High crocodile in the park

[flexagon]

Went to the park. Got the picture. Satisfied now.

Comments

[islenskr.livejournal.com]

THAT IS FUCKING AWESOME!
You're my hero now. Seriously.
I've been trying to do a crocodile for years on balancing canes. I'm going to have to hold myself back from stalking you...

:)

[flexagon]

Why hold yourself back? Come visit. :-)

And, thanks. This is a GREAT move, and I like how it's a strength display for both base and flyer. While I'm not gonna say it's easy (it's hard, and I think I was the only flyer in the Wednesday class to totally get it), the balancing part is indeed easier than it is on canes. There are two big, intelligent points of contact here -- the base's hand gripping the upper arm is the main point of support, but you also are gripping the base's arm with that hand.

I don't quite have a crocodile on canes either, though I'm getting close.

[islenskr.livejournal.com]

Oh, believe me, I'd love to come play, but I've lost every bit of strength I had. I need to work back up to a certain level before I can seriously play at acro again. *sigh*

That's interesting that that's easier than on canes. Makes sense!

[flexagon]

Well, there's lots of non-serious play, too. :-)

[nahele-101.livejournal.com]

Whoa...how the heck do you get into that transition?

[flexagon]

I go into a two-high (standing on the base's shoulders, facing the same way as the base). Then I keep holding their hands, but step over so that my left foot is on their right shoulder and my right foot is dangling in space. I bend down and place their right hand securely on my bent right arm. I bend over my own arm, scrunch up the right leg, then bring it out to the side like I'm peeing on a hydrant; this changes the balance enough for the other leg to float up. I lift and straighten my legs and back with sheer muscle power (there's nothing that can help here). When the balance is secure, the left arm can let go of the base's left hand, and they can lower that arm.

It sounds very weird all written out, but you asked. :-)

[nahele-101.livejournal.com]

I can picture it. Its cool!

I keep doing push-presses and military presses. I could probably hold someone in that pose. :)

Its nifty!

[dancing-crow.livejournal.com]

gorgeous!!