Rigging plates are an innovation in suspension hardware – they distribute load across multiple lines, give you a clean central attachment point, and are significantly easier to work with than a single carabiner when you’re managing multiple uplines in the air.

Devil Mask Studio carries a limited selection of rigging plates from Subspace Design, to our knowledge they are the only shibari hardware manufacturer conducting third-party break-testing on their suspension rings & rigging plates. All Subspace plates are crafted from high-quality, lightweight aluminum and designed using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) to ensure they surpass the safety standards of climbing gear.

Three designs available:

The Raven – $220
Hexaheart V2 – $395
Cinnabud – $360

All designs available for pick-up at Devil Mask Studio, 529 Lindley Pl #305, Downtown Los Angeles. Stock is limited — contact us if you’d like to confirm availability before visiting.

FAQ

What is a rigging plate used for in shibari?
A rigging plate is a central attachment point that lets you connect multiple uplines or ropes to a single hardpoint. In suspension work, it gives you a cleaner, more manageable connection than stacking carabiners, and helps distribute load more evenly across your rigging system.

Are these plates rated for suspension?
Yes. To our knowledge, Subspace Design plates are the only shibari-specific rigging hardware that undergoes third-party break-testing, and they’re designed using Finite Element Analysis to ensure they surpass climbing gear safety standards.

New to suspension hardware?
Our Shibari 301 classes cover how to set up and use suspension hardware safely. If you’re not yet working in suspension, you probably don’t need these rigging plates – the Why Knot Starter Kit or Suspension Kit is a better starting point.