Wednesday June 25th, 2008 @ 8:15 AM
Hello,
I’ve been looking around for a suspension group in or around Pittsburgh PA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also are there certain styles of suspensions you think people should just not attempt for there first time?
Thanks alot
Laura
You can potentially try here:BME’s list/gallery of Suspension Groups
You might be able to locate a group close to you via BME or other searches elsewhere. Or what you might be up for doing, as many of us did this a lot back in the day, is visiting one of the suspension crews that perhaps host bigger events? iHung (I think iHUNG tends to cover the Ohio, PA,etc area often), Rites Of Passage,etc.
There’s many groups all over North America, they spring up like wildfire, so with enough searching through BMEZine, I think you’ll be able to locate either a group near you or one that’s putting on an event that you could perhaps travel to. Just make sure the group you choose is a fully experienced suspension group as sadly many people have this mentality that “if you can pierce, you can throw a hook and suspend somebody” which is completely far away from the reality of it.
As for certain styles of suspensions that I think people should just not attempt for their first time, I personally don’t believe that at all.
Many people might suggest attempting to do a “simple” pull first so you can get used to it. Then others might suggest “Suicide” or “Super(wo)man” or a “Coma”,etc. The reality is each of these is unique all by itself and only the individual can decide what he or she truly wants.
Whatever suspension method you attempt, you just need to know that whatever you do, its going to be intense. Expect joy, Expect fear. Expect EVERYTHING all at once, or don’t have any expectations and go in a blank/clean slate The only thing you need to keep in your head is that it’s going to be a roller coaster of a ride from before you get suspended, to well after you are no longer suspending and its even been a couple days/weeks after.
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Posted by Warren Hiller | Permalink | Comments
Tuesday April 22nd, 2008 @ 12:50 AM
Are there any reputable suspension artists in northwest ohio?
thanks
Jacob
I don’t know if it’s northwest, but I am pretty sure they are in Ohio, check out ihung.org
Sean
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Posted by Sean Philips | Permalink | 1 Comment
Saturday March 15th, 2008 @ 2:40 PM
Hiya,
For years, I’ve been extremely interested in suspension; specifically the four point suicide suspension and have been since trying to hunt down a group around my area that could assist me through my first one.
I live in Cambridge, Ontario and a few days ago, I discovered IWasCured on the encyclopedia. The problem is, I can’t really find any way to contact the group and for some reason, IWasCured.com leads me to their gallery on here.
It would be amazing if someone could give me some information about the group and how I could contact them. I turn 18 in June and have really been looking towards doing a suspension sometime thereafter.
Thank you SO much.
You can contact Mike from IWasCured in Toronto at FaithInModernSteel.com or at poisonmsmith@hotmail.com
He will gladly speak to you in regards to setting up your potential future suspension experience(s) with IWC in Toronto.
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Posted by Russ Foxx | Permalink | 3 Comments
Wednesday February 13th, 2008 @ 4:58 AM
hello (again)
i have acne on my back is that a problem for a 4 point back suspension??
Acne spots should be quite superficial compared to the damage caused by the piercings. However, it is possible to experience some minor acne-related discomfort beyond the piercings if your acne is severe. This may affect the piercing procedure, but less likely the suspension itself.
Once heavy tension is applied to the piercings it is likely that the acne will barely (if at all) be noticeable to you. Having the ability and strength to let go and fully suspend comes largely from your mental state, which should overpower superficial acne wounds.
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Posted by Russ Foxx | Permalink | Comments
Sunday February 10th, 2008 @ 10:23 PM
Hey guys I am traveling to New york soon and was wondering what the laws where out that way. If anyone can hit me up on iam or AIM that would be fantastic. Iam:DigitalPenguin AIM:digital0penguin thank you guys.
I am not an expert on New York law. However, after a bit of online research and a phone call to Brian Decker from Rites of Passage suspension group and Pure Body Arts in Brooklyn, I have found no laws on the books pertaining to suspension. In fact, I can find very few laws regulating body piercing. Please check the APP site for more info on New York piercing legislation.
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