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Are hooks placed differently for pulling?

Suspension FAQ
Yes and no; it depends on which type of pulling is to be performed and how many hooks are used in the pulling. For example, if someone is pulling with hooks in their back, the placement would resemble that of a suicide suspension. The hooks must be placed in a direction so that the hook will not come out during the pulling. Normally this is done with either a locking hook, or with hook placed horizontally, or with hook pierced in an upward direction (ie.
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Where are the hooks placed, and is it the same for everyone?

Suspension FAQ
Unfortunately, there is not an exact science to hook placement. It depends a lot on individuals. Generally hooks are placed into regions of the body where the skin is soft and stretches easily. There are some fairly common placement points and normal "sweet" spots on most people. Some of the placements are chest, upper to middle back, hips, calves, knees and forearms. Of these most have sweet spots, although the chest and many points in the legs can still be very uncomfortable.
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How do I put the hooks in?

Suspension FAQ
Hooks can be sharpened to a point and forced through the skin, although this is unnecessarily painful and traumatic. The most common and practical means of insertion is to first make the hole with a standard piercing needle and follow that through with the hook. Needle and hook are usually in the same size, but that is entirely optional. If a larger needle is used (for example, a 6ga piercing needle followed by an 8ga hook) there will be additional bleeding.
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What is a pulling?

Suspension FAQ
Pulling is when two or more people pull against each other in opposing directions with the rope(s) through hooks in their flesh, usually the back. Note that solo pulling is also possible, with one end of the rope attached to a solid object.
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Is there anything I should do differently?

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Reading aloud is typically done at a much faster pace than normal conversational speech. Please read aloud at a slower rate of speed. Although it is not always necessary, it would be helpful if the interpreter has an opportunity to review the written material in advance.
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Where can I buy hooks?

Suspension FAQ
Many people buy their hooks from Seattle Marine, which can be found online at www.seamar.com. Local fishing supply shops can also order the hooks for you. It is of course possible to have a body jewelry supplier custom make hooks to your liking, but most people agree that the heavy gauge fish hooks work best. They are very strong, re-useable, and typically leave a clean hole after the suspension.
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Are Geases visible? What about Geas-hooks?

In Nomine Frequently Asked Questions - Celestials
Geases are visible celestially like any other similar Discord. Geas-hooks are only visible to Superiors . . . and then only if they are looking. The "hooked" entity cannot feel them, either, though Geases themselves are quite noticeable. This means that a starting Free Lilim will have 27 levels of very visible Discord on her celestial form.
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What different types of hooks can be used, and when/why?

Suspension FAQ
There are two basic types of hooks, on-locking (standard) and locking. Locking hooks are fairly new and there are several designs out there. The primary purpose for the locking mechanism is to increase the amount of weight a hook can hold (the lock keeps the hook from opening) and to prevent the hooks from coming out (for example, if suspending from great heights). Standard hooks (fishing hooks) are definitely the most commonly used design for suspension.
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What gauges of hooks are normally for suspensions?

Suspension FAQ
ga to 14: Used primarily for ball dancing or similar activity. These are too small for suspension unless a very large number of hooks are used. ga to 10ga: Sometimes used for horizontal suspension, but usually too small for vertical suspensions. ga and larger: Normally used for two- or one-point suspensions, or in vertical suspensions for larger individuals.
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Are hooks pierced though muscle?

Suspension FAQ
NO! Skin is very resilient, holds a lot of weight and heals very quickly. Muscle on the other hand is a very fragile tissue that tears easily and does not always heal correctly. In addition, if hooks tear out, damage to skin is easy to heal and not particularly dangerous, whereas healing torn muscle is much more significant.
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How long can I leave the hooks in for?

Suspension FAQ
This would depend first on the material of the hooks. Most stainless fishhooks are certainly not implant grade stainless, and therefore should be removed after suspending. There are some custom made hooks on the market made from implant grade materials and that are specifically designed for suspension. These hooks could, at least from a materials point of view, be left in for very extended times.
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How do I take the hooks out, and what immediate care is required?

Suspension FAQ
The faster hooks come out the less they hurt. Sometimes the dried blood is removed from around the wounds, although most people don't feel the extraction even with crust still attached. The air should be 'burped' out via massage -- though some people actually prefer to leave the air in. Finally, clean the wound and apply a sterile dressing.
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What is cloning, pulling, and pushing?

