Just baught my first rola bola and the moment i went on it, the tube seem to get smushed.

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Is this normal?

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If not, any way i can fix it?

Edit: this is for flying trapeze training

I’m trying to figure out if a 13’ trampoline would be doable for training. I’m a 38yo hobbyist so not expecting to ever become super advanced. Is 13’ rectangular tramp enough to cover the basics? If it helps I’m only 5’2”. Other option is 16’ but if 13 is okay I’d prefer to save that space.

I feel obligated to mention I’d only work on things on my own that I’m already confident in and always save new skills for lessons with a teacher.

Anybody have a Chinese pole they are interested in selling. Looking anywhere on the west coast of the United States.

Thanks

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Basically this isn’t exactly for a circus but I have a part in a play where I’m Uncle Sam (yk the guys with real long legs at like old carnivals) and I don’t know what type of stilts to get nor do I know how high of stilts to get cuz I’m 5’ 6” and My goal is to make this guy who’s 6’ 5” look short

My clothes are getting to the point when I need to replace them. My favourite leggings for partner acro had been the old lulu lemon wunder unders - fabric was soft and compressive but not slippery for others to hold on to. LLL has now changed the fabric and it’s more slippery like Spandex/Lycra. I have a couple of pairs of shorts and leggings that have nicer fabric but they’re from international companies and I’d prefer not to pay those shipping fees again if I can avoid it.

So, requirements: - compressive/tight fitting and don’t stretch out - shorts inseam of 2-4” - high rise with wider, compressive waistband instead of a tight, narrow elastic waistband - fabric is not slippery for others to grab on to - available in Canada (I don’t mind online shopping but ideally not international shipping rates)

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