Why I Created the FlySafe Acro Spotting Belt

Let’s be real — acroyoga is one of the most exhilarating things you can do with your body (and another body). But it can also be one of the riskiest. Whether you're throwing pops, flipping Icarians, or just spotting a first-time flyer, the margin for error is slim. As a longtime acroyogi and base who’s taken more than a few surprise landings, I knew we needed something better. Something designed for us — not borrowed from other sports.

So I went hunting. I searched high and low for a spotting belt that actually made sense for acroyoga. What I found? Climbing harnesses with too many buckles and metal loops, or gymnastics belts with bulky gear and swivels meant for overhead rigging. They weren’t just uncomfortable — they were downright dangerous for hand-to-hand contact. My fingers were one slip away from getting caught, and the flyer? Let’s just say steel rings don’t feel great mid-pop.

The problem was obvious: nothing out there was built with the acro body in mind. We roll. We twist. We base with our hands and spot with our souls. So I decided to create what didn’t exist — a spotting belt that was lightweight, injury-safe, and acro-strong. Something smooth and comfortable for contact but strong enough to take a flyer into orbit and bring them safely home.

Thus began the design journey. I started sketching, stitching, testing, failing, testing again, and collaborating with friends who’ve trained all over the world. I stripped it all back to basics — no rings, no unnecessary metal, no fluff. Just a solid foundation of comfort and safety. A belt so intuitive you forget it’s there… until you need it.

The FlySafe Belt is built with reinforced stitching in all the high-tension zones. It uses a triple Velcro system with a backup buckle strap to stay snug, secure, and locked-in during dynamic movements. The fabric is soft against the skin but engineered to handle high loads without stretching or failing. No metal, no nonsense — just smart, intentional construction.

I wanted the belt to feel like a trust pact. Between base and flyer. Between flyer and sky. When someone straps in, there should be no doubt: this is a tool built for safety, not for show. I even tested it personally during flips, carry-ins, and high-level pops — because if I wouldn't trust it with my own life, I wouldn't put it out into the world.

What makes FlySafe special isn’t just the materials — it’s the mindset. It’s not a repurposed product from another sport. It’s made for acroyogis by someone who lives, breathes, and occasionally crashes mid-pop. And honestly, that lived experience is what fueled every stitch. This isn't a product we added to our toolkit. It’s a product we needed.

This belt isn’t about adding flash. It’s about removing fear. When you train with FlySafe, you train with confidence — knowing your gear has your back (literally). It allows flyers to push their edge, bases to hold their ground, and spotters to catch with precision. It’s your silent partner in the air, engineered to disappear until the exact moment it’s needed.

And here’s the fun part: we’re just getting started. Pre-orders are now live at a special early bird price. If you’ve ever wished for a safer, sleeker, acro-specific spotting solution — this is it. Built from the ground up, stripped down to essentials, and tested where it matters: in the jam, under pressure, and in the real-world flow.

So yeah — I made this for you. For me. For every flier who’s dared to pop higher, and every base who’s braced a landing with trust and prayer. The FlySafe Belt is my offering to the global acro community. Let’s keep lifting each other — safely, skillfully, and with a little style.