Hook

Item sold individually (hook and truck loop) the aerial fabric is sold separately in the category of aerial circus equipment . The choice of color is made after clicking on "Add to cart" :-)

Video of the hook with silk + carabiner:

The video shows a scenario of the fabric bell. On this page, the carabiner as well as the fabric are not provided, they are on the video, only for demonstration.

Hook:

The unique design of the CIRCUS DIVISION range hook features a silicone coated stainless steel core with no welding or exposed metal parts. The silicone coating has a thickness of 1 cm (the total weight of the hook is 630 g),not only it is protecting your fabric, but the silicone also protects the steel core from any impact that may occur during use and / or when transporting the material.

To install your aerial silk, a round structure used as a support (tubular in this case) is essential. This round-shaped section is used because there is no angles. Indeed, with the tension, if you attach your fabric to a structure that does not have this shape the fabric could undergo premature degradation or even tear up.

The use of a hook is essential.

Certificats / documents

• Document Truck Loop

How to tie a clove hitch knot ?

With the hook, make a clove hitch knot to preserve your fabric. This makes it possible not to generate throttling constraints which could break the frame.

• 1 Twist the fabric on itself in the middle part, where you can find the product label, to make it thinner and easier to handle.
• 2 Create a loop of approx. 10 cm in diameter.
• 3 Create a second loop of equal size on the right, next to the first loop. It is important that the 2 loops are made as shown in the picture.
• 4 Overlap the second loop (the one on the left) on the first loop. The clove hitch knot is complete.
• 5 Slide the hook inside the knot. At this point, the fabric is still quite voluminous.
• 6 Pull the ends and adjust the knot so that it tapers and is well positioned between the two silicone edges.
• 7 Secure the 2 ends of the anchor loop to the carabiner (not supplied).
• Once assembled, with your weight on the fabric the knot will become thinner and automatically orient itself in the correct position.

This hook optimizes the lifespan of the fabric.

Safety:

The hook is certified for a maximum working load of about 150 kg (150 dN) with a safety factor of 10: 1, which means that the steel can be subjected to a load of approx. 1500 kg. Considering that the elasticity of the silicone coating dampens the effect of the load and that the entire system is rigged using a nylon anchor loop certified to support up to 4500 kg (45 kn) , here we have the strongest and safest hook on the market today.

NetJuggler's opinion on Play's hook:

Made in Italy, this Play hook is part of the Circus Division range. We appreciate its sober and elegant design as well as its ease of use. Its curves are designed to reduce friction and wear on your aerial silk as much as possible. Its design simplicity allows us to sell this item at a reasonable price. It can be combined with many different accessories depending on your fabric installation.

What kind of use ?

• Intended for use by all types of practitioners: beginners and professionals.
• Audience: children and adults.
• Recommended in circus initiation workshops : robust and reliable equipment.