Rope Fundamentals Weekend: Nerdery & Harnesses

This is the Sunday single ticket event. For buying a full weekend ticket, go to the weekend event.
Sunday is for the rope nerds (or for anyone ready to become one). Today we dive into the mechanics behind stable, comfortable, body-friendly tying. We’ll explore how to apply rope with intention, how to create structures that fit real bodies, and how to make your tying smoother, safer, and more efficient.
You’ll learn counter tensions, ladder structures, your first frictions, and how to wrap with flow and consistency. These building blocks are what allow harnesses to hold their shape. We’ll also cover ergonomics and hand techniques, like hooking and pulling rope, so you can tie for longer without soreness or strain.
With these tools in place, we’ll begin tying simple harnesses and, more importantly, understanding why they work. You’ll get a clear picture of the core components (anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, and cinches) and start recognizing the logic behind shibari structures. This modular thinking becomes the foundation for everything that comes after.
Take Aways:

Double column tie
Rope handling & ergonomics
Tension, counter tension & ladders
Intro to harnesses: anchors, stems, wraps, frictions, cinches
Frictions: Half hitch, full stop, munter hitch, in-line single column tie
One rope harnesses: chest harness, futomomo, box tie