The Easiest Way to Practice Aerial Arts at Home

Yes! All our products are independently tested and rated for aerial use. Our Height Adjustable Rig is tested by professional riggers at an independent engineering firm. The minimum breaking strength of the rig is 1550lbs, at which point a leg bends irreparably. When you buy a rig from us, you are buying a tried and true, tested design. All ratings are taken from the weakest possible configuration (a single point load from the center of the top bar on the tallest setting). This rig has a 10:1 safety factor for Aerial Use at 155lb user weight and a 5:1 safety factor at a 310lb user weight. We recommend a maximum user weight load of 155lbs for dynamic tricks, and 310lbs for aerial yoga and conditioning (drops and doubles are not recommended). The Portable Aerial Rig is made of stainless steel and aluminum, so it's strong and durable for many years of use. That being said, we do not recommend drops, doubles, or swinging like a swing set on the rig. The rig is meant to absorb shock loads and is a fantastic tool to condition and train when used correctly as advised.

Yes, you can use our Aerial Rigs outside. Aerial Rigs make aerial yoga accessible just about anywhere, and there's nothing like practicing in a beautiful setting outdoors. The best practice is to take them down when not in use. They are not intended to be left outside long term and will weather or rust with repeated exposure to moisture.

If you need to keep it outside longer, there are metal protectant sprays (like Sta-Bil Rust Stopper) that may prevent weathering, and some customers keep a tarp over it when not in use to protect against morning dew. We recommend avoiding rain and moisture to prevent damage. Every climate is different and more humid/wet climates are more prone to weathering. Parts may rust over time, and we sell replacement parts if needed. The warranty does not cover damage from outside use, and regular inspection of the equipment is especially important if you plan to use it outdoors.

Yes, one able-bodied person can set up the Height Adjustable Aerial Rig on their own. It is more challenging to do alone and will take longer. To set it up alone, we would recommend doing it outside or somewhere spacious for the first time. It is easier and quicker with two sets of hands, but we have many people who have purchased it and live solo or only have themselves to get it set up!
With two people, it takes as little as 5 minutes to set up once you're experienced. With one person it may take around 20 minutes once experienced. The first time may take 30 minutes to an hour, even with two people, as you learn how the product fits together. It's faster and easier to break down and takes around 5-10 minutes.

Have more questions? Visit our Uplift Active FAQ.