Max's Bondage Workshop Series: Partial Suspension - 02/07/10

Suspension is perhaps the ultimate bondage - exhilarating, dramatic, demanding, and dangerous.

This workshop covers "almost" suspension, where the person being tied stays on the floor but with a vertical line taking some of their weight.

You'll learn basic vertical-line techniques and will acquire some of the fundamental skills required for suspension bondage.

The workshop covers concepts, equipment, knots useful for suspension, and a number of exciting positions - all with a constant regard for safety.

Much of the class will consist of hands-on exercises to help you get familiar with the material in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The emphasis is on learning, having fun, and building confidence.

If you can, come with a practice partner. If you don't have a partner, come anyway and we'll make sure you get a chance to practice the basic techniques. Rope Bottoms - this is your chance to meet some rope tops - come learn and get tied up!

Some rope will be provided for the workshop, but bring the following if you can:

• (4) 10-foot lengths of strong 8mm (3/8") rope
• (2) 30-foot lengths of strong 8mm (3/8") rope
• (1) suspension ring
• (2) triangular carabiners (like REI item 736529 or 737864 or 737863)

Don't worry if you don't have all this gear - we'll have some loaner equipment on-hand for you to work with.

NOTE - Max will have some carabiners for sale at the workshop. Please show up 15 minutes early if you would like to buy rope or gear.

This workshop assumes no previous bondage experience, and is appropriate for all genders and orientations. Please consider this workshop even if you're already doing suspensions - reviewing the fundamentals can be valuable whatever your skill level.

Workshop attendance does NOT require CSPC membership, and is open to all adults with ID.

The First Sunday bondage parties are limited to members, who receive a $5 discount if they attend the workshop.

Pre-registration is NOT required for this workshop.

FetLife Event and Discussion Links

There's a FetLife event HERE if you want to watch the event to see who's attending.

You can follow the FetLife Discussion thread about this workshop HERE. This is a great resource if you have questions or you're looking for a practice partner for the event.

About Max

Max has been active in Seattle's BDSM community since 1992 and has been teaching bondage, BDSM and poly workshops since 1999.

He teaches public workshops in Seattle and at leather conventions around the country and has participated in events sponsored by Seattle's the Stranger newspaper, Babeland and Seattle Men in Leather (SML). Max displayed his work at both of James Mogul's ArtBound events and has rigged for a number of photo shoots.

Max offers private instruction for individuals, couples and small groups. Coaching sessions are also available to help sort out BDSM and poly-related issues. Click here for more information about private instruction.