One-line definition
Rigging is the design, tying, and management of rope structures, especially in shibari and suspension contexts.
Full definition
Rigging is the engineering layer of rope: which structure, bearing what load, on which anchor points, releasable how fast. Floor work and suspension are different worlds within it, and the moment a body leaves the ground, every error multiplies. The community treats rigging as a discipline learned in person from experienced teachers, with progression measured in years.
Risk reminder
Load bearing, nerve damage, circulation, and falls are rigging’s standing risks. This archive provides no knot, suspension, or anchor-point instruction.
Related terms
- Rigger
- Shibari
- Suspension
- Rope Bottom