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Aerial silk. Aerial silks (also known as aerial contortion, aerial ribbons, aerial tissues, fabric, ribbon, or tissu) is a type of performance in which one or more artists perform aerial acrobatics while hanging from a specialist fabric. The fabric may be hung as two pieces, or a single piece, folded to make a loop, classified as hammock silks.
Parachute. A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag or, in a ram-air parachute, aerodynamic lift. A major application is to support people, for recreation or as a safety device for aviators, who can exit from an aircraft at height and descend safely to earth.
Jamaal Abdul-Lateef (born Jackson Keith Wilkes; May 2, 1953), better known as Jamaal Wilkes, is an American former basketball player who was a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). A three-time NBA All-Star, he won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.
Suspension. 39mm gaitered telescopic front forks, enclosed Girling twin shocks rear. Brakes. 254mm front disc, twin piston caliper, 180mm drum rear. Tires. 3.60 X18 inch front, 4.10 X 18 inch rear, Dunlop TT100s. Weight. 309 pounds (140 kg) ( dry) The Silk 700S was a British motorcycle made by Silk Engineering between 1975 and 1979 in Darley ...
Silk Engineering was a British motorcycle manufacturer established by George Silk and Maurice Patey and based at Darley Abbey, Derbyshire. They produced Silk 700S two-stroke motorcycles until 1979. Problems with spare parts and rising costs led to the company ceasing manufacture. [1]
List of acrobatic activities. This is a list of circus skills, dances, performance arts, sports, and other activities that involve acrobatics . Acrobalance – Acrobatic art that combines elements of adagio and hand balancing. Acro dance – Combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Acroyoga – Physical practice ...
From Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (1885–1892) A silk-producing raspy cricket. Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. [1]
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