Quote Originally Posted by arwcuw
I've always wanted to try being suspended from the ceiling, but I'm a little on the heavy side (190lb), and there's not a lot of places I can do things like this.

So I wonder, is the average ceiling fan strong enough to bear the weight of a person? The man who owned this house before my family was in the business of selling light fixtures and ceiling fans, and almost every room has one- and they seem to be high-quality. Should I risk trying it out, or wait for another opportunity?
Well, just my own opinion, but before I put myself in harms way I would try to find something of similar weight to tie to it first.....Maybe have a friend help hoist it up there.

And probably in a room where it wouldnt be as noticeable if it did come down till it could be repaired.

If that object didnt bring it down, then you shouldn't.

Good Luck