Silks Stars | Site-Wide Activity https://www.silksstars.com/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:56:21 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 78bb53485751ab5f87cb911495c88ae9 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21918 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:42:25 -0700 If you have a video of you doing it, we could try to see what the issue is. Two things to consider: make sure the tails aren’t twisted getting into the Secretary, sometimes a twist in the wrap with keep the silk from settling up the middle. And your leg can either pass ‘behind’ or ‘in front’ of the pole in your hand. It may make the tails twi…Read more

]]> 0 dd24681921e339e5ef53ea8d3b19dc6e kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21913 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:15:02 -0700 Great suggestions from Clara! Will try with froggy legs tomorrow!

]]> 0 ed7d1d169e48c93948204635965521d6 kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21912 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:13:48 -0700 I was waiting for this answer but it didnt make it to the QnA. I guess its because Clara didnt have the silks and couldnt really demonstrate anything. So I screen recorded and slowed down the entry into split silk hip key, wasnt able to try anything since I was traveling but now I am back and will try tomorrow.

]]> 0 cc87848bc515e352686506d54dc82025 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21910 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:06 -0700 @robin – Great question – if the hand misses, you will most likely drop to feet, hands, and knees unless your chest is facing the ceiling. Notice how Clara always opens her arm outside of the thigh with the sit up. And she uses a pike to slow down the last rotation to catch the pole. You could practice the dismount in the knot by working on the…Read more

]]> 0 311e3c914da046ba6c624aca6f76c982 Dorag replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21908 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:03:35 -0700 I tried without the knot and when I reach the lowest point there’s no bounce at all to keep the rolls going.
The second problem appears when I extend my leg to turn my hip, I can’t regrab the poles with my knee.

]]> 0 c99097c220c0a09b1f283038522e8cbc Cathy replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21907 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:26:27 -0700 I’m also looking for an alternative to the one arm wrap. I can get to that pose but I don’t really have enough height to be off the ground enough that I feel balanced. That and my shoulder is iffy sometimes. I want to do the full sequence but I think I need to modify something towards the end to make it work.

]]> 0 0b862826a9b42a6345a324d18573d1b3 Auriol replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21906 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:20:22 -0700 It’s good to know that even if the leg misses, it’s fine! I’ll give it a try! Thank you!!

]]> 0 e0913360ba7194c1b31c4262987814eb Robin replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21905 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:55:15 -0700 Yes I’d love a breakdown of how to get out of it…what happens if the hand doesn’t grab well? Did you learn a single roll and then build it up from there? Soooo coool.

]]> 0 cc4a5e4dac7830294c19aeca7594f79f Robin replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21904 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:50:41 -0700 I would love a demo of how it looks if the leg misses that catch. THANKS!

]]> 0 f1799c368f27bfbb592b4bc41d412aad Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21903 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:29:51 -0700 Great work! Going to pike is one of the ‘bigger’ versions of this particular drop 😊

]]> 0 2cc8a0d4c7ac2ced9eabd2bbedefb66d Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21902 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:36:51 -0700 Added to the list!

]]> 0 ffc0b251ef965b782291c8f6ba57153c kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21901 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:19:00 -0700 I am actually mostly falling out of it, but its quite safe as long as I keep both hands grip, I mostly end up in pike and then hook my leg😅

]]> 0 a426a50df8c6fb1fbf8ff996479c2ac6 Auriol replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21900 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:29:58 -0700 That leg drop is somehow really intimidating to me. I’m scared to drop it full out (I’m worried my leg won’t catch.) I’ve walked it down a few times but I’m still nervous. Anyone have any suggestions?

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]]> 0 af64cd94bf4a32671f0f821a9a8b59eb kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21863 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:45:20 -0700 I have one more request for Clara – can she show the entry into split silk hipkey really slowly and detailed? I thought I know this one and did it before but I tried so many times today and there is something wrong in how I get into the final pose before the drop – when she gets into kind of “secretary seat” before she extends into straight bod…Read more

]]> 0 0aaac54134c87377740b0bec46c4f8c6 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21859 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:05:53 -0700 Can’t be specific about your particular setup, having someone with rigging knowledge check your set up is the best option.
As a rule of thumb, anything that is soft and is twisted can wear over time.

]]> 0 580e89ab7981c8020ff03f16dc602c2d Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21858 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:33:33 -0700 Will see if Clara has any suggestions.

]]> 0 09f652b94d751bf37fadde82f50ce2d7 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21857 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:16:42 -0700 Will add to the Q&A!

]]> 0 6ceddcf34685da74dab938eb88826341 stefaniasarri changed their profile picture https://www.silksstars.com/activity/p/9112/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:44:39 -0700 0 cdbf4d7c5487826847a50c941970f950 kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21839 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:41:12 -0700 I kind of manage getting into the one arm pose and can hang there and pose but I just cannot recover from it – even though meathook. But I guess its the general problem with my inversions🤦🏻‍♀️ will try harder to pull into short arm there🤦🏻‍♀️

]]> 0 c885bf9f62a22d18ffadc5bb17d54841 TokyoRose replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21838 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:57:01 -0700 Hi, is there another trick or skill I can do instead of the 1 arm shoulder wrap (main challenge) or 1 arm hang (mini rig) I have bad shoulders and this is a level of danger that I’m not willing to risk for my own personal safety.

]]> 0 100d00a5ae555ff221c3a2d9fac7c00d robpippi replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21833 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:51:42 -0700 Thanks so much for the detailed reply! To give you a clearer picture of my setup: the silk is rigged to a soft shackle (webbing sling) wrapped around a wooden beam, closed with a carabiner, with a rescue 8 attached to the carabiner as the spin point for the silk. There’s also a safety strap/webbing as backup.

