April 2025

Forums Monthly Challenges April 2025

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    • #19257
      Silks Stars Team
      Moderator

        Dionysus to Ankle Hang Drop Out and Mini Dionysus to Ankle Hang Step Out (mini rig). Post your questions, comments and work below!

      • #19307
        Jill.b.lovin.aerial
        Participant

          This is SO EXCITING! Yayyyyy! I LOVE this guy! Thanks SilksStars! Trying to get an early start. I can do a front hip balance, however I am finding this entry very challenging! Also, I have tennis elbow and it is hurting that bottom elbow. Any tips or tricks to get me started?! Thanks!

          • #19316
            Silks Stars Team
            Moderator

              Great question, we will see if Brennan has another option or thoughts about modifications. Until then, make sure the bottom wrist is not flexing back while in the front balance, the forearm to hand is a straight and strong line.
              Happy training!

          • #19336
            Robin
            Participant

              Hello! I barely dipped a toe in to the challenge today, but am also excited.
              For the release from single ankle hang, is it ok to wrap arms for first tries while finding a balanced shape? I am a bit too chicken to trust my grip without training wheels.
              So far I also find the entry challenging. But I’ll dip more than toes into the challenge soon.

              • #19338
                Silks Stars Team
                Moderator

                  Great question, added to the list!

                • #19351
                  Robin
                  Participant

                    THANK YOU! What a thoughtful Q&A session! So far weather has not let me train this. Soon, it will cooperate,hopefully!

                    • This reply was modified 7 months, 3 weeks ago by Robin.
                  • #19432
                    Robin
                    Participant

                      Sadly, we’ve had rough weather so I don’t know when I can train again. I hope I can try this later!

                    • #19436
                      Silks Stars Team
                      Moderator

                        Stay safe out there, Robin!

                    • #19337
                      hlandp
                      Participant

                        Struggling right at the start! I can’t figure out how to get into the front balance with this entry. I’m not sure how to get the pole into that right hip crease for even a remote chance at successful front balance.

                      • #19340
                        Mage
                        Participant

                          Good day everyone! Is there another way to get into the front balance if you don’t have it yet? It would be the mini rig.
                          Thanks

                          • This reply was modified 8 months ago by Mage.
                        • #19342
                          Cathy
                          Participant

                            I’m having a hard time looping the silk over the bottom of my foot from the front balance. I’m just not flexible enough. I’m trying to use my other foot for an assist but it looks messy. Any modifications would be welcome!

                          • #19345
                            Jill.b.lovin.aerial
                            Participant

                              I wanted to rewatch the Q&A, but it’s not showing up for me. What can I do?

                            • #19354
                              Jill.b.lovin.aerial
                              Participant

                                Thank you very much for the link! The Q&A was very helpful. I have now moved forward and I can’t let go of the tails when I’m in my ankle hang and I’m sure this won’t surprise anyone but I’m only like 2 inches 😂 off the floor. Is that the problem that I don’t have enough weight in my tails and I have to go higher? Or is it possibly something else that’s going wrong? Thanks! Having a blast! 😁

                                • #19355
                                  Silks Stars Team
                                  Moderator

                                    Hey Jill!
                                    You may not have enough tension in the ankle wrap for it to cinch and hold. Try it higher so you can fully settle into the ankle hang and see if that helps.
                                    Happy training!

                                • #19360
                                  ChampionGymAerial
                                  Participant

                                    I’ve been struggling in silence this month.. lol.. I can get into the front balance with ease but as soon as i start to try to wrap the foot my hand just starts sliding. If i tuck my knees i can wrap the bottom foot but by that point i’ve already slid to the floor so it’s pointless

                                    • #19361
                                      Silks Stars Team
                                      Moderator

                                        Great question. One thing to check is that your hips are staying above your shoulders while you wrap the foot, if you sit up too far in the front balance, it might tip into a place where holding the press through the hand becomes too hard.
                                        Another option is to key over into your front balance with the legs tucked to wrap the foot before you start sliding. You can also play with building endurance in the front balance fold by seeing how long you can hold it and how far you can adjust the shape of the body and still maintain control. Let us know how it goes! Happy training!

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