Perhaps a lesser discussed reason. Hanging seems to me to be the only method where I can "practice" and get used to the feeling so that my SI will be lower for the Big Day. Obviously I can't practice full suspension easily, but what I've been doing is practicing partial by holding the other end of the rope (not tying it off) to the point where I'm on the verge of passing out. Doing this, I've noticed that the feeling of the rope cinching around my neck has become less painful over time. I've also gotten really good at hitting the carotids almost every time, which has gotten me used to that tingly/spinny feeling that will happen to me when I fully suspend myself. I also admit that doing these practice runs with partial has kind of become a not-terrible form of self-harm.
To my knowledge, no other method out there allows you to "practice" safely (I say that acknowledging that something could go wrong even while practicing partial hanging).
To my knowledge, no other method out there allows you to "practice" safely (I say that acknowledging that something could go wrong even while practicing partial hanging).
