u/just_jugglin

I consolidated what I could find on the popular free-standing aerial rigs (specs, prices, materials, setup, lead time, etc., as of Aug 2026, as a USA buyer).

PLEASE verify info before using this for buying decisions!

Rig	Ships From	Origin (customs)	Rig Price (USD)	Pulley Price (USD)	Shipping Price (USD - to Utah)	Est. U.S. Import Duty	Est. Total to U.S.	Max Height	Footprint	Material**(Steel rigs are marketed as "weather resistant" but joints/chipped coating will rust eventually; aluminum is better left outdoors longer but will theoretically corrode eventually too and is less strong)**	Working Load Limit	Breaking load	Swinging	pulley system available?	Set Up (# people & difficulty) --> Take this with grain of salt...not all websites advertise this clearly	Lead Time (as of Aug 2026)
Ludwig Quad Rig – Large; Vvolfy	USA		3420	675	Free	N/A	4095	19 ft, 6 in	19' 6" x 21'6" (+ 2 ft with 6 ft header)	powder coated steel	400 pounds	?	Moderate	Yes — dedicated 2:1	2+ (tools and screws - some reviews say its kind of a pain)	10-18 weeks
Circus Concepts ACHILLE Tripod	Canada		2882.5	650	450	Unsure - depends on origin country	3983 + customs	24 foot	triangle where sides are 23' (so its 23' wide by 19'9" long)	structural grade aluminum - website advertises long outdoor use	1120 lbs	5500 Lbs	? probably not but doesnt say	Yes — manufacturer-supported 1:1 or 3:1	1+ (but you lay it down so need huge footprint - 50'6" long by 22' across for 24' setup because you lay it all down flat then use pulley to pull it up together. You CAN built it piece by piece vertically but is harder and they dont recommend it)	in stock
Circus Gear Portable Aerial Rig	USA		3995	411	250	N/A	4656	23 feet	20' x 20'	6061 aluminum	400 lbs	2000 lbs	moderate	Yes — dedicated 4:1	2+ (no tools)	wait - amount not specified
Bobby's big top - 20' Engineered Quad	USA		3875	?	? not free "plus shipping"	N/A	3875 + pulley/shipping if applicable	20 ft	18' x 18'	aluminum	Does not say; mentions a stamp for ANSI E1.43 Standards		?	?	2+	unknown
Juggle Gear Aerial Rig MK3 - 20ft	Canada	Taiwan	2087.53	267	235	120 (4.6% using tariff code 9506.91.0030 from taiwan)	2589.53	20 ft	18' x 18'	Chromoly steel; powder coated with a tough epoxy	1250 lbs	6250 lbs	?	Yes	claim 2 people in 10 min (no tools)	in stock - ship tues/thurs
Acrofab Aerial Quad Rig 16-20 ft	USA		$3,350.00	340	450	N/A	$4,140.00	20 ft	17' x 20'	steel; powder coated (custom color included)	400 lbs	2000 lbs	no (website says no duos, so I'm extrapolating)	yes	2+	made to order (3-5 weeks)
Suspendulum Tripod	Says "worldwide" - Unsure		2497	? unsure if option	460	Unsure - depends on origin country	2957 + pulley + customs (if applicable)	20 ft	?	steel	180 lbs	1900 lbs	?	?	1+	in stock
Coggs Circus Quad	USA		2949	400	Free	N/A	3349	20 ft	20' x 23'	Mix - Website says aluminum legs will not rust but that the steel inserts and top bar will eventually.	500 lbs	?	?	Yes — dedicated system	2+ (website says 1 hour)	in stock

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I decided on the Juggle Gear rig (bolded) due to my own constraints:

Constraints:
USA buyer
Yard size: 25' wide (a high residential power line is above fence on one side, garage wall is on other) and 50' long; need to stay a 10+ foot radius from powerline
Outdoor use in Salt Lake location - dry environment (not prone to rust) - might remove over winter
Portability/ease-of-setup - want to take camping/to music festivals
I'm inpatient - want available now/soon

Let me know if anything's wrong or if you know any of the missing pieces!