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APPARATUS SUPPLIERS
Be very selective when purchasing something that you are literally hanging your life on. The following sites sell reputable products. Personally, I would not purchase any aerial hardware from Amazon.com. More information on what to look for in a safe piece of equipment can be found in the Professional Development section of this site.
Most of the suppliers in this list sell a variety of Circus related products. I’ve chosen to feature the following categories in order to highlight a unique product, many of which I have personally purchased and used.
TRAPEZE
https://www.aerialessentials.com/ (Nevada, USA)
Each trapeze manufacturer has different ropes. I find these to be a bit thicker than other brands and very soft against the skin. The black color is attractive.
CUSTOM STRAPS
https://circusconcepts.com/shop/ (Canada)
Their velvet straps and contortion loops feel good against your skin (unlike the standard ‘seat belt’ material). I also appreciate that you can purchase custom lengths. *Pro Tip: Purchase a set of short straps for future gigs in venues with low ceilings. Also, I love the cut of their racer back tshirt (free with certain orders).
FABRIC
https://www.fabricdepotco.com/ (Texas, USA)
CUSTOM MANUFACTURED APPARATUS
https://www.circusgearstore.com/ (North Carolina, USA)
There are several things I love about this store. Customer service is off the chart. I love their fidget spinner hardware for straps. The mat black textured paint on their steel lyras looks great, keeps my hands clean of residue and the ever-so-slight grippiness of the painted surface feels good to the touch. Oh, and shipping costs are very low.
JUGGLING, HOOPING, FIRE
STILTS
https://stiltfactory.com/ (Santa Cruz, California)
CRASH MATS
MatsMatsMats.com