How to Buy the Perfect Aerial Hammock / Hammock Shopping & Unboxing [Uplift Active Review]

[@upliftactive6566]

Hurray! Thank you for sharing your experience. The hammock looks great! Check out our new SINGLE POINT AERIAL DANCE HAMMOCK WITH RIGGING EQUIPMENT too if you want a longer fabric with the single point rigging included :).

[@aerialpractice]

Thanks! Will do!

[@sirelin2005]

Just ordered mine a few days ago, it will be delivered by Tuesday which is amazingly fast. Also hope to see some silks tutorials soon ☺️

[@aerialpractice]

I know right! I thought it would take a month but mine also arrived relatively fast. What did you order?

[@sirelin2005]

@@aerialpractice same as you, ombre silks with all hardware, but a few meters longer

[@aerialpractice]

@@sirelin2005 Ombre is the best! I can't wait to get a longer one already hahah Buying Hammock is addicting

[@sirelin2005]

@@aerialpractice haha it sure is, haven't even gotten mine and already planning to buy out the entire store :D

[@lillianthompson9263]

Just for reference, how tall are you? and tysm for the great vid! super helpful!

[@aerialpractice]

170cm, or 5'7! When i started aerials that was like oh damn i wish i was shorter ahah then i would have more space to play.

[@kgmcknight9173]

Hi do you have a recommendation for a begginer who want to use them as silks what lengths should I go for my ceiling is 2.4m another room I have that is taller is about 3m

[@aerialpractice]

For silks I have 11m in 2.7m

[@JennySimon206]

So I'm thinking of using the fabric hitches instead of rings. U only need to tie one knot for keeping the the hitch from slipping. I'm guessing that means u get more bang for ur buck as far as fabric goes because it's less knots. Also I wonder if u could accordion fold the extra fabric under the hitch.

[@angakingtutube]

Do you wash the hammock before using it? Great tips on having different length hammocks & in beautiful colors. I've started shopping for a hammock and all the contraptions I'd need. Can you suggest hammock length for a 15' height ceiling? Yeah, right? Thanks so much for your encouragement and inspirational videos!

[@aerialpractice]

I wash them around every few months. There is a video with washing tips for you to check out =)! Wow I wish I have a 15' height ceiling. I am not sure how your set up is like (like how much space your equipment will take up) but for 15' I would get a 11m fabric. It seems like there will be plenty of space for you to wrap up the extra if you get a longer one too.

[@angakingtutube]

@@aerialpractice Yay! Thanks so much for the quick response! I was able to take advantage of a sale on Upliftactive.com and it was their last one! I don't have anywhere to hang it but looking around our covered back patio with 15' ceiling height, I thought, why not there! There are eye bolts on the main beam already which we had used to hang a real hammock years ago. So excited! Thanks so much for your help, which gave me the confidence to really plunge into the world of Aerial Practice (pun intended)🙂

[@JennySimon206]

I have a low ceiling. Should I get medium stretch? I'm bought the ceiling attachments and that swiveling opening caribiner u recommended. I have a friend coming over who's an engineer and going to install it but I need the hammock and would like to have it by the time he gets here.

[@aerialpractice]

low to medium stretch would both work! Good luck and fly safe.

[@DivyashreeGoswami]

I am so thankful of you that you made a website for us to help 🙏❤️❤️

[@aerialpractice]

Hope its useful! Let me know how it goes with your set =D

[@DivyashreeGoswami]

@arielpractice you replied❤️❤️

[@aerialpractice]

@@DivyashreeGoswami I see you on Instagram too! =)

[@carolinaattolini6121]

Hi! I got a 12 meter fabric as a present. And a stand of 293cm. I wanted to start with a yoga hammock (not silks). What would you suggest? Can I cut it and shorten it? Or what should I do? ☹️

[@aerialpractice]

I personally would not cut it, simply because I might want to hang it in a higher space as a long hammock or using it for silks workout. I just tied it up into 2 big balls like in this video. But if you know you will never want its full length, then you could try cutting it so the extra fabric doesnt get in your way

[@KandisStarr]

How do I convince hubby to install it in the ceiling 😂 he put mine in the door way as you can imagine I’m unable to climb and stretch out while on spin 😂 help!!! Please 😂😢

[@aerialpractice]

What is his favorite meal? Walter would say yes to anything when I make him his favorite steak!

[@snachicat]

Your husband is smart. Rigging from a ceiling is almost never safe in a typical wood framed home. You can buy a portable rig that fits inside your home instead.

