{"title":"Uptight Products","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUptight Products is simply our house brand for items we independently source or combine into specialized kits.  The bottom line is that if we don't like it, we won't put the Uptight name on it.  As a matter of fact, if we don't like something we won't even carry it anyway.  Plus it's a fun name for a rope suspension brand!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uptight-products-shibari-suspension-ring-10","title":"Uptight Products Shibari Suspension Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuspension rings are iconic in the rope world, so much that they're commonly referred to as \"shibari rings.\"  This simple round loop is large enough to support multiple lock-offs or attachments.  These rings are constructed from solid stainless steel that is 1\/2\" or 5\/8\" thick and feature a seamless weld so they won't damage your precious rope. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat size ring should I choose?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing is a matter of preference.  While many suppliers sell rings as small as 6\", we tend to stay in the 8\" to 10\" range.  The smaller the ring, the less lock-offs can be applied, and the more likely you are to run into a rope jam due to the tighter curvature of the ring.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 10\" ring offers a more gradual curve which is great for folks who want room for more than a few uplines, use larger diameter rope, or simply prefer the look of a larger ring.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChoose an 8\" ring if you prefer a more \"traditional\" size or if your vertical space is at a premium.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe 8\" versions come in either 1\/2\" or 5\/8\" thickness, with the 1\/2\" version being the lightest and most minimal in appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRings are sold by their inner diameter. For instance, the 10” x 5\/8” ring has a 10” hole, but an 11-1\/4” overall size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rings pair well with the Rock Exotica Shackle Swivel, and we even offer both products together as a kit in which we assemble the swivel to your ring and add some padded material to the inside of the shackle to minimize any clanging metal sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*These rings are specially sourced from the industrial sector and are NOT load rated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Uptight Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUptight Products is simply our house brand for items we independently source or combine into specialized kits.  The bottom line is that if we don't like it, we won't put the Uptight name on it.  As a matter of fact, if we don't like something we won't even carry it anyway.  Plus it's a fun name for a rope suspension brand!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibari Supply","offers":[{"title":"10\" ring - 5\/8\" thick","offer_id":42707932807268,"sku":"UTPRING1058","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" ring - 5\/8\" thick","offer_id":42707932840036,"sku":"UTPRING858","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" ring - 1\/2\" thick","offer_id":42707932872804,"sku":"UTPRING812","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9968\/4452\/files\/Rings10in-8in.jpg?v=1705705733"},{"product_id":"ring-swivel-kit","title":"Uptight Products Shibari Ring \u0026 Swivel Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant the best shibari ring and swivel combo?  Here it is.  We combine your choice of Uptight Products shibari suspension ring with the Rock Exotica SS1 shackle swivel, add some soft padding material to the inside of the shackle to reduce noise and extend its life, and then assemble it for you prior to shipping so it's ready to use as soon as you receive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat size ring should I choose?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing is a matter of preference.  While many suppliers sell rings as small as 6\", we tend to stay in the 8\" to 10\" range.  The smaller the ring, the less lock-offs can be applied, and the more likely you are to run into a rope jam due to the tighter curvature of the ring.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.0rem;\"\u003eThe 10\" ring offers a more gradual curve which is great for folks who want room for more than a few uplines, use larger diameter rope, or simply prefer the look of a larger ring.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.0rem;\"\u003eChoose an 8\" ring if you prefer a more \"traditional\" size or if your vertical space is at a premium.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.0rem;\"\u003eThe 8\" versions come in either 1\/2\" or 5\/8\" thickness, with the 1\/2\" version being the lightest and most minimal in appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.0rem;\"\u003eRings are sold by their inner diameter. For instance, the 10” x 5\/8” ring has a 10” hole, but an 11-1\/4” overall size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e*These rings are specially sourced from the industrial sector and are NOT load rated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Uptight Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUptight Products is simply our house brand for items we independently source or combine into specialized kits.  The bottom line is that if we don't like it, we won't put the Uptight name on it.  As a matter of fact, if we don't like something we won't even carry it anyway.  Plus it's a fun name for a rope suspension brand!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibari Supply","offers":[{"title":"10\" ring - 5\/8\" thick","offer_id":44716039536740,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" ring - 5\/8\" thick","offer_id":44716039569508,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8\" ring - 1\/2\" thick","offer_id":44716039602276,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9968\/4452\/files\/RingSwivel8in58kit.jpg?v=1705706008"},{"product_id":"ultimate-bamboo-mounting-kit","title":"PRE-ORDER Ultimate Bamboo Mounting Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e10% off PRE-ORDER SPECIAL!  Please read before purchasing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we work to relocate and increase our inventory, we are offering you a preorder special at a 10% discount.  This special will run until 6\/22\/2026, at which point the order will be placed.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProcessing time is an estimated \u003cstrong\u003e4-6 weeks from 6\/22\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the large amount of bamboo we are expected to process.\u003c\/span\u003e Your bamboo mounting kit will ship along with your bamboo if you order it from this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdd your bamboo to the cart from this pre-order listing. It will show as PRE-ORDER in your cart.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse discount code BAMBOO-PREORDER to receive the 10% discount.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreorders will be the first to receive bamboo with our newly upgraded processes that raise the bar even higher in both strength and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e___\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the guesswork out of hanging your suspension bamboo.  The Ultimate Bamboo Mounting Kit allows you to hang your bamboo at the perfect height, and then easily take it down or set it up again with just the click of a carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes: two CMI nylon runners, two hanks of Hempex rope, and two brand name oval carabiners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) Pass the nylon straps over your beam or through your eye bolts and connect each one with a carabiner at the bottom.  Adjust the straps as necessary so that each carabiner hangs roughly at your maximum reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Using your bamboo mounting knot of choice, connect each end of the bamboo to a carabiner using a hank of Hempex rope, adjust to your preferred height, and nicely finish tying off each rope.  It is recommended to NOT attach to the bamboo beyond the outside of the last intact node to avoid dangerous slippage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) When you're ready to take down the bamboo, leave everything tied and simply disconnect the carabiner from the strap.  This way, when you hang your bamboo again, you'll simply hook the straps into the carabiners and be ready to tie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy use Hempex instead of POSH?\u003c\/em\u003e  That's a great question!  Hempex and POSH are made by the same manufacturer and have almost identical load ratings.  Hempex was chosen for this application because it doesn't shrink up when not under tension the way POSH does.  With bamboo being very light, hanging it with POSH can cause the bamboo to hang unevenly when not under load, and then it will gradually stretch back out when under load for a while.  This can make predicament ties less challenging and turn full suspensions into partial suspensions, so using Hempex simply makes things more consistent when you're tying on bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shibari Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46967744757860,"sku":"UTP-Bamboo-Kit","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/9968\/4452\/files\/DSC_1170.jpg?v=1759258538"}],"url":"https:\/\/shibarisupply.com\/collections\/uptight-products.oembed","provider":"Shibari Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}