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forgotten_ariaCyr wheel!
I looked around a bunch of places for a cyr wheel. Phil never replied to my email. Most of the US made ones were ~$800-1000. The Canadian manufacturer was just as extensive. I was almost ready to order an aluminum one from Poland when the Ukrainian guy made a social media post about his new design of an LED aerial cube and posted pictures. I took that as confirmation that not only was he still being able to work, but he was being able to innovate. I thought it was worth taking a chance and making an order with him. Also, I'm sure Ukrainian businesses, even the ones not in the war zone, are hurting right now because of the chaos.
It took less than a month for him to make it (they are made to your height+4") and ship it. Etsy had the wrong tracking service and by the time I got the right number from the maker, it had passed through customs with no issue and I didn't have to pay any unexpected tariff on it. I decided on clear PVC so the stainless steel could show through, and I'm so happy with it. It seems really well made and he even labeled which joiner goes with which joint, sent extra screws and the right alan wrench.
I love it so much, but it's daunting to know I'll be mostly learning alone. I figure there is a ton of stuff I can work on, like spins, waltz, manipulations, and just getting a feel for the mechanics of it. If/when I get decent enough at that, I'll either seek out a private lesson for some of the more risky stuff, or try to get into an esh class for a session.
I got some discount vinyl flooring, the kind that comes on a 12ft long roll, to put it on my driveway so I don't wear out the PVC too quickly. This seems to mostly work. Once I get better control, I likely can practice indoors during the winter.
I'm having my big purchase anxiety. I'm betting on myself to stay focused on this enough to get good. I think there is a good chance I will, but I do know I lose focus on things when the next shiny comes along. I think it's also especially triggering my anxiety because the aerial rig is only a few months old and I've only used it a few times (partly because of weather.) I figure once I get my waltz, I will have a nice solid go-to to keep me at it.
That being said, I know enough circus people I might find a seller if I do lose interest.
I made a new IG for my lyra, cyr, hammock, etc. since my main IG is about variety. [Bad username or site: flying @ aria] I'm not perfectly happy with the name, but it was most important to get the account up and running than find the perfect name. Any suggestions?
I looked around a bunch of places for a cyr wheel. Phil never replied to my email. Most of the US made ones were ~$800-1000. The Canadian manufacturer was just as extensive. I was almost ready to order an aluminum one from Poland when the Ukrainian guy made a social media post about his new design of an LED aerial cube and posted pictures. I took that as confirmation that not only was he still being able to work, but he was being able to innovate. I thought it was worth taking a chance and making an order with him. Also, I'm sure Ukrainian businesses, even the ones not in the war zone, are hurting right now because of the chaos.
It took less than a month for him to make it (they are made to your height+4") and ship it. Etsy had the wrong tracking service and by the time I got the right number from the maker, it had passed through customs with no issue and I didn't have to pay any unexpected tariff on it. I decided on clear PVC so the stainless steel could show through, and I'm so happy with it. It seems really well made and he even labeled which joiner goes with which joint, sent extra screws and the right alan wrench.
I love it so much, but it's daunting to know I'll be mostly learning alone. I figure there is a ton of stuff I can work on, like spins, waltz, manipulations, and just getting a feel for the mechanics of it. If/when I get decent enough at that, I'll either seek out a private lesson for some of the more risky stuff, or try to get into an esh class for a session.
I got some discount vinyl flooring, the kind that comes on a 12ft long roll, to put it on my driveway so I don't wear out the PVC too quickly. This seems to mostly work. Once I get better control, I likely can practice indoors during the winter.
I'm having my big purchase anxiety. I'm betting on myself to stay focused on this enough to get good. I think there is a good chance I will, but I do know I lose focus on things when the next shiny comes along. I think it's also especially triggering my anxiety because the aerial rig is only a few months old and I've only used it a few times (partly because of weather.) I figure once I get my waltz, I will have a nice solid go-to to keep me at it.
That being said, I know enough circus people I might find a seller if I do lose interest.
I made a new IG for my lyra, cyr, hammock, etc. since my main IG is about variety. [Bad username or site: flying @ aria] I'm not perfectly happy with the name, but it was most important to get the account up and running than find the perfect name. Any suggestions?
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