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It emphasises learning for both riggers and models by explaining rope from both perspectives. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin adding gravity to your rope play sessions with the range of simple partial suspensions - whilst building up the tools to learn the more challenging full suspensions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe process of suspension is broken down into its core components, such as: \u003cbr\u003e- Anatomy and body mechanics within ropes. \u003cbr\u003e- An in-depth look at the takate kote. \u003cbr\u003e- A variety of other suspension harnesses. \u003cbr\u003e- Line management techniques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt also gives detailed background information on: \u003cbr\u003e- Communication and negotiation. \u003cbr\u003e- Safety. \u003cbr\u003e- Your equipment, and how to maintain it. \u003cbr\u003e- Assessing hardpoints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gestalta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kahboom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.30w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780957627543\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGestalta:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gestalta is a shibari performer and teacher with extensive experience both as a rigger and a model. This enables them to appreciate rope from both perspectives, and naturally incorporate the model's point of view into their tying and her teaching. 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