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Flesh pulls, or energy pulls if you prefer, are something that always seem to get mixed reviews. For some people, keeping your feet on the ground just isn’t the goal. For others, having control over the intensity and pace of what you are doing can make it much more relaxed than actually suspending. That, combined with the  pleasure of working together to share in that moment, can make for such a wonderful experience. I can’t think of a better example of two people captured in that moment than these photos of Sara and Jen on their wedding day.

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When the thought of flesh hooks come to mind one rarely thinks grace or poise, but how else can you describe this next set of photos.  Is it the fact that Samar always looks so confident and comfortable when she hangs?  Possibly it’s Daniel Riedel‘s lighting and composure that makes these shots so amazing.  Actually, it’s a combination of their talents and much more.  I think Daniel says it best…

From the photographer: “I have to say this shoot with Samar is one of the best shoots yet in my career. It was fun to work with such a good group of people. Everyone did an amazing job pitching in to make this a success. The patience of our audience and the diligence of our piercers made this a very successful endeavor. Not to mention the ultimately brilliant and beautiful Samar that is always the star of the show.”

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Back in April of 2009, during the Dallas Suspension Convention,  a young woman named Genne Laakso stepped out of the shadows and made a huge impression on even the most seasoned members of our community.  The device/jewelry/art instillation she was wearing that day was the same that you see below.  She calls it Promenading In Elation. We simply call it breathtaking.

Promenading In Elation
Fish Hooks, Copper, Nitrile O-Rings, Latex, Fishing Line, Tungsten Fish Weights

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It seems that I had a few people who wanted to cast a vote on their favorite suspension after the resurrection article was posted. I am starting to think I may be drastically outnumbered by my friends who love knee suspensions more. Well, who am I to argue? You asked for it, and here it is.

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In the immortal words of Steve Albini “Well, I don’t know why we come here. Guess I just needed the bang. We walk in the beef, and then we pull on the rope and then the, then the hammer comes down. Cables! Cables! Cables!”  Big Black?  Anyone? Anyone? OK so the song Cables has nothing do with this suspension, but …um …anyway  **Clears Throat**  This next set of photos, shot by Circle 23 are beautiful and amazing BUT they do come with a very serious warning.

The use of cables in place of hooks creates a very difficult set of variables that affect sterility and increase the chances of cross contamination. Do not attempt a cable suspension without proper training and experience.

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If the name Aztlan Arts Suspension sounds familiar, you may have been lucky enough to see them perform on their current tour with Immersed In Ink Tattoo and Arts Festival. Their group formed almost three years ago, they began by doing small shows, and progressed on to traveling the country performing at tattoo conventions and artistic venues. I had the pleasure of briefly meeting a few of these guys in Tulsa at an AGRO meet, it was a wonderful time. Watching them work and suspend, you can definitely tell that they love what they do.

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No, this is not a blog about the 1999 April Fool’s image of the baby hanging from hooks.  Yes, in retrospect that wasn’t the smartest prank, but boy did it get a lot of press. It even won D Magazine’s worst ad of the millennium.  Actually today’s post showcase’s some beautiful photos of Kelvikta the Blade shot by Travis Haight.  (BTW Travis is a proud member of the tattoo, piercing, and general weirdo culture…but shhhhh don’t tell anyone)

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