Safety Cutter

It is important to be prepared for the event in which things do not go according to the plan during a rope scene.

Sometimes you might need to get someone out in a hurry, faster than you can untie them.  Therefore we recommend having a way to cut rope if needed.

Safety shears are a great option.  They have blunted tips which will prevent you from accidentally stabbing someone or yourself while allowing you to cut rope.

Saftey hooks/seatbelt cutters are another popular option.  They are compact, sharp, and have an opening perfectly sized for rope.   The blade is protected so you are unable to accidentally stab someone or yourself.  However, we recommend caution when using these to make sure you don't get your fingers caught in the opening against the blade.

We do not recommend using a knife as a saftey tool.  They are too unwieldy and dangerous for this application.

Hardware

Additionally, depending on what your goals are with rope, there may be other types of hardware that will be useful to you.  We discuss these as they are relevant in our classes.

Partner?

A partner is not required to learn rope!  Rope bondage includes both partnered-tying and self-tying. 

The majority of rope can be practiced on oneself & the majority of our classes are self-tie friendly!  

Some ties do require a partner.  We will be clear in the class description if having a partner is easier/needed for that particular class topic.  That being said, unpartnered individuals are still welcome to attend, take notes, adapt the tie to be tied on oneself, or ask another unpartnered individual to pair up for the class. Please be respectful when approaching others to tie, clearly negotiate your boundaries with one another, and accept any rejections without question or aggression.