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Aerial in Johannesburg

Inside Aerial, in Johannesburg

  • Aerial Hammock 3 entries

    A single width of fabric hung as a closed loop, also called a sling.

  • Aerial Hoop 3 entries

    A steel hoop hung from one or two points, also called lyra.

  • Aerial Silks 4 entries

    Two lengths of fabric hung from a single point, climbed and wrapped, also called tissu.

  • Aerial Straps 1 entry

    Two straps taken on the wrists, carrying the whole body from the arms.

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