We decided on whim to check out the Trapeze School of New York. No, it had nothing to do with the fact that Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City once did it. We tried it because our friend is a frequent "flyer" there.

The TSNY offers classes for all levels of flyers and different types of workshops. As far as we can tell, though, most classes are just full of people with various trapeze experience. Thus some students were completing more complex hangs while we were barely getting through a single swing.

For the record, we fell off our first time and got back up (barely) for a second time to complete a few swings. The knee hang was out of the question for us. So was catching. So was going up for a third try.

The famous outdoor rig will open on West Street at Houston next week. Some classes are also held in the indoor spot on West 30th Street. Classes range from $47 to $65 a pop. Anyone over the age of 4 is welcome to give it a try. Not allowed? People who decide they need liquid courage before the class and show up drunk.

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Ok, ok, So we know Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw popularized this sport, but even though some of us happen to live in Manhattan, and happen to be of the fairer sex, we really can't identify with a grown woman who pairs knee socks with heels.

Nonetheless, we still think a day trip to Trapeze School would be an awesome way to blow a few hours and $65.

TSNY is located in the Hudson River Park in the lower west side of Manhattan on top of Pier 40. And the franchise is growing. New locations include TSNY Baltimore, and TSNY Beantown (really, that's what it's called).

Their slogan is: "Forget fear. Worry about the addiction." We bet. At $65 a pop, it's as pricey as some of our other habits. Also, prices go down as you buy more classes. Funny, our dealer offers us a similar bargain.

So fly trapeze. But don't come crying when you find yourself face down in a net, having cashed in all your bonds for a three-day swing binge. They warned you.

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