Suspension Team
A group of people who together carry out a suspension, sharing safety and technical responsibilities.
Definition
A Suspension Team is the group of people responsible for a given suspension. It commonly includes the Rope Top, the Rope Bottom, and one or more Spotters, and may include additional assistants for rigging, safety and, in performance, for staging.
Discussion
The team framing acknowledges that suspension is not solely the Rope Top's undertaking; the Rope Bottom and Spotters carry equal weight in its safety and success.