10 Intermediate Aerial Silks Drops | UNIQUE AERIALISTS

10 Intermediate Aerial Silks Drops | UNIQUE AERIALISTS
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[@traceykaciuba7002]

the thing is that this channel got me into silk

[@kalliclayton3036]

Same

[@kaitlynjones543]

Same

[@GachaSam11107]

I found this channel cause I just got a silk XD

[@girlygamer3608]

same ahah now i'm ad addict!

[@lmrussell2003]

I’ve reached the part in quarantine where I’m finally going to buy silks and start learning i did gymnastics for most of my life but the impact got to hard on my knees and ankles, this looks like so much fun

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay! If you're teaching yourself at home for a while, all of my tutorials are on academy.uniqueaerialists.com :)

[@kalliclayton3036]

That’s what I did! I already learned 15 knot drops and one normal drop. Knot drops are extremely easy btw I would totally recommend those. Unique Aerialists has a video on those too.

[@karibee7293]

It’s fun but it HURTS but its fun! Ive been doing it during quarantine and you can have so much progress in 3 days! Good luck. :)

[@TeamGalaxyGang]

I only had 6 classes before quanantine, and my parents (by some miracle) let me get silks, I've already learned a tick-tock drop! I'm not all that good at it, but I can do it!

[@alelucas4374]

LindseyRussell tips: Be VERY careful Warm up well Don’t make up things Don’t be scared of drops if you are 100% sure you tied yourself the right way Have fun Hope this helps :)

[@sydneydwoskin4950]

I love her channel because she shows like 10 variations of similar entries.

[@naturalle.8534]

the fact that i can do all of these makes my very happy

[@sophie-leighjordan9406]

Can you do a video on how you rig your silks, where you got the equipment from, cost, etc. please?

[@devinapaterson1373]

Sophie Jordan in case you wanted to know I got 8m silks for £80ish from firetoys I rigged them from a tree (which you are not really supposed to do but nevermind 😂) on a pully system where I could take the silks down when it rained.

[@ramidejaii]

they have some on amazon...i have some and they are perfect:)

[@aubree7506]

amazon, around 100 dollars

[@irielnapoleon7248]

You can get them from Amazon online walmart I got mine from Amazon

[@mariamali1630]

@@ramidejaii me to

[@qistinaamir]

The salto ones looks beautiful 😍

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's lovely isn't it!

[@singingsensation3551]

Oh my goodness I just started silks about 3 weeks ago and I did it in my home on the ceiling of the living room with a crappy rope from Lows and you helped me soooooo much! Everyone else made drops look soo much harder, but you made it look easy and I finally got the confidence to try a drop! Turns out I am really good at them, and learned 3 in one night!!! Thank you soooooo much. I don't even know how to pay you back. I would give you $100 if I could. Seriously, thank you. By the way, I am 10 years old.

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi yay well done you! Just make sure you're being safe x

[@strawbaby4205]

Yasss have you learned double star or spool yet

[@Troppocirc]

If you are 10 years old and trying drops, solo, after three weeks of introductory skills, I am quite worried. Three weeks is an inappropriate amount of time to be doing drops with little experience. Please seek out a good trainer to help you learn safely. Make sure you always have a mat under you, are never alone when you practise. Silks need to be rigged by qualified people and your house structure taken into account, particularly because of the forces involved in drops.

[@kodzuken185]

Nikki Jeffries how long does it need to be before I can do drops

[@steepwoodbiking77]

You’re using a rope or real silks? DON’T use ropes 😂

[@josephinethesloth6355]

We have taken some classes and recently my step dad got us a silk during quarantine. We are watching a lot of your tutorials to learn more tricks! Wish us luck on the Straddle Drop!

[@amyrollings6047]

That’s awesome!!!

[@UniqueAerialists]

That's great!! Let me know how it goes! If you're looking for more tutorials, I have hundreds on academy.uniqueaerialists.com :)

[@josephinethesloth6355]

We both finally got the Straddle Drop, because of your video!!!

