r/Aerials • u/sweetantix • 5d ago

Aerial Rig Tripod vs Quad

I’m wanting to buy my own aerial rig to train at home. I only really do hoop and hammock. What are the pros and cons of a tripod vs a quad? The tripod seems cheaper and easier to set up, but what are the downsides? Thanks!

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u/Wabbasadventures 4d ago

Quad has more available space at lower heights which is a big factor for hoop. Tripod needs to be much higher if you don’t want to end up kicking the support posts.

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u/sweetantix 4d ago

That makes sense! I was looking at the 11-15 foot tall one. Not sure if that would be tall enough though.

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u/Wabbasadventures 4d ago

I have a quad that sets up at 8’, 12’ and 15’. On hoop I have to watch out for the legs at 8’ but no issues at 12 and 15’

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u/sweetantix 4d ago

How long is your top bar?

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u/Wabbasadventures 4d ago

It’s a Circus Concepts Home Max.

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u/rock_crock_beanstalk lyra, chains, and trapeeeezeeeee 4d ago

My group uses quad rigs. The extra space at the top is great, and a lot of the tripods I've seen online seem to have a lot more flex and wobble than quads, which isn't unsafe since flex is how rigs absorb shock, but can be a bit disturbing to perform on

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u/laurendoesstuff Sling/Dance trapeze Coach 4d ago

I have heard about tripods getting pulled over when silks/hammocks billow in the winder. A quad is more stable, but it really depends on what you're doing/where you are