Trix Circus is very proud to announce that as of November 2023 we now offer fully RPEQ engineered and certified aerial hoops.  What certification did our hoops have prior to November 2023?  Up until now, our aerial hoops (and as far as we know, all other aerial hoops on the market), have not had full engineering certification. Our aerial hoops were still tested, certified and strong, however the information to assess the WLL/ULL (Weight Load Limit/User Load Limit) came from purely from NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) destruction certification. The testing of our ho ..read more

So, you have progressed in your aerial training and have decided you want to take a shot at competing. With the growth in popularity of aerial arts, several aerial competitions are now available. These competitions give you the chance to perform on a big stage in a theatrical setting, with lights, a sound system and an audience. This blog will help you understand the costs involved in competing, the benefits of competing and hopefully also help you negotiate some of the pitfalls of competing, especially for your very first time. Firstly, it’s good to note that each competition is different, wi ..read more

Where should I put the hand loop on a Spanish Web?  Trix Circus supplies equipment for many different aerial disciplines, including the beautiful soft and strong cord rope used for Spanish web. Many studio owners buy equipment from us, but some studios have limited height. Many of these clients have asked me an important question :- How far from the rigging point does the hand loop on a Spanish web need to be and still be able to spin the web properly?  In the perfect conditions, the hand loop should be between one and one-and-a-half meters from the rigging point. This height gives t ..read more

Rock Exotica Shackle Swivels are currently out of stock across Australia. Rock Exotica are waiting on CE recertification. We cannot supply any until stock is available. The post Shackle Swivels on Back Order appeared first on Trix Circus ..read more

Aerial spiral seems to be all the rage now and I bet you want to join in on the newest trend! We get asked for an aerial spiral every day. So we commissioned our amazing engineers at Jade Engineering to complete a preliminary analysis on making the aerial spiral apparatus.  So what did we find out? You are not going to like what’s coming…  Using the best available materials in Australia and keeping in mind the usability of the apparatus (weight, thickness of the bar, number of joints, rigging point, etc) we found out that the aerial spiral deforms at a surprisingly low load. This mea ..read more

Welcome to our blog series on at home rigging. In this instalment we will explore some of the regular questions clients ask us about rigging installations in their home, the pitfalls of home rigging, the costs involved and some alternative options for you to consider before making the commitment. QUESTION: I am a new aerial artist and want my own rigging for circus. I am really overwhelmed with what I have to buy from your shop and how I am going to set up my rigging. Do you have any advice for me? ANSWER: We never recommend a home set up when you’re just starting out. As a new aerialist, you ..read more

Hi, it’s Sonia and Amanda here and we would like to talk to you about aerial hoops. Buying an aerial ring, especially for the first time, can be an overwhelming experience. Solid or hollow? Single point or tabless? What size? Which tape to buy? Do I need powder coating? What accessories do I need? And who do I buy from? So many questions! And we hear them on pretty much daily basis, often from parents or aerialists’ partners who want to purchase an aerial ring for a loved one but have no idea where to start. We are here to answer your questions and guide you through your journey of purchasing ..read more

There are so many different trapeze ropes to choose from. What are the differences? Which one should I choose? Let’s have a closer look at them… Nylon Rope Trapeze (basic, solo, dance and duo options available) A nylon-rope trapeze is a great choice for a circus school/studio as it is well suited to high-use scenarios and it doesn’t cost a fortune. It is also a great “starter” trapeze for someone getting into the art. These trapeze ropes do not have an inner core rope like the other ropes (see below), which means they will have some stretch with use.  Nylon material is also more slippery ..read more

Putting aerials into your studio or school seems like a super fun idea. But how do you go about it? What do you need to know? Who can help you? Here is a step-by-step dialogue of what we tell people when they contact us for advice. We field these questions on a daily basis. Sometimes it is possible to install aerial circus in a space. And sometimes it is not. Warning: Aerials is expensive! We only create rigging plans under the guidance and advice of structural engineers this is costly. The rigging equipment is an initial outlay. Some of it, like aerial silks, can get rips and burns ..read more

Hi Rodleigh here, talking about hand loop sizes on aerial straps… The history of the straps discipline can be traced back to China where it was used as a strength development apparatus. Historically, straps were made from a pair of single straight cotton webbing without hand loops on the ends. The performer would circle the webbing around their wrists, then loop the loose ends into their hands and hold them with their fingers. This grip had some limitations. As the discipline became more popular, a hand loop was sewn into the bottom of the webbing for versatility. After a number of accidents i ..read more