[@adopttheadventure1942]

Tysm for the vid! Im in aerial 1, and I shouldn’t be doing these drops yet, but dont tell my silk teacher 😃 Im constantly doing things that im not supposed to be doing for my level🤪

[@sophiawurth]

I did the front dive star like 10 times yesterday I love it so much!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay! It's such a fun one!

[@katiewilstead6094]

me to

[@tiarnajade7817]

I just tried it and for some reason it’s a lot more fun then the front dive double or triple star!! But I like the triple too!,

[@naturalle.8534]

we call it shooting star drop :)

[@sophiawurth]

@@naturalle.8534 that is the most adorable name ever c:

[@mackenziekoether6875]

I’m learning the star drop, I’ve done almost all of these drops so wish me luck! Btw I’m 11

[@UniqueAerialists]

I hope it goes well!

[@rainbowrose2048]

Unique Aerialists When i wrap my leg with the silk on the star drop I seem to be tilting towards one direction. Even if im holding on the the fabric. Do you have any helpful tips on how to fix this?

[@mackenziekoether6875]

I think that’s normal. If you still feel uncomfortable with the drop after a while, ask a professional. 😊

[@mackenziekoether6875]

I think that’s normal. If you still feel uncomfortable with the drop after a while, ask a professional. 😊

[@TheMsjake]

did you teach yourself everything you know because im 11 and im ordering my silk and im scared i dont wanna hurt myself -ill be self teaching because of covid-19-

[@anjalou7028]

Drops are the BEST!!!!! I have silks hanging on a tree in my yard and I finally did the hocks drop after trying for 2 weeks. It was so fun. Thank you, your videos are SO HELPFUL!!

[@UniqueAerialists]

I'm so pleased you find the videos useful :)

[@tatianacueto6815]

I'm so excited! I was a gymnast for 15 years and I'm 20 now. I've been dying to try silks for a long time! I miss the air so much, I feel like a grounded bird. I'm finally at a point where I can do this!!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay!

[@noodlesnoodle5642]

Honestly you are so helpful! I am getting a silk on Thursday and I am definitely using your videoes for my first Ariel silk drop and thank you for being an inspiration to me really

[@user-q8ij3ak9oi]

do you have any tips for not being afraid? i know it’s kind of stupid because it’s “aerial” silks, but i always get ready to do a drop and i can’t do it because i’m too afraid. i feel like i’m going to die:(

[@UniqueAerialists]

So many of my students are like that! It's completely natural and good to feel fear! Don't put any pressure on yourself to do drops you're not comfortable with, there are so many silks moves you don't have to do drops at all if you don't want to. Make sure you build up to drops gradually, try a few small drops using the knot first until you feel comfortable with these before trying the harder drops. You can try really breaking the drop down - getting into the position of the drop, then coming out of it and going into the end position. Do the drop really slowly if possible. Make sure you have someone with you to show you as many times as you need to fully understand the drop. Hope some of those help!

[@tkjmdodds]

make sure that you feel like your high enough and then get a mat or a spot that can help as well thats what i did and im 12 lol im a very scardy cat person any way

[@orion3665]

I’ve been scared of drops for almost 2 and a half years, but with the help of my friend pressuring me and promising cookies, she finally got me to do a drop. I felt so powerful being able to conquer it. I became scared after I didn’t catch the silk and fell flat on my face onto a mat. I wasn’t hurt, but I’ve been scared ever since. While I was still scared I would get into the position and try to slowly come down, step by step, feeling my way down. Great way to start learning a drop.

[@strawbaby4205]

When set up think how cool the drops are and imagine the drop Also trust the silk it makes things a lot easier

[@kat3493]

Just take it slow. Break the drop up into pieces. Have someone spot you and do the drop low at first

[@littlepurpleelephant8534]

I remember learning the star drop for the first time when I was like 9 and I felt so proud of myself. The memories

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's a lovely drop!

[@Shalini.__]

These are so great!! Thank you so much

[@ismaelfarfan2990]

Thanks for recording this video, I had already forgotten half of those drops.

