Wednesday May 16th, 2012 @ 8:18 AM
Hey guys,
I’m interested in doing a basic suspension for an upcoming birthday of mine. Unfortunately after a few failed attempts at contacting CORE, I haven’t had any luck finding a crew to help me out. If you guys could point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again!
You’re lucky you’re in Texas! Being in Texas is kinda like being on the EAST coast, you have a huge selection of good teams to choose from. Obviously the one I’d recommend the most, Rites of Passage has a TX chapter in Austin, there’s TSD (tsd@suspension.org) in Dallas, also in Dallas is one of my absolute favorite up and coming teams “For Humans” (kelli1203@gmail.com) , as well as an AGRO chapter in Houston. And these are just The ones that I would choose, there’s many others.
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Monday May 14th, 2012 @ 6:47 AM
Hi BME,
Now I know probably none of you are qualified to comment on self harm it’s self but I am have recently considered going for a suspension again after a failed attempt a couple of years back when life wasn’t so grand.
However, I now have 2 years 4 months free from self harm but my arms/legs are scarred from it, how would you say is best to approach a suspension team about the subject as I’d like to reassure them that suspending for me is not about self harm at all.
Could you recommend me a suspension team in the UK (the person I originally suspended with no longer does them)
Thanks guys and girls!
The best way to approach a team with this issue is also the most obvious. Just be upfront and honest. I don’t see any issue with suspending someone who used to self harm that would prevent a suspension. Perhaps there maybe some scar tissue that would affect hook placement but any professional suspension team will have no problem working around those scars and no bias against you due to your past.
As for who to suspend with. In the UK, I’d say to reach out to Matt Kirk (skindependentuk@gmail.com) or to reach out to constant elevation (xlefrogx@gmail.com). If neither of them work for you then you can always try looking for a team on the “groups” page of suspension.org.
And congratulations on finding more constructive ways to save yourself. 
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Wednesday May 9th, 2012 @ 12:26 AM
I have always been interested in suspensions but the only crew i can really find in Australia is hack in Newcastle and it is hard to find out when their events are on . could you recommended any crews in the Sydney area?
Well, whenever someone asks about where they can find a local group my first response is to always tell them to go check out suspension.org. However, everyone knows that already and since suspension.org just lists groups but doesn’t actually vouch for the quality of any, i’m assuming that what you’re really asking is what group i would recommend. Well, there are some groups in the Sydney area, for instance First Blood is in Sydney, Waylay is in Brisbane and there are others but what i would do is shoot over to NZ to hang with the Skindependent crew. In that part of the globe Eden and his crew are definitely my go to people and i can vouch for their work.
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday May 8th, 2012 @ 11:04 PM
I am attending college, and as of now I have a research paper due and I need to interview someone who has experienced this. I have experminted with suspension, I just want to see if any one on here is willing to state there opinion on this?? if u can it would help alot thanks!
State their opinion on suspension? Thats a bit broad of a question. Do you want to discuss how it can utterly change your life, opening up doors to yourself that you never knew? How it can completely be an amazing release and allowing you to regain yourself? How it can test your own strength and show you your true merit? Do you want to discuss procedures and techniques? The current trends in the community? Sadly there is too broad a topic given, except i will say this… suspension is the greatest thing that i have ever experienced in my entire life.
As for finding people to interview, you are always welcome to email myself (cererop@gmail.com) but you can also find many other like minded individuals right here on IAM. Make some friends here and i assure you, youll have no lack of interview material.
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday May 8th, 2012 @ 4:56 AM
Hi,
I’m an artist, an for one of my pieces I would like to do play piercings in my arms and hang a small object (weighting only a few ounces at most) from it. I understand issues with bleeding and possible scaring. I don’t have any problems with that. I was just wondering if hanging something would make doing the piercing to high risk. I wouldn’t have it in for more then an hour.
Thank you for any advice.
It shouldn’t be a problem at all, as long as you can clean the objects before hand. It sounds like you already know about the risks and stuff with play piercings, so I won’t go into that.
The only thing that I would say is make sure they are secure, the last thing you want is to freak out if one of them slips off and possibly bumps/tears another one.
It’s actually a very ancient rights of passage to hang bells and small weights from play piercings.
Make sure that everything is clean and anything entering your body is sterilized correctly, wear gloves (as well as anyone helping) and be safe. I would suggest to ask around some local body piercing studios for a piercer to at least be on site to assist if you need it. They will also have availability to good needles for play piercing, an autoclave, gloves and a sharps container to use (for a small fee, naturally).
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Posted by Joeltron | Permalink | Comments
Sunday May 6th, 2012 @ 8:48 PM
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Right now I’m in a career that I love and right now I work 4 days a week giving me an extended weekend. I love being pierced and has inspired me to learn.
