Flight School: Suspension Bootcamp
Saturday, August 15, 2026
1:00 – 6:30 PM (Doors Open @ 12:45 | Doors Close @ 1:15)
Devil Mask Studio – DTLA
$200-350 per tying pair | Memberships accepted
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Ready to lift off? This immersive intensive is your launchpad.
Flight School is designed to bridge the gap between tying harnesses on the ground and full suspension. If you’ve been working through our 201 class series – or building harness skills on your own – this intensive offers a structured path forward. We’ll guide you through suspension fundamentals like uplines, attaching to harnesses, and load management, and help you select, sequence, and troubleshoot harnesses based on your suspension goals.
This isn’t about learning to suspend like us – it’s about developing the judgment and skill to create safer, intentional scenes that delight both you and your partner.
What We’ll Cover:
- Core concepts of suspension safety and risk mitigation
- How to tie and lock off uplines with confidence
- Choosing and combining harnesses for effective body support
- Troubleshooting common issues in beginner suspensions
- Active bottoming for suspension including communication strategies (for everyone!) and in-air processing
You Should Know:
– This class is for tying pairs; we won’t be addressing self-suspension in this workshop
– Loaner straps and carabiners are available, but bring your own if you’ve got them!
This class welcomes all body sizes and orientations! Our goal is to make rope more accessible, sustainable, and empowering for everyone in the scene.
Prerequisites:
Students Tying Should:
- Have experience tying a range of chest and hip harnesses successfully
- Be able to tie a secure, non-tightening single-column tie
Students Being Tied Should:
- Be able to communicate effectively while processing intense sensation
You Should Bring:
- Enough suspension-worthy rope for your preferred harnesses + at least 3 uplines
(or preorder it for pick-up at class) - Carabiners or suspension ring (if you’ve got ’em)
- A safety tool or strap cutter
- Openness to adapt, experiment, and problem-solve
This is a 401-level Studio Series class – expect to be challenged and supported in equal measure. You’ll leave with new tools, clearer strategy, and more confidence in your tying relationship.