flesh hook suspension

Flesh hook suspension, or just suspension, is the act of suspending ones body from hooks that have been put through body piercings. These piercings are usually temporary and performed just prior to the actual suspension.

Hooks

The hooks used for a flesh hook suspension are typically deep-sea fishing hooks (used for sharks, octopus, etc) that have had their barbs removed. The piercing is performed with a body piercing needle followed by the modified hook.

Rigging

Once the hook(s) are in place, they are connected with rope or chain to a rig that can be winched up. It is vital that the hooks are attached to the rig in such a way that they weight is evenly distributed.

Types of Suspensions

Chest

A chest suspension is a suspension in which the hook(s) are placed in the chest. Typically two hooks are used for this type of suspension.

Coma

A coma suspension is a suspension in which the hooks are placed in the chest, torso and legs, usually in two rows, such that the suspendee is lying face up.

Knee

A knee suspension is a suspension in which the hooks are placed in both knees. Typically four hooks are used for this type of suspension - two in each knee.

Suicide

A suicide suspension is a suspension in which the hook(s) are placed in the upper back, such that the suspendee is hanging upright. This type of suspension is named suicide due to its similarity in appearance to someone who has hung his or herself.

Crucifix

A crucifix suspension is a variation on a suicide suspension in which hooks are also placed in the arms, such that the suspendee appears to be hanging on a cross, with his or her arms held out to the side.

Superman

A superman suspension is the opposite of a coma suspension - the hooks are placed in the back and legs, usually in two rows, such that the suspendee is lying face down. This type of suspension is named superman due to the similarity in appearance to superman flying.