They include: The balancing perch pole consists of a tall steel pole (about 25 feet high and weighing about 50 pounds) with interchangeable top and bottom pieces, which are designed for variations of the act.
The hanging perch is a variation on the perch where the pole is hung from an aerial mount point, and a pair of fliers perform tricks and stunts from the pole.
Usually this includes the base being supported by an ankle strap on the pole.
This allows him or her to stand out on the pole and hold a flyer while he/she performs various acrobatic maneuvers.
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