Question

How tall does the ceiling need to be to mount my silks? What bolts are suggested in a large room with 20-feet ceilings? Do I need wrestling mats over my carpet for safety?

Tom De Backer Top Answerer

Every time I've seen silks, the ceiling was more than 30 feet high. But you can hang silks at any ceiling, you just can't do much under low ceilings. If you're not sure how to attach your silks, consult the manufacturer of every piece of hardware you use. Check the ceiling, too. You may have industrial-grade bolts, but if your ceiling is low-grade brittle concrete, you'll still fall. Above a certain height, no matter how many mats you put down, you'll still get hurt. Use the mats you feel safe with, but don't go higher than your comfort zone.