Aerial Blogs
Tying Dual Colour Aerial Silks
Dual colour aerial silks can be an incredible showpiece or just an added bit of personality to your training. In this article, we're going to show you how to rig...
How we build Aerial Hoops
Our hoops are manufactured in-house using a special rolling machine that transforms metal tubes into circular hoops. Tabs are then attached by our welders before the hoops are sent off...
Aerial Hoop Taping service
When you're buying a new Firetoys aerial hoop, we can tape it for you! The primary reason is to add grip. When you're on a hoop working up a sweat, the last thing you want to worry about is slippery hands.
Aerial – Practicing at home vs at a studio
Learning on your own vs in a studio As more and more people get into aerial and circus the more resources are being made to support these people. Resources like...
Aerial Hoop Fundamentals for Beginners
Thinking of getting into aerial hoop? You have questions we have answers. WHAT IS AERIAL HOOP? Developing and changing over the years aerial hoop has become a fundamental part of...
How to Tape an Aerial Hoop
Most aerial hoops, aka lyras, require tape to be applied to them. The primary reason for this is to improve the grip of the hoop and stop your clothes from...
What Size Aerial Hoop Do I Need?
Getting the right size lyra, aka aerial hoop, is important not just so you're comfortable but to keep you safe as well. Figuring out what size aerial hoop you should...
What is Aerial Yoga?
What You Need To Know About Aerial Yoga? Aerial Yoga has hugely increased in popularity in the last 5 years since branching out to the U.K. But what is aerial...
Sacrificial Layers for Carabiners
How to Avoid Wear with Sacrificial Layers Carabiners, swivels and other components used in rigging aerial acrobatics apparatus are often made with steel or aluminium. There are pros and cons...
How to Wash Aerial Silks
HOW DO I WASH MY AERIAL FABRIC? To many people outside of the circus scene, aerial acrobatics looks pretty glamourous. Those of us who train and perform aerial circus know...
Daisy chain safety for aerial rigging
Daisy chains have applications in aerial rigging but there are important differences between certain brands of daisy chain. Daisy chains have a reputation for being unsafe for aerial rigging. This...
Common Slackline Set Up Errors
A jammed slackline is super annoying. In most cases, though, it can be prevented by setting the slackline up correctly. Here's our guide to the most common mistakes and how...