[@Niarydia]

no one: absolutely no one: Song: bruce lee bruce lee bruce lee b-b-b-b

[@celiac.8509]

Niarydia I think it’s bruised knee 😂

[@Niarydia]

@@celiac.8509 ahh i just googled it and its 'bruised me'

[@lylauni4489]

Just got on level 3 straight silks! Excited to learn new things!! 😋😃

[@griselj295]

Thanks for Your tuttorials!

[@alexiaredstone3406]

I'm watching the for the first time....and it's tricking awesome ;)

[@wanderleysadim]

You make it seem so easy! Congratulations! Greetings from Amazon/Brazil to you!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Thank you so much! Hi!

[@flowerhope9333]

Tick tock was my fav and I just did it! THANKYOU!

[@lindsayt9888]

I have only done aerials for 3 weeks. I got my slack drop and added a half turn to it. Thank you so much for all your videos!

[@UniqueAerialists]

That sounds great. well done you!

[@traceykaciuba7002]

i like the slack drop because it is cool and in time with the music

[@UniqueAerialists]

Totally intentional of course!

[@enjyelkady3341]

You are awesome 🙏

[@maiafoster7478]

thank you so much! i have been watching your videos and they have taught me sooooooo much! Thanks!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay, I'm so pleased you find them useful!

[@alexan1061]

Oh my goodness! I finally did all of the drops this was so helpful thank you!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay, well done you!

[@phoenixmoreno4398]

Omg you have helped me so much you are so talented and beautiful keep it up! ❤️

[@UniqueAerialists]

You're so sweet, thank you! I'm so please my videos have helped you :)

[@lilyravenhill]

Names i call these drops slack drop:slack drop star drop:half drop front dive star:One and a half salto:dive figure of 8:fallen angel crucifix roll down = same straddle drop:barrel roll

[@UniqueAerialists]

There are so many different names for the same moves aren't there!

[@tillyb8171]

I call the 1 and a half a knee drop

[@tillyb8171]

I also call crucifix t-flip prep

[@eilishkeenan2638]

This video helped me do my very first star drop! Thank u so much 💖

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay, well done you!

[@Gcor239]

I've done almost all of these. Can you please make a part 2? 😀😀

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's on my list of things to film!! :)

[@patienceboyce4505]

Thank you so much for your post it is so helpful

[@UniqueAerialists]

I'm so pleased you found it helpful!

[@mr.eicats2356]

Is anybody else seriously concerned about the number of people in the comments section talking about how new they are to aerial and are doing it from home learning from these videos from trees and their ceilings!? One having a heart attack over here.

[@elle.eclectica]

same. People hanging bedsheets from trees with cheap rope from Lowe's and wanting to do complicated drops after 3 days of practice... my heart is racing!

[@Katherines_journey]

@@elle.eclectica WHAT OMG NO

[@Katherines_journey]

No but seriously im self taught i do it safely tho❤❤❤

[@oliwiakrol1528]

So cool

[@miguelor101]

I am working un the double star drop! I am so exited to try it!

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's a lovely drop isn't it, hope it goes well!

[@miguelor101]

Unique Aerialists update i already did it and it went so well it feels so cool!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yay well done, I'm so pleased it went well!

[@strawbaby4205]

Trust me it’s really fun I love it

[@uxx1381]

Super video

[@EliseWerkau]

I've tried alot of these drops and I have to say the Creature is my favorite.

[@juliablai]

THAT was GREAT!!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Thank you!

[@c4cortes313]

MUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TUS CONOCIMIENTOS EN TELAS O AERIAL SILK BRILLANTES DÍAS :D

[@marilyndewitt6560]

I finally figured out how to do the front dive star drop but I start it with a knot, flip into it, and then do what you did it’s really fun

[@UniqueAerialists]

That sounds great!

