Survive a Mosh Pit
Seeing a mosh pit for the first time at a live concert can be a shocking experience. However, after the initial shock, you will find that they are by far one of the most exhilarating aspects of the rock concert experience. There are a few things you'll need to know in order to survive the onslaught of slam-dancing and achieve the respect and camaraderie of your fellow pit-goers.
Instructions
1. Prepare yourself mentally for what you are about to get yourself into. Make your way to the edge of the pit to survey the scene, and decide whether or not this is a mosh pit you what to get into. Pits vary drastically from sshow, with some being much more violent than others, so make sure you're ready for the blood, sweat and tears.
2. Position yourself at the edge of the pit, and time your entry so you don't trip and get trampled. It helps to enter while the band is playing a song you are familiar with so you can be prepared for the changes of speed and intensity that the pit parallels with the music.
3. Keep moving with the flow of the mosh pit and use your arms as bumpers against the other concertgoers.
4. Be friendly with your slamming, but don't be a pushover and let others use you as a pinball.
5. Help anyone who loses his step back up to his feet. This is a cardinal rule of the mosh pit and must be observed at all times. You'll understand why when it's you on the ground looking for someone to pick you up.
6. Relax and don't panic if you find yourself on the ground. Cover your head with one arm and reach up with your other hand as quickly as you can, and someone will come and swoop you up.
7. Have a positive attitude, and you'll find that most of the time even the meanest moshers will respond to your enthusiasm. Mosh pits are all about sharing the concert experience and releasing the feelings that the music conjures. Above all, remember to have fun.
