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What’s Going On Back There? A Guide To Tying Behind Your Back

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Tue, Nov 24, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST

Description

What’s Going On Back There? A Guide To Tying Behind Your Back

Tying behind your back–simultaneously the most revered and feared self suspension skill.


Would you believe me if I told you that it’s (eventually) really not that hard? 


Let’s dive into the wonderful world of frictions, and begin to understand what exactly is going on back yonder. As you demystify the process, you’ll unlock the biggest power boost you can imagine for play in the air.


Requirements

People tying:

Know how to tie a stable single column tie


Materials

4-6 ropes


Instructor (coming all the way from Vancouver!):


Hi, I’m Amnesia Jane! I’m a tall, fat, muppety human who’s been doing terrible things with uplines since 2017. I tie, am tied, and self tie, with a particular specialization in dubious suspensions for the sake of science. The word “can’t” makes my brain itchy, which has led me to adopt a creative, pragmatic, and slightly irreverent approach to my rope practice. If you've ever wondered "I know we do that but WHY?", we’re going to get along just fine.