slings are essential components connecting an aerial hoop to a ceiling mount, swivel, or structural beam. They provide flexibility and stability to the rigging system while absorbing dynamic loads generated during practice. In this category, you will find professional black theatrical round slings (spansets), decorative velvet slings, and heavy-duty polyester webbing slings.
All offered slings meet load certification standards tailored for aerial arts, making them suitable for daily studio practice, home rigging, and stage performances.
How to Choose the Right Sling for Your Aerial Hoop?
Selecting the ideal rigging sling depends on your training location, desired aesthetic, and comfort preference when executing moves above the top bar.
Theatrical Round Slings - Industrial Strength & Stage Discretion
Black slings consist of a continuous core of polyester fibers enclosed in a durable protective sleeve. They represent the industry standard in circus and theatrical rigging due to their key advantages:
- High Load Capacity: The polyester core handles working loads far exceeding standard aerial requirements.
- Flexibility & Softness: Conform easily to carabiners and rigging points without becoming rigid under tension.
- Low-Visibility Appearance: The black sleeve blends discreetly against dark stage backdrops and ceiling trusses.
Velvet Slings - Elegant Performance & Soft Touch
For performers seeking premium aesthetics, velvet slings offer a soft, luxurious outer finish. Beneath the elegant velvet cover lies a certified high-strength load-bearing strap. Velvet slings provide a comfortable surface for hand holds and body contact during poses above the top bar.
Selecting Sling Working Length
The final working height of your lyra depends on the total length of the rigging chain (ceiling mount + carabiners + swivel + sling + hoop diameter). Slings are available in various working lengths (e.g., 0.5 m, 1 m, 1.5 m, 2 m). In standard ceiling heights (2.5–3 m), 0.5 m or 1 m slings are typically used to maintain safe clearance above the crash mat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are velvet slings as strong as standard theatrical slings?
Yes. The velvet cover is purely decorative and protective; the actual load is carried by the internal certified high-strength webbing strap.
How do I connect a sling to a lyra and ceiling mount?
Connect the sling using certified locking carabiners at both ends. If smooth rotation is required, install a swivel between the ceiling anchor and the sling.
How should I inspect my rigging sling?
Inspect the outer sleeve of the sling before every session. If the protective cover shows deep cuts, abrasion, stiffness from heat friction, or visible core damage, retire the sling immediately.