Part of my job is to train, teach and mentor students from local colleges in TV, and I’m not that far of age in which I was going to school, doing an internship and paying the bills, so I know the stresses that come with a 15-18 hour day.
Is it realistic with a weekend type of schedule to go for an apprenticeship? What is the recommended amount of hours per week to do an apprenticeship?
I know more then going to a shop and asking to learn. I thank you for your time answering the questions.
Let me tell you from experience, a professional apprenticeship is by no means a part time hobby. Expect to work full time, 40+ hours a week at your shop. If you are lucky, you might find a mentor that is willing to work with your teaching schedule. Most likely, however, you will be asked to come in afterwards and work until close. At some shops this could mean into the wee hours of the morning. In a proper apprenticeship, you won’t be hands on for a long while. If you are really looking for a head start, create a relationship with your piercer. Pick his/her brain when you go in for piercings and show an interest. Also doing other things, such as taking initiative to get your blood borne pathogens, first aide and CPR certifications, and your hepatitis vaccinations.
Good luck in your endeavor!
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Posted by Ryan Mills | Permalink | Comments
Sunday May 6th, 2012 @ 3:45 PM
Is it unwise to do play piercing on a back of a guy with a lot of body hair?
Not unwise, but a good pair of clippers wouldn’t hurt. you don’t have to shave it all off but a trim would make it easier for everyone involved.
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Saturday May 5th, 2012 @ 8:55 AM
I’ve been really interested in doing my first suspension for some time now, but I would feel a lot more comfortable being checked out by a doctor before hand. I had some health issues in my tweens (they involved blood pressure and heart rate and got a lot more serious with anxiety -why I’m a little worried now), and had very close doctor care until it became a non-issue. (That was around 16, I’m now 22) But as this was through a pediatrition, and by the time I was 18 I wasn’t in serious need of a doctor, I don’t have one anymore. The comments and attitudes I’ve gotten when getting treatment for minor injuries the past few years lead me to believe it may not be the best idea to walk into an ER or walk-in clinic and ask if it’s safe for my to hang from hooks through my flesh. I don’t really feel right making up symptoms I don’t have just to get a check up either, but I can’t be the only person looking for a solution for something like this. Any suggestions?
I’m not sure I understand your question so allow me to recap. You say 6 years ago you saw a Dr for some issues that were resolved, and they were taken care of and haven’t been an issue since. And now you want to suspend and you’d like to get checked out by a Dr first, but don’t know what to do?
That’s simple. Make an appt with a general practitioner and have a physical done! If you’re in good health (or normal ranges) then there’s absolutely no reason at all why you should be unable to suspend. If there is something abnormal though, speak to your physician about it and also MAKE SURE to inform your suspension crew about health issues that you have. Once specifics of your condition (if there is one) is known, it might not be a problem or your suspension team may have to modify your suspension. It’s the rare case that something would make you unable to suspend.
But at this juncture it all starts with you getting a physical. All this worrying may be for nothing!
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Friday May 4th, 2012 @ 3:54 PM
I’ve been thinking about doing a suspension for quite some time now but i haven’t been able to find any suspension team around me. just something basic like a suicide for now but id love to do a resurrection down the road.
Anyone know where there’s a team around here?
Well, luckily you are in an excellent location! Not only are you surrounded by 3 chapters of Rites of Passage (Rochester, NYC, western MA) but you’re also a short ride from NYC where RoP, DHS and a few other teams operate. You literally have your pick of the litter!
Regardless of where you are though, I always recommend taking a peek at suspension.org to find a suspension group based on location. Its probably the most comprehensive list of teams and their contact information around. Be advised though, its just a list of teams and makes no claims on their quality of work. Contact a few teams, see who you’re comfortable with, talk to them… and then be prepared to have the most amazing experience of your life.
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Posted by cere | Permalink | Comments
Thursday May 3rd, 2012 @ 2:25 AM
Hello BME!
I’m really interested in suspensions, Im a body piercer, but I would love to learn more about suspensions. I guess my question is this, is there anyone in (or near) Scotland whom I could maybe talk to about the matter?
I realise i will likely have to travel to an event to get suspended, this is no problem, but first of all, I would love to have a conversation with someone about it!
thanks in advance
Stu_dio
I’m not gonna’ lie to you, I had to look up a map to find out exactly where Scotland is when I was searching the Here are some suspension groups that work out of the (at least near by) area.
I would strongly suggest to contact them and ask to come to their next public event, as a spectator. Soak in the atmosphere, watch some people suspend and get a feel for it. Remember not to pester anyone while working, but most suspension artists are very open about their practices and are more than happy to share the wealth of knowledge with you.
After you have a bit of a feel for it, ask them when they can next suspend you - either at a public event, or privately (if you are shy for your first time).
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