[@tiarnajade7817]

I do the figure of 8 drop at the very top of the silk and it’s SO FUNNN but scary too

[@aerialartpassion718]

I love drops they are my favourite

[@UniqueAerialists]

Me too!

[@sandrahansen3632]

Hi wanted to say thank you I have a brain tumor and it's inoperable and I bought silks hook it up in the tractor shop are barn and it has given me so much energy and a big chest reason to keep fighting I watch all your tutorials learning how to get the upper strength and the foot lock I'm having problems with the foot lock but just thank you your tutorials are wonderful as they're helping so much the doctors are are really excited that I'm staying in shape thank you

[@ShizumaAoi]

Front five star drop is my favourite

[@UniqueAerialists]

I love it!

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

when you doing the slack drop what’s stopping you from sliding all the why down won’t the silk slip off

[@greermeeks2732]

Hi I have been doing silks for about 2 weeks and I have been getting sore on my back like I have red marks on my back from the aerial silks is that OK or I’m doing something wrong

[@stresupilamichiaraverdecch3977]

Hi, how did you hang the silk on this ceiling? I see that you don't use a single hook, is it because a single ceiling hook that holds like 400 kg is not enaugh? I would like to hang the silk at home but I don't now which hook I could use to stay safe.. Thank you

[@edit_google_docs1955]

For the first version of the straddle drop, u can also catch the silks mid drop. It's a lot more fun, and it 2as how I was taught it. I would say try and catch mid drop, but if your nervous his the ends before dropping. When I say mid drop, u basically fall forward and if u hold your hands out they will naturally come into contact with the silks

[@tiaaa2397]

Im going to an aerial silk try out sometime and im excited hope I do well! :D P.S do the drops hurt?

[@dogfish6864]

Great job please link the website where you bought yours and give me the name of your exact one please I really want that one so I can do flips really appreciate it

[@alishalittle-collins7913]

I like the front dive star drop

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's lovely isn't it!

[@deannak5501]

Do you have any tips for the star drop? I always slide right down when I try the wrap

[@romiitafernandez]

Hi. Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me how high is the placer where you make your videos? I would like to try those drops but I Don't know if I WILL be able to do them at home. Thanks. Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, its 15ft high :)

[@priscilairigoyen3761]

Wooow woooooow!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@katieallison5979]

I can do the saddle drop but I call it a 360

[@UniqueAerialists]

They all have so many different name don't they!

[@yvonnediamond4617]

Ye samess

[@lilyravenhill]

@@UniqueAerialists yeah i call the star drop one and a half drop

[@lis_mayakovsky]

I'm struggling with that one for really damn long.

[@macarena12406]

Katie Allison same

[@madissencomer7287]

Can you do a video on intermediate knot tricks

[@UniqueAerialists]

I already have a video on "aerial silks knot drops" check it out hopefully it's what you're looking for :) I also have another knot tricks video going up on 10th August :)

[@2ascii2]

Wow

[@Valent1ne_]

Wow all of them were so good but mostly FRONT DIVE WAS LIKE- IDK WHAT TO SAY JUST WOW😳

[@sarahclayton9011]

How do you hold yourself up while doing drops? I can do like 15 knot drops but it’s so hard without knots I can’t do ONE.

[@UniqueAerialists]

It depends which drop, in depth tutorials for loads of drops are on academy.uniqueaerialists.com :)

[@jennylin8734]

Hi. Awesome job.... What song is this? Love it... Can't figure it out. 😊

[@UniqueAerialists]

Thanks! It's Monsters by Peter Liljeqvist :)

[@leahrahr1325]

I'm doing the straddle drop

[@sugarycitrus8247]

How high do u need to be for the star drop? I get the set up and then I feel like letting go will spin me into the ground! I climb to the top but feel like I slide down as it set up.

[@UniqueAerialists]

I recommend minimum 2 climbs depending on how big your climbs are, 3 climbs would be better if you have the space! Make sure you're really squeezing the silks into the back of your knee to prevent you sliding :)

[@TeacherPandaELT]

Hi! I've been doing aerial silks for a few months now. I've been struggling lately as the silks slide off quite easily. My coach says that, since the temperatures dropped quite a lot, this is common. Do you have any advice to prevent them from sliding? I need to master the split balance without locks (just 3 wraps) and they keep sliding off (they didn't do that when it was hot). I have tried pouring water on my legs but didn't really work.

