Cyr Wheel is indeed hard - explained by a circus artist

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

I would be scared I would smash my fingers. It definitely looks hard. I didn't know it even weighed that much.

[@nicksmackerz]

Surprisingly I’ve never had an issue with fingers being crushed much like a normal cart wheel your hands instinctively open up flat 🙌 and then they grip back on as you’re coming back up. The real threat is when you have to bail from what you’re doing and you could be completely fine sitting on the ground for 4-5 seconds when suddenly WHAM the Cyr wheel comes slamming down on your back or head because it was still flopping around on the ground from its inertia. I’ve even had times where I purposely SHOVE the wheel away from me and then watch in horror as it immediately makes a sharp turn and comes barreling back towards me 😅

[@CallMeAL1]

I can’t go a cartwheel so I guess I’m screwed lol

[@sueg3937]

How in the world can someone watch you and not know it’s hard?

[@Trevorious2010]

Here I am, a 6'2 270 dude that's a plumber by trade and I've been looking for something fun to do to improve my fitness and balance. I might just be crazy enough to try this! I'm going to need a BIG wheel, I want grace, not speed. Question, what sort of basic calisthenics should I be competent in before I fork out 1 or 2 grand for my first training wheel?? At the moment I can barely do 2 pushups

[@nicksmackerz]

Something that’s oftenly understated is wearing a HELMET isn’t a bad idea when learning 😅 I immediately went straight to cart wheeling in within my first week had a pretty tasty concussion… I say ‘tasty’ because anyone who’s been hit in the head hard enough knows that certain taste you get in your mouth from it 😂 2 and a half years into training, still nowhere near this good but unless I’m trying something new and crazy I don’t use the helmet anymore but I do recommend it

[@aaronkoh5684]

Where can I buy a legit cyr wheel that’s solid metal like yours ? ❤

[@brannonrobinson2433]

Does this damage the gym floor? Seems like it would be hard to get permission in most places no?

[@Beautyobsessedgirly]

That’s cool! First Pin?