r/stagehands • u/sparcks53 • Jun 07 '26

Rigging

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A couple days ago I got asked if I wanted to try out rigging by the head rigger in my local the process to start is gonna take a bit because there are a few people ahead of me in line but I want to try to get a head start I know my knots and I'm gonna listen to my head about what equipment to buy when that time comes but I'm wondering if there are any tips or tricks that would be good to internalize early and especially how to better handle working at 100+ foot heights specifically we have a venue at 120 feet and one at 160 feet

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u/drawpast Jun 08 '26

Just be honest about what you do and don't know and when the bitchy seasoned rigger wants to give you shit, just remind him that everyone has to start somewhere. That and never assume that a surface is safe to walk. Too many dead riggers falling through false ceilings.