ZACK NOPE
Zack Nope
@zack_nope
Zack Nope is a flow artist, teacher and long-rope prop specialist best known for his work with puppyhammer, also known as Oxbow Meteor. Through his tutorials, sizing guidance and prop-focused teaching, Zack has become a familiar name for people exploring the strange, technical and beautifully chaotic world of long-rope flow.
His practice focuses on helping people understand how puppyhammer works as a transforming prop, moving between different modes of play, reels, transitions and crowstyle pathways. Zack’s teaching breaks down complex mechanics into practical, usable steps, making unusual props feel more approachable without losing their weirdness or play.
At Flow in the Forest, Zack will be sharing both the building and movement sides of puppyhammer, from fitting and sizing your first prop through to exploring reels, transitions and long-rope flow. Expect curiosity, experimentation, technical detail and plenty of space to get tangled, detangled and inspired.
Intro to Oxbow Meteor / Puppyhammer — Part 1: Build & Fit
A beginner-friendly puppyhammer workshop for anyone who wants to build, size and understand their own prop. Expect practical fitting guidance, body-based sizing, setup support and a chance to leave with a puppyhammer that suits the way you move.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Create and properly size your own puppyhammer in this practical introduction to Oxbow Meteor.
Designed for beginners, first-time builders and anyone wanting a refresher, this session will guide participants through the basics of building and fitting a puppyhammer to their body and movement style. Zack will cover sizing techniques, practical setup choices and how small adjustments can affect comfort, control and flow.
Puppyhammers are limited and available as an add-on to your ticket. Participants who already have their own parts are also welcome to come along and use the session to build, adjust or refit their prop.
Level: Easy
Props/materials: Puppyhammer add-on required, or bring your own parts
Capacity: 15 Spaces
Safety notes: No specific safety considerations listed; general care required when building and handling props
Induction to Oxbow Meteor / Puppyhammer — Part 2:
A more technical puppyhammer workshop exploring the transforming mechanics of the prop. Expect poi-style reels, elbow and shoulder reels, transitions, crowstyle ideas and clear breakdowns for moving between different modes of play.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Explore the transforming mechanics of the puppyhammer in this technical induction to reels and crowstyle movement.
Designed for participants who already have their own puppyhammer, this session will break down a basic sequence moving between poi, elbow and shoulder reels. Zack will guide participants through the transitions step by step, helping them understand how the prop shifts between different pathways and points of control.
Those who are already confident with reels are still welcome to join, refine their weaker side, explore variations and deepen their understanding of the prop’s movement possibilities.
Level: Beginner & Intermediate
Props: Participants must bring their own puppyhammer
Capacity: 20
Safety notes: Impact risk due to long-rope prop use; clear spacing required
THE FIRE SPACE
Safety, sobriety and fire
Flow in the Forest is safety-led and community-focused. There is no bar on site, and anyone taking part in fire activities must be sober, inducted and following the fire safety rules. Alcohol in moderation is allowed, but intoxication that creates risk, disrupts others or affects fire safety will not be accepted.
Please read our Code of Conduct before coming
We've listened to your feedback and are happy to confirm that the Fire Space will be bigger, with more room to flow and with seating areas and a stronger social space for people to gather, watch, rest and connect.
Friday Metal Night is back
Our metal night returns to the Fire Space on Friday, and this year we’re making it even better. If you have metal tracks you love to flow to, or songs you’d love to hear in the Fire Space, please send your suggestions to: flowintheforest@gmail.com
Saturday Psytrance, Jungle and Drum & Bass
On Saturday, expect psychedelic sounds, jungle and drum and bass carrying the fire into the night, with space for both movement and community around the edges.
Sunday Psydub Flowdown
Sunday night will bring things into a softer, deeper landing with chilled, flowy psydub vibes in the Fire Space. Expect warm bass, spacious grooves and slower, more hypnotic sounds for people who want to move, stretch, spin, unwind or simply settle into the final night together. A gentler close to the weekend, with room to flow, breathe and soak it all in.
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