DasFalke (Steven James) is an Australian ex-pat now based full time in London. He is making his UK debut as the Resident Rigger at Club RUB.

One of the up and coming Japanese Kinbaku style riggers on the rope scene DasFalke hasspent the last 12 months travelling extensively throughout Europe honing his skills. Renowned for his ability to connect with and enhance the emotion in any rope scene DasFalke has spent significant time training in both the Berlin and Copenhagen Shibari Dojo's. He works almost exclusively in the "Osada Ryu" style and has spent many hours under the personal instruction of the world renowned Kinbaku Master Osada Steve.

Steven is also debuting a new portable suspension frame built especially for his appearance at Club Rub by allnaughtyfunforyou

"This new frame allows me to go anywhere and suspend people, I'm hoping to introduce lots of new people to the unique energy of Kinbaku style suspension at Club Rub. The people at allnaughtyfunforyou have been amazing getting this new frame ready for me in time. I'm very excited to be involved with Kim and Club RUB. This represents the next step in my evolution as a rigger, and I'm looking forward to it very much"

What others have said about DasFalke:

"You have more heart for the rope than anyone I know" - Osada Steve (world renowned Kinbaku Master, performer and educator)

"I respect your sincerity and the immense amount of energy and passion you put into your rope path. Not to forget your focus taken to a level that is rare, very rare" - Peter Slemrian (respected European rope performer, teacher and presenter)

"An absolute pleasure to watch you tie" - Clover (renowned UK based rope model, performer and rope commentator)