Etiquette / Setup
Setup
Infrastructure
Ceiling height
Preferably 9’ (2.75m)
Distance between attachments
Approximately shoulder width apart: 18” (45 cm)
Straps v Daisy Chains
Attach on ceiling beams or straps
Carabiners
Made of aluminum alloy and created by the rock climbing industry to withstand the significant g-force of a long fall.
Carabiners wear down faster if clipped directly onto metal and can cause a black chemical reactive smear
Handles
Short, medium and long (foot stirrups)
Etiquette
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Hydrate well before the practice. It is however best to empty the bladder before class, and not to have a full stomach.
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Do not exhaust oneself, such as taking a cardio workout, before joining the practice.
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Remove jewellery and clothing with either buckles or snaps that might snag the hammock. Sharp objects such as hairpins or diamond rings should be removed too.
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Clothing that covers armpits, waist and legs (at least the thighs) is suggested to minimise friction from the fabric. T-shirts are ideal.
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Do not play with the hammock without guidance ie before or after class.
