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Replied on Reverse TK | Class

23 May 22:56

Hi! You can find a yuki fix tutorial here: Basic Knots Tutorial by Anna Bones | Shibari Study

23 May 22:55

Yes, these are suspendable forms and attaching to the top wrap with a tight epsilon that splits the friction of the main stem is an appropriate choice. You can also attach a secondary suspension line to the wrists (in addition to the top wrap) to change the position of the arms, which often helps with blood flow.

It’s good to note that both of these arm binders offer minimal chest support, and if your bottom finds this uncomfortable you could consider adding supportive wraps around the ribs as you see here: Diamond Strappado Tutorial | Shibari Study

23 May 22:53

Not yet! The tutorial for this particular futomomo pattern is forthcoming :)

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23 May 18:45

Cassondra Evans The length used here is 8m, but you might find that that's not enough or too long depending on your body type. We recommend trying the tie with different lengths of rope to see what works best for you!

23 May 18:40

Good question! For this tie you’ll want to stick to side suspension regardless of the hand position. Even with the hands in, loading from the front or back will put additional pressure on the neck, either directly through the ropes or via the hands.

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Replied on Double-Column Tie

23 May 18:40

Hi! If you give this a try you’ll see that locking the cuff with a bowline creates an uneven pull at the top of the cuff. One solution is to wrap the top of the cuff again with the bight before locking (behind the cinch). This will mean that the cinch itself might load a bit unevenly. In most cases, locking as shown will probably be easier and more effective than locking with a bowline!

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Replied on Single-Column Tie

23 May 18:39

Thanks for your question! You’re not wrong, but it is different to a degree. In the third knot featured, the traditional Somerville Bowline, the bight is pinched on the side of the cuff where the free rope moves, which applies a greater deal of friction to the free rope. You’ll find that you can still move that middle rope within the cuff, but it will take more effort. In the fourth knot shown, the bight is trapped on the opposite side of the cuff, causing it to lay flat over top of the middle rope and allowing for much easier movement.

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Replied on Single-Column Tie

23 May 18:38

Yes, that's right!

Replied on Bamboo Ties | Intro

23 May 18:37

Hi! Something roughly between 1.5-2 inches or 4-6 cm is ideal.

23 May 18:37

Hi! Thanks for the question. The number of frictions on the front of the body in this harness means it’s not a good candidate for horizontal face down suspension. You could instead try this hip harness: Hip Loader Tutorial | Shibari Study

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