Based on what you described, it…Read more

]]> 0 6dd5e075cd6d500336a85621e46c25cc Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21827 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:27:57 -0700 Great question, we will see if Clara has any suggestions and will brain storm here as well.
For safety considerations, if the silk is rigged directly to a beam, rig point to carabiner to rescue 8, spin can work. If the point is rigged with rope, spinning without a swivel puts strain on the rope and is not good long term.
Hope that helps enough for now!

]]> 0 7937cf3551e835de7260129067d819c3 Silks Stars Team commented on Robin's Video https://www.silksstars.com/activity/p/9100/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:40:04 -0700 Yes, protection!

]]> 0 fc3da24699a5154117e4b750e7cd3b4d Silks Stars Team commented on aerial.borealis's Video https://www.silksstars.com/activity/p/9099/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:25:34 -0700 Here's to no hands!

]]> 0 7d2dda720060fee10f331d420db80d03 Silks Stars Team commented on VictorSzeto's Video https://www.silksstars.com/activity/p/9098/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:25:39 -0700 Oh I bet everyone bruises, bodies have to adjust!

]]> 0 a05045be3b8b63bb1641bcf4882c3dc9 robpippi replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21818 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:18:37 -0700 It will be another amazing month with this challenge!
and I have the first silly question of the month… actually i’m practicing in a studio that do not have a swivel for the silks… there’s some magic trick or tip for managing a little spin in these setting?
Thank you!

]]> 0 37a45cd93020b1197ca3d38f490b9aef Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21817 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:13:59 -0700 Noted for Q&A

]]> 0 b6821af00c48e9bf012271cbba6c7e73 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21816 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:13:16 -0700 Great question, added to the Q&A

]]> 0 000766ff747d6b05b4e74b31c207eb42 Janice replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21813 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:27:16 -0700 OMG I am a Clara fan. I have been following her even from before she got into ENC. Those illusion rolls from the mini-rig sequence look so bad-ass and fun ….. and DIFFICULT. I tried it today with the knot. Driving the left leg for momentum is fine. But to actually twist is a challenge 🙁 Tips and safety precautions as we eventually try it w…Read more

]]> 0 70751e3a2956d04dd6469e5a98e6e56c kseniya replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21802 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:51:08 -0700 Clara is stunning!! Amazing sequence and I love those illusion rolls in the mini-rig, they look so difficult though. I want to try and learn both!

]]> 0 708dad12fa7bf407cabb257b23e7d6a7 ncupps replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21801 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:48:05 -0700 How does Clara think about spinning? e.g. do you stay focused on one point to avoid getting dizzy? Or turn your head each time with the spin to stay in the same line of motion? What is the best and safest way to manage a spin at higher speeds?

]]> 0 26eaa65cde5f864422af2b8b0adeab67 Jill.b.lovin.aerial replied to the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/#post-21786 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:19:06 -0700 Wow! Wow! Wow! I’ve been stalking the challenge tab and now it’s here! Wow is all I can say! Even her climbs are dynamic! 🤯😍 Thanks SilksStars!

]]> 0 7f67778aeb6d813f77d45dfc294a6315 Silks Stars Team started the topic July 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/july-2026/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:41:12 -0700 Riverbed Spin Sequence into Leg Drop, Arm Pose as well as the Arm Pose into Clara’s Illusion Rolls (mini rig). Share your questions, comments and work below!

]]> 0 de5d9b91d0fcbbc6f884ccde4e790326 Silks Stars Team wrote a new post https://www.silksstars.com/?p=21742 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:54:52 -0700 'One Arm Pose Prep'' ‘One Arm Pose Prep’ is a ground class to help strengthen the arms and core in order to condition the body for the one arm pose in this month’s challenge.

]]> 0 22736ed710826161e2ae4e8ed66e582b Silks Stars Team replied to the topic June 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/june-2026/#post-21729 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:22:36 -0700 No worries!

]]> 0 f4d416fa5269cea9b1d460f4332255a2 Danica.Liu replied to the topic June 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/june-2026/#post-21725 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:20:08 -0700 My brain blanked when I did the combo and I beat into my elbow rolls – habit having done them not that long ago for another routine. Is that ok or do I need to refilm? I didn’t think until after, it was muscle memory 😕

]]> 0 3b1d084c2db2ff5b4f54ba9b78c8e460 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic June 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/june-2026/#post-21706 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:59:30 -0700 Oh great!! Glad to hear it 🙂

]]> 0 d11eadfbaf152aabbc198c57ab8dbc02 Auriol replied to the topic June 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/june-2026/#post-21705 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:56:01 -0700 Great breakdown! This went naturally for me the first few times and then when I revisited the transition I couldn’t figure out why my arm was getting stuck going into the sit. Your breakdown reminded me that I have to let the silk on my shoulder move to my elbow before I try to sit up. Thank you!!!

]]> 0 5599da7c78f09512f9141e5bc077d528 Silks Stars Team replied to the topic June 2026 in the forum Monthly Challenges https://www.silksstars.com/forums/topic/june-2026/#post-21696 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:45:35 -0700 Thanks for the video!
You have all the right parts in the right places. See if walking the hands up higher before the sit up gives you more room. And watch the timing of the knee slide. Veronica get her hands even on each pole, which is pretty high over the legs for the free arm and her knee hook doesn’t slide while she grabs with the wrapped arm.…Read more

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