Do I need shibari training to be a Rigger?

You need basic safety knowledge before you tie anyone. Books, classes and mentors exist. Start slow. Floor work first, suspension much later.

Is Rigger the same as Dominant?

No. Many Riggers do not want a power dynamic. They want the rope. The two can overlap, but they are distinct.

Where does this show on my iris?

Mostly in the Bondage sector, with secondary effects on Power and Sensory.

How do I begin safely?

Read about nerve damage and circulation. Never tie the neck. Keep safety shears within reach. Practice on yourself or a willing partner with safewords and clear time limits.

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Are you a Rigger?

Rigger is the profile of the rope top. The pleasure is in the geometry, the patience, and the slow building of trust through tension and release. A good Rigger studies anatomy, circulation, the exact pressure a knot adds to a limb. They learn knots that are safe to drop quickly. They watch hands and feet, ask about breathing, never leave a tied body alone. Rope is meditative for many Riggers, and the connection with the person being tied is often the heart of the practice. The iris test maps how Rigger tendencies sit beside your other dimensions.

Signs this sounds like you

You feel calm and focused when you are tying.
You enjoy preparation as much as the scene itself.
Reading a body's response is more interesting to you than fast results.
You learn knots that are safe to release in seconds.
Aftercare for you includes the un tying, not just what comes after.

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Common questions

Do I need shibari training to be a Rigger?: You need basic safety knowledge before you tie anyone. Books, classes and mentors exist. Start slow. Floor work first, suspension much later.
Is Rigger the same as Dominant?: No. Many Riggers do not want a power dynamic. They want the rope. The two can overlap, but they are distinct.
Where does this show on my iris?: Mostly in the Bondage sector, with secondary effects on Power and Sensory.
How do I begin safely?: Read about nerve damage and circulation. Never tie the neck. Keep safety shears within reach. Practice on yourself or a willing partner with safewords and clear time limits.