FAQ - Mercurial
In many other version control systems, all developers commit changes to a single, centralized repository. In Mercurial, every developer typically works in his or her own repository. A fundamental concept of Mercurial is transferring changesets among repositories. This is accomplished through the clone, push, and pull operations (see also CommunicatingChanges). To begin a task on an existing project, a developer will typically create a local copy of the repository using the hg clone command.
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How is the pulling experience different than suspension?

Suspension FAQ
The experience of pulling is slightly different in that the body's entire weight is not supported by hooks in skin. The sensation of the skin being stretched and pulled to its maximum may be similar and the sensation of endurance and surrender may be similar but they are definitely not the same. In addition, unlike a suspension where the person reaches a state of complete surrender, the puller is in complete control of their physical position and level of pain.
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What could be done differently?

Is Aquaculture the Answer?
The Pew Center's recent report, "America's Living Oceans," provides a number of recommendations to create more sustainable aquaculture, including the creation of national marine aquaculture standards and policy. The Pew report also suggests that the United States provide "international leadership by promoting sustainable aquaculture practices worldwide." Take a look at the satellite imagery of Google Maps and zoom in on the area around Yancheng China.
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What would you do differently?

The Mongol Mini - FAQ
If we were to do the rally again then the Southern Route would be a must. This takes in more countries and more cultures. The Mini's rear suspension wasn't up to the job. We'd purchased special suspension to raise the ride height, but it was a lot weaker than the original setup. This would need to be done differently. Our lights were pathetic. We needed better lights. Some of the night driving was just plain dangerous. We really needed a "squeegy", to clean the windscreen with.
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MarsDrive Consortium - MarsDrive FAQ
Instead of competing against other space groups for members and funds from the current numbers of space advocates we intend to go directly to the wider public as our way of building numbers. quot;The journey to Mars is not just a technical endeavor, but a human endeavor. It will take many different kinds of people working together to achieve it, and we will not succeed without public support.
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I've loved it. I've hated it. If I had it to do over, I'd change everything, and yet perhaps nothing. It's too early to say. Hear what the masters have to say. Read Michener's The Novel. Read every book by authors in the genre that you want break into. Get in touch with agents. If necessary, get your work in front of a consultant editor who will critique the work (for a fee). Read what Stephen Coonts has to say in his website about writing. Ditto Dale Brown. Read the author interviews in Amazon.
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How much longer do your hooks last than comparable hooks?

Emperor Tackle
Depending on the hook you are comparing it to, our hooks will last anywhere from three to twelve times longer. For example, our hooks have lasted up to twelve times longer than standard nickel plated iron hooks when placed in water with the same salt content. When compared to uncoated stainless steel hooks placed in water with the same salt content, our hooks have lasted up to four times longer.
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Are the lacing hooks and eyelets brass or nickel?

BIG BLACK BOOTS - F A Q - Frequently asked Questions
The eyelets and lacing studs used on the Highliner lineman boots and the Jobmaster logger boots are thick, solid brass which has a gold color. Brass eyelets and studs are used on all leather colors. For custom or made-to-measure orders, we can substitute nickel eyelets and studs which have a polished silver color. This is an extra cost option. Just put a note in the remarks on your order.
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I know how to make body jewelry. Can I make my own hooks?

Suspension FAQ
Making hooks from scratch is a difficult task that requires many of the same skills and tools required making body jewelry. However, the metals used in body jewelry are quite soft and the hooks you make will take less force to straighten than the tempered steel used in mass manufactured hooks. For most, the easiest route is to purchase stainless steel fishhooks and grind off the barbs.
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How many hooks are normally used with each style of suspension?

Suspension FAQ
Vertical suspensions are usually done with four to six hooks (with extra hooks for the arms in the case of a crucifix suspension), and horizontal suspensions are generally done with eight to twelve hooks, but are not uncommonly done with as many as 24 hooks. The amount of hooks used per suspension depends on two factors, the experience level of suspendee experience and weight of the suspendee.
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How do I debug MultiNet? Have you provided any hooks in the software?

MultiNet Software: FAQ
The best way to debug MultiNet is to use a Windows kernel debugger, such as Windbg. The code has DBGPRINT statements, with different verbosity level of debug messages to be printed. To debug the install/uninstall/addnetwork/removenetwork commands, you could use "multinet.exe -v" instead of multinet, for more debug output.
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