By Keir Beck
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Counterweight systems are weighted rigs designed to offset the Performer’s weight to gain equilibrium. Counter weight systems are designed to either assist the Performer, the operator or both.
A Wide Rolling Bridal rig enables the Performer to rotate through the lines while at the same time have the ability to roll their hips, making their movement more fluid. If the hip points are rigid it will tell in the performance! Rolling bridle rigs are dual directional,
Pendulum Rigs – or “Pengy (pen-jee) Rigs” are one of the most common (and the simplest) rigs for Performer movement. This style of stunt rig is based on a single point in the grid that runs down to the Performer, with the line diverted to the Operator, where it can...
This rig was inspired by studying Evil Knievel’s best bike crashes. Here is a breakdown of how the rig worked with what gear we had at the time. I spent weeks watching motor bike crashes to understand how things can go wrong at in the final moments of landing a...
The Concept was the fly two performers on rollerblades down the half pipe which was full of obstacles. This represented in the film a vertical environment where the performer was wearing hover boots.
Personal work harnesses are required as part of the standard rigging kit for all Riggers. This is something that will be of personal preference, as there are many types on the market. The ability of the human body to survive a fall depends principally on the decelerating forces imposed during...
I have found the 1 fundamental rule that guides a team to a successful conclusion is having the ability to create a harmonious and synergistic team environment to work in. If from the start, the team that you are working with does not gel into one mind, ideas and work flow will be limited to the opinion of the lowest kind. It is critical in this case to make sure that everyone that you are working with aligns completely with the collective goal or desired outcome.
Descender rigs are the workhorse of rigs. They are used to achieve a wide spectrum of results - from small drops to extreme high-fall style stunts. There are many different devices used and many different ways to rig them, as there are always different ways to rig the same thing.
This rig was one of the more challenging rigs I have been involved with, as the stunt was done from real tower cranes. The big challenge was that the stunt had to be done as an “all in one.” Below is a video of the behind the scenes and a...