[@lynneabrinkerhoff5439]

Hi there, yes, I’m a beginner but I know this is for me. Moving to a new home in 2 weeks and want to put one in…. Not sure if self standing or if hanging is best given my ceilings. Can you help? Yay. Thank you! Lynnea

[@aerialpractice]

Hi Lynnea! Happy you are joining us to practice at home! It takes time and personal advice for me to find out what works for my ceiling (and what ceiling works for my need), I especially look for a concrete ceiling and had professionals to check which spot will work for me to decide. Not something anyone can tell you over the internet =)

[@tarapepe4165]

Do you use UpLift Active X ceiling mounts as well? And do you recommend them

[@aerialpractice]

If I didnt have mine I would definitely use theirs. Actually mine is over 2 years I should get it replaced when I move so I will be ordering mine through them for sure =)

[@tarapepe4165]

@@aerialpractice thank you for the help! :)

[@afnanibrahim662]

What do you mean by “low ceiling” how long? My ceiling hight is 3 meters. Is it considered high or low?

[@aerialpractice]

For sure not high, but higher than mine!

[@afnanibrahim662]

Thank you for the replay 🌸 So I can safely go with 6 meters set?

[@aerialpractice]

@@afnanibrahim662 it will work! Or you can also get a 9meter set to use it as both hammock and silks . I showed how I do that in one of my latest reel/short. So it really depends what you want to do with it!

[@joycewaltz6504]

Im noticing on some sites they talk about get a swivel. Could you explain why or why not this is needed.

[@aerialpractice]

A swivel is what allows your hammock to spin, so turning your hammock into an aerial sling for dances. My preferred way to use my hammock!

[@gloriacruz4592]

The 6m set works well with Waist length as well? Or Does it bulk up too much at the top The yard option start at 9 for the ones I’ve come across, does that sound correct for low ceiling?

[@aerialpractice]

6m for waist length is perfect for me. This 11m I use it more for silks because it bulks up on top like you said. 9yard is about 8m so that's perfect for low ceilings if you want to do any tricks with your whole body in it. This Sat's new video is aerial hammock intermediate with my 9m. Check it out then if you want to see what that is like.

[@gloriacruz4592]

@@aerialpractice makes sense! So would you recommend for me as a beginner to get a 6 yard hammock or a 9 yard silk to use as hammock?

[@wendywu1395]

im so happy i discovered your channel, your videos are so well produced and clear and the sound is so crisp !! keep going, do you have a vdeo explaining how to tie the silks as a hammock with the figure 8 ?

[@aerialpractice]

Thank you so much for your kind words!Sometimes it is quite a lot and quite overwhelming but try to focus improve 1 thing just a little bit helps. You can find how to tie hammock with figure 8 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGHWfJmDlq6jicU

[@wendywu1395]

@@aerialpractice thank you so much !!! i guarantee u im following ur videos !!

[@aerialpractice]

@@wendywu1395 Welcome to the #aerialfam!

[@joycewaltz6504]

I took my first class! Now, I want own because the closet class is over an hour away. Is it possible to buy a silk and convert it into a hammock?

[@aerialpractice]

Yea Joyce. It sounds like you enjoyed your first class. I am so happy to hear! Silk and hammock are essentially the same fabric. Just rig differently and silks tend to be longer. If you are looking into gear, I share mine in my shop with discount codes for you to use =) aerialpractice.com/shop/

[@kanyasingh4610]

My walls are 2,60 m high can I buy aerial hammock and how high are your walls?

[@aerialpractice]

I have a similar height. It's not perfect. I work around my limtations and avoid doing anything with high risk. You can buy one at Uplift Active (link in descriptions). Hope this helps!

[@melissatena5897]

I'm new to Aerial yoga. And looking for a single point hammock. You suggested six yards. I would like black in the royal blue. I have a low ceiling which would be 10 feet. I cannot find a kit online

[@aerialpractice]

Hi Melissa, have you tried to find it from my shop: aerialpractice.com/shop/

[@Pajamapuma]

Do you have any advice on buying a safety mat?

[@aerialpractice]

Hello Jamie. What kind of mat are you looking for? I would say it depends on your need. If you do drops with a good height i would definitely buy heavy duty thick mats. Since my studio is not so high, I have a crush mat and a large yoga mat under for extra support. My crush mat is this one: upliftactive.com/collections/mats/products/folding-panel-gym-fitness-exercise-mat-gymnastics-mat-4-x-8-x-2?aff=141

[@janinahenderson5828]

Hi Eunice. I follow so much of your content here. You are the best 🤗. I love your calm energy and your method of teaching. I am only following you. So one day I will post a video of everything I have learnt and will tag you in it. I am learning so much and I thank you ✨. I'm looking at moving over to a dance silk. I can see that you ordered carabiners. Should I order the aluminum O rings as well as the carabiners? Also what is that purple rigging equipment in this video please? Xxx

[@aerialpractice]

You are so welcome!! I am always looking for better ways to share what i have learned. l etme know if you have any feedback anytime =D

[@MentyBreaks]

Wait do you have a video to cover ceiling rigging like two points static versus one point swivel?

[@aerialpractice]

i have a setup video show you how I set up 2 points, to add them back together you just add a swivel to make it one point.. hope that helps!

[@MentyBreaks]

@@aerialpractice nice! I can’t find it though. What’s it called

[@sarahroels591]

Waar hebt u uw 6 meter arial hammock/silks gekocht?

[@sarahroels591]

Aerial*

[@aerialpractice]

@@sarahroels591 bol.com.. maar hij is al weg =S nu koop ik fabric van Uplift

[@keira9233]

i cant spend loads of money on a aerial hammock how do i find a good quality cheap one? any suggestions?

[@aerialpractice]

I shop at Uplift for this exact reason. If I had more money I would want to spend more on quality. Any cheaper rig/fabric I would not trust, and if I fall around practice the medical bill would cost more than investing in the right equipment, not even mention the time and pain..

[@anjzbaccay8447]

What's your floor to ceiling height?

[@aerialpractice]

about 2.7M

[@hetlevenvanlaura1353]

hi! can you help me with finding the perfect hammock? im looking for a hammock that has the lengt of 9m but it can also be 6m but i prefer the 9m. i live in the netherlands. it has to be under 80 euros.

[@aerialpractice]

um...that budget sounds a bit tight. difficult to find with this budget in NL.

[@hetlevenvanlaura1353]

@@aerialpractice thank you

[@yogalongwithmary4107]

I'm in need of a perfect aerial hammock for online purchase. Kindly share with me an authentic links to get one. Thank you🙏

[@aerialpractice]

where are you based? All my links are in here: aerialpractice.com/shop/

[@yogalongwithmary4107]

@@aerialpractice India(north east)

[@sarahroels591]

2:04 the only thing i was paying attention to was the cat😂

[@aerialpractice]

hahah she used to be so cute and now just a lazy asss.

[@mishmash6570]

I’ve had my Ariel hammock for a while, but I think that it is cut way too thin and it feels like I’m hanging from a pair of pantyhose lol which is quite painful and also doesn’t leave much give to move in the fabric since all of the pressure is concentrated into such a small piece of fabric. I’ll probably need to get another one which makes me sad because I’ve barely used this one.

[@aerialpractice]

Yea there are so many different fabrics! Was it made for aerial?

[@mariaklein6800]

Thx soo mush this help me soo mush

[@aerialpractice]

You are welcome Maria! Hope you can find the perfect one for your need.

[@michellebelzowska6643]

I'm new around here and this really helped 🙂 PS I love your cat 😺😺

[@aerialpractice]

Awh Michelle! Millie loves everyone too. That's why she always tries to come into the camera haha you can follow her on instagram (theaerialcat)

[@audreycruz692]

I have enough money to buy an aerial silks now but the problem is my mom is worried about me so i couldn't be a self taught ihave to wait until lockdown ends

[@aerialpractice]

You shouldn't be self taught because it is very easy to train wrong and its very hard to notice until you suffer pain or worse - permanent injuries. I have taken lessons for a year before I started practicing on my own. Within 6 months I am bored learning slowly on my own and started taking online lessons again. Not as frequently as I would like to but the more I go the more advice I wish to receive. It's not impossible especially if you already have a good foundation on strength and flexibility, but consider having a coach! Stay practice!

[@audreycruz692]

@@aerialpractice ok thanks!

[@martinkaluza3477]

I ordered one last week, and it still has not send .😐

[@aerialpractice]

Oh no!! Hope it is coming your way now?

[@martinkaluza3477]

@@aerialpractice It arrived today!!! But I broke my ankle while I was falling down the stairs today, so no silk for me.🥺😭

[@JennySimon206]

@@martinkaluza3477 oh no! What unluck

[@JennySimon206]

That website sells them in yards not meters. I hope u mean yards

[@aerialpractice]

True. but pretty close!

[@JennySimon206]

Okay thanks. I'm gonna finally do it. My engineer is coming to visit and can do the install. Yay!