Important Rigger Skills

In any Shibari scene, there are two main roles: rigger and bottom. The rigger is the person who ties. And the bottom is the person being tied. Both roles are complex. And each of them requires a specific set of skills. In this article, we explore some important rigger skills that you should know about if you intend to tie someone.

The first necessary skill to be a rigger is concentration. Tying takes time and the top must pay attention to details. You should be able to focus in a single task for a long period of time, if you want to be a rigger. Bondage is not a race, it’s a marathon. Consequently, you need to stay focused all the time.

Another important skill is responsibility. In the end, a rigger is in charge of the scene. This means he’s accountable for the welfare of the bottom. As a top, they must make sure that all safety measures have been taken. Moreover, the rigger should pay close attention to the unspoken signals that might indicate that the bottom is having some sort of problem.

A rigger also needs to show endurance. As any bondage enthusiast knows, scenes take hours. Likewise, they demand a great physical effort. And a rigger cannot abandon the bottom in the middle of a scene because of tiredness. Therefore, the person playing top should have enough stamina to comply with the demands of the scene.

A rigger must have enough skill to do the knots properly. If you’re not very capable with your hands, playing top might not be the best option for you. On the contrary, if you have good coordination and can handle each finger separately, you’ll do fine in a bondage scene.

Finally, a rigger must be someone who loves bondage. If you’re not kink enough, no amount of training will do. If you don’t like the feeling of rope and don’t enjoy friction, there are plenty of other options available.

Now you know about the most important rigger skills.