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wulfgarw -> RE: Furry Handcuffs (3/19/2008 2:08:15 AM)
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Aaah, here's something I can contribute to...
As far as handcuffs/ legirons go, ditch the el cheapos and go with a pair of NIJ certified handcuffs. They're stronger, and they have a double lock that you should ALWAYS engage. They're made of a thicker material so that they're less likely to cut in. they have standards for tensile, shear and torque strength and a provision for a standard keying. I have a pair of tennis wristbands that I like to use as a pad when the scene may require. Also, as much as I LOVE handcuffs and the like, they aren't reccomended for high stress bondage, like say, overhead bondage,or where there's a constant pull. Remember, handcuffs are designed as a temporary restraint. And as another poster said, you should be able to slip a finger between the cuff