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Closely related in function to the silks, the 3 main categories of tricks involve climbs, wraps and drops. Climbs can be purely practical and efficient or athletic and elegant tricks in and of themselves. In general, the more complicated the wrap, the stronger the force of friction generated on the aerialist’s body. Foot locks are considered a sub-category of wraps.

Of the 3 trick types, drops require the most strength. Drops can combine aspects of free fall, rolling or otherwise rotating before landing in a new position.