Prodigy Aerial Yoga Rig Review
A free-standing aerial yoga frame you can put up at home in minutes. Here’s what you get, how safe it is, and where to buy it in the UK, USA and Europe.
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The quick verdict
A safe, sensible home rig
Published test data, two heights and a pack-away design make the Prodigy R29 a strong choice for aerial yoga at home. Hoop fans should look at the taller R33.
What we love
- Independently tested, with the WLL published
- Two heights: 2.0m and 2.9m
- Packs into a car boot
- Customers say it feels very stable
Watch out for
- A bit narrow for hoop work
- Heavy, at around 44kg
- Rigging sold separately
- Must be stored indoors
Which Prodigy rig?
Two sizes, from the same UK designer.
R29
2.0m or 2.9m tall.
- Aerial yoga hammocks
- Low slings and short silks
- Fits lower ceilings
R33
3.3m tall.
- Silks and hoop
- Trapeze
- Taller training space
Other stands
Compare X-Pole and other frames.
- Different sizes
- Different prices
- See our full guide
Where to buy the Prodigy rig
Prodigy rigs are sold by Firetoys, a UK circus and aerial specialist with a US shop too. When we checked in October 2026, the R29 was in stock in the UK and showing as out of stock on the US site. Prices change, so check before you buy.
Prodigy R29 aerial yoga rig
2.0m or 2.9m tall. For aerial yoga hammocks, low slings, short silks and conditioning. From £429 in the UK.
Prodigy R33 aerial rig
3.3m tall, with more room for silks, hoop and trapeze. From £529 in the UK.
Prodigy 6m aerial yoga hammock
Prodigy’s own 6m hammock with O-rings, in lots of colours.
About the Prodigy aerial yoga rig
The Prodigy rig is a free-standing frame for hanging an aerial yoga hammock at home, so you don’t need a ceiling mount. It’s designed in Brighton and independently tested in the UK. The current R29 is version 6, with laser-welded joins, threaded legs that screw together, and a wider top bar than earlier versions.
- Two heights: 2.0m for lower ceilings, floor conditioning and restorative yoga, or 2.9m for full hammock flows, short silks and conditioning.
- Portable: the longest part is about 105cm, so it fits in a car boot or cupboard.
- One-person setup: Firetoys says one person can put it up in minutes, though a second pair of hands helps.
Is it safe?
Prodigy publishes its test data, which not every rig seller does. Firetoys lists the R29 with a working load limit (WLL) of 230kg at a 5:1 factor of safety, tested to EN ISO 20957-1:2024, and proof loaded and tested to destruction. It’s built heavy on purpose for stability: around 44kg in two boxes.
Safety first: a freestanding rig is for aerial yoga, slings and low-level conditioning. Avoid big drops and dynamic moves, follow the setup guide, and don’t leave it outside, as it should be stored indoors.
What customers say
Firetoys customers mostly praise how stable and well built it feels, and how easy it is to assemble. The most common complaint is space: several hoop users say the frame is a little narrow and their legs or hoop catch the sides. If hoop or silks are your main thing, look at the taller R33.
What’s in the box (R29)
- 1 laser-welded steel top bar (the bridge)
- 8 threaded connector leg sections and 4 base leg sections
- 4 non-slip swivel feet
- 1 adjustable floor stabilising strap set
- Info booklet
Rigging isn’t included. Prodigy recommends choking two aerial slings around the top bar as anchor points.
Our verdict
If you want to practise aerial yoga at home and can’t fit a ceiling mount, the Prodigy R29 is one of the most sensible options we’ve looked at: published safety figures, two heights, and it packs away. We haven’t tested it ourselves, so this review is based on Prodigy’s specs and Firetoys customer reviews. Compare it with other frames in our aerial yoga stand guide, and see our best aerial yoga hammocks.
Prodigy rig FAQs
How much does the Prodigy aerial yoga rig cost?
When we checked in October 2026, Firetoys UK listed the R29 at £429 and the taller R33 at £529. Prices change, so check the shop.
How tall is the Prodigy rig?
The R29 can be set up at 2.0m or 2.9m. The R33 is 3.3m tall.
Can you leave the Prodigy rig outside?
No. You can use it outside on dry days, but Firetoys says to store it indoors.
Is the Prodigy rig good for aerial hoop?
It works for some hoop training, but several customers say the R29 is a bit narrow for hoop. The taller R33 gives more room for hoop and silks.
Hooked since a works night out in Nottingham. She’s taken classes from Hartlepool to Malta and San Diego, tried trapeze, lyra, silks and hammock, and taught pole and hammock.
A Greater Manchester mum who’s trained pole and aerial for over a decade, mostly at home, and started Loops World to share the kit that works.