[@UniqueAerialists]

Your coach is right, this is so common! Usually it's just people's hands sliding though, if you're trying to do silks with bare legs then definitely wear leggings! The material of your clothes affects how much you slide as well so make sure you're not wearing clothes that are slippery. For hands and feet you need some moisture, I usually find after 10 minutes or so people have warmed up enough that their hands start to sweat slightly which is enough to get good grip. Or you can try putting a small amount of water on your hands and let it mostly dry. Or you can buy grip aids to help you, I have students use these as a last resort but they do work. Hope that helps!

[@TeacherPandaELT]

@@UniqueAerialists Thank you!! It does help!!! Cannot wait to see more aerial silks tutorials from you

[@AMELIA-oj5qk]

hi there great video i want do a routine to that song what song is it 😘

[@veronicalawrence1437]

Can I get the version of this song you used? name? artist? Its great!

[@alexan1061]

Do you have any tips for making the star drop not hurt as much?

[@UniqueAerialists]

It can be such a painful one, I honestly thought my leg had been amputated the first time I did it!! The more you practise it the less painful it will become as your body will learn that it is not in danger so will gradually decrease the pain receptors to your brain. Also make sure your body is engaged so you don't flop into it.

[@siuyudance1]

Hi~How height is your ceiling?

[@jessicaxoxo34]

how can you push through the pain of the star drop

[@r3dbe4n]

I really want to start aerial silks but I don’t really have any experiance. I don’t know how to start but I would like to give it a try. Should I?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Learning in person with a good instructor is the best way to learn. If that's not possible then signing up to a tutorial site is the next best option. I have hundreds of aerial silks tutorials on academy.uniqueaerialists.com they all have audio and written instruction, slow motion and close up shots, linked pre-requisites and common mistakes. I hope that helps! I definitely would not recommend trying to learn from youtube as most videos aren't step by step tutorials meaning you could miss an important bit of information about the move.

[@alelucas4374]

I started aerial silks at 8 years old then when I was 10 I moved to another country I was new to the class of course but I was pretty good........the teacher tried to choke me I quit for a year now I am 13 stuck in quarantine the silk in my closet I will definitely try putting it up again and hope I didn’t forget anything Thanks for reading my story hope you enjoyed ;)

[@rainbowrose2048]

I hope it goes(or is going) well!!! Btw-ur teacher tried to choke you???!!!

[@Katherines_journey]

@@rainbowrose2048 THATS WHAT I THOUGHT LIKE WHAT THE-

[@liladecarlo1518]

The straddle drop was the first drop I ever did😂

[@UniqueAerialists]

It's a great one isn't it!

[@emmabelk6352]

has anyone attempted the front dive star drop?

[@idklol1868]

WHAT SONG IS THIS

[@laikap3998]

How do you invert? Can you make a tutorial to help with that?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yes! I already have tutorials for both the pike invert and the straddle invert (including how to invert in the air) on academy.uniqueaerialists.com/ :)

[@laikap3998]

Unique Aerialists thank you so much! Do these tutorials on your channel cost money, or are they free?

[@UniqueAerialists]

All the information regarding my academy can be found on academy.uniqueaerialists.com/ :)

[@LifeByIntuition]

Random question--how high is your ceiling. I've been afraid to try these tricks at home because my ceilings are only 14ft. You look like you're right up at the top--maximizing the space--and have just enough room.

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi my ceiling is 15ft, yes I just have enough room for some of these drops when I wrap tightly as close to the top as I can :)

[@maraluso7724]

How high does the wall need to be

[@AshleyAnnJones87]

The Crucifix Roll down. When I invert and wrap my legs, I automatically start sliding down. How do I stay put?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, try sickling your feet around the silks, cross your legs to grip the silks between your legs as well as on your feet and move your hands down one at a time so you still have grip with your other hand :) hope that helps!

[@AshleyAnnJones87]

@@UniqueAerialists Thank you! I will try that!

[@alexislambert532]

any tips on keeping the star drops to not hurt my thighs?

[@UniqueAerialists]

You can make sure the silks aren't twisted and are in the correct place, unfortunately it generally just takes time for your body to build up tolerance to the pain!

[@jessilinllacuna3897]

wow.. it looks so easy when you do it.. in reality it is quite difficult

[@UniqueAerialists]

So difficult! I only include the times it goes well :)

[@nyahhills230]

can you do a second video please because i am struggling to find more drops to learn.

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yes it's definitely on my list of things to film!

[@nyahhills230]

@@UniqueAerialists thanks so much

[@tvids4221]

I learned how to do the Hawks drop and front dive star drop from this video but I know how to do all the other ones

[@a.sabrinarudden-flanagan1327]

what song was playing???

[@dogfish6864]

IMPORTANT QUESTION!!! Can I do drops on an aerial stand that is 11.4 feet tall?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, you might be able to do some small drops at that height :)

[@bec6384]

Do you get used to the silks being so painful on your thighs when they wrap around once you drop?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yes! I honestly thought my leg was being amputated the first few times!

[@paigealbert9986]

I tried to do the slack drop but when I dropped I still kind of held on a little bit just to make sure I wouldn’t fall to the floor and thank God I held on because I totally fell and I didn’t do anything wrong I just fell

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, the extra wrap should prevent this, the wrap will be tight around your leg so when you drop so you just drop the distance of the slack you pulled through. (Obviously make sure you haven't pulled too much slack!) If you drop into the slack then the silks slide around your leg causing you to continue dropping then you can add another wrap. I hope that helps! The full, in depth tutorial for the slack drop is here academy.uniqueaerialists.com/courses/drops-and-rolls-silks/lectures/12219152

[@maryfoster1274]

When are you gonna post again???

[@brookelynlove8118]

What song is this? My Shazam won't pick it up..

[@davidmunoz7306]

What song

[@steepwoodbiking77]

Can you do some easy aerial silk drops? Most of these are too complicated for me as sad as that sounds

[@UniqueAerialists]

Yep, tutorials for lots of easier silks drops are here academy.uniqueaerialists.com/p/drops-and-rolls-silks hope that helps!

[@chasevanderwerff6033]

when you wrap your feet how do you hang upside down?

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, do you mean an ankle hang? If so you need to wrap your feet in the correct way, the tutorial is on my academy :) academy.uniqueaerialists.com/

[@alelucas4374]

What is the Name of the song?

[@kamilarosegraham15]

i've been thinking about buying a silk but i cant find a good mat to spot me do you have any reccomendations

[@Katherines_journey]

Best to go to lessons first ❤

[@kamilarosegraham15]

@@Katherines_journey lol that comment was two years ago

[@chasevanderwerff6033]

when you crochet your feet in the silks how do you stay upside down

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, the grip points are on your feet, between your legs and you also have some weight in your hands :)

[@strawbaby4205]

What’s the song

[@davidmattena9298]

Song please!!

[@tahliatrudgett5101]

Hye guys if ur trying to learn ur crucifix try to twist/wrap twice instead of once as its much safer in stopping you from falling.

[@miraclevalenzuela8792]

Do you know who can help me with this I have an audition for agt and I need a trainer

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi lovely, have you tried searching in your local area? Hopefully there'll be a studio near to you :)

[@len11yay94]

Maybe you should have learnt before signing up to audition...

[@ashleywella7595]

What fabric did you use???

[@UniqueAerialists]

Hi, this is the fabric I use :) you can use the discount code uniqueaerialists for 10% discount www.firetoys.co.uk/aerial-circus/aerial-acrobatics/aerial-silks/firetoys-aerial-silk-aerial-fabric-tissus-purple.html