Crossed-silk straddle invert

From Silkworms

crossed-silk straddle invert:

from split silks double footlock, grab both fabrics separately behind and above head with arms crossed, one arm going behind both fabrics and the other in front (1). pull arms apart to cross the fabrics behind back (2). work shoulders between fabrics (3). then grab the fabrics high and pull up while leaning back, inverting (4)-- keep legs straight and straddle wide to end in final inverted position.

variation: when initially grabbing fabrics overhead, turn hands thumbs-up, so that crossing the silks, passing shoulders between them, and inverting can all be done in a single continuous motion with no hand changes.

this position is a comfortable way to support weight; hanging arms can support a partner.

uses/builds on: split silks double footlock.

links: here are a pair of videos showing this sequence: http://www.feuershow.de/shop/workindex.html?2376 and http://www.feuershow.de/shop/workindex.html?2377 she puts the x of the crossed fabrics on her butt instead of at the small of her back (as i learned it), but it seems to work fine.