There are 2 contact points within the libra. One is on pressure, the other one is pulling. So pretty much any position is possible where base and flyers can get hooked with hand or foot. The flyer will not kept in the center of gravity and balanced. The pressure-contact point is mechanically seen an axis of rotation, via which the flyer is held in the air by means of a lever. The resulting shear forces are desirable and necessary, but should remain smooth! The weight of the flyer must be balanced with a corresponding counterweight from the base via this […]
Monthly archives: February 2018
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As a flyer you are usually more endangered than the base. This leads to the fact that the flyer must estimate the risk and act accordingly carefully → safety assistance! In 10 years of beginner training, my perception is that most of them already have made similar sports (lateral entrants) before. Appearing as an experienced, carries the risk that the others misjudges the risk of injury. I always recommend a few warm-up exercises on the ground before engaging in risky tricks with a new partner. I have already met professional acrobats who did not know how to do the flyer sideward. […]
The tubular bones of the birds are known to be extremely stable against shearing forces. After all, cannons were built according to this principle. In comparison, however, the best base is as stable as a straw. In favor the flyer on the base does not really have to be able to balance himself. In the best case, a flyer can do both, mostly it’s better for the base to get the control, especially if the flyer has reached the shape and weight of an adult. In sports acrobatics, the difference in size between partners rightly enters into the scoring. Useful […]