Russian bar

The bar itself is a flexible vaulting pole around 4 to 4.5 metres (13 to 15 ft) long, typically made of fiberglass; three vaulting poles may also be fastened together to create a flexible beam.

This genre of circus act was first created by the Russian artist Alexander Moiseev, who brought his act twice to the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, winning the Gold and Silver Clown.

For more intricate acrobatic-aerial techniques, two to three poles can be secured together, allowing for a higher lift and resulting in more airtime.

As the flyer is flung high in the air, a good deal of clearance is necessary when performing this acrobatic act.

An act featuring the Russian bar appeared on America's Got Talent and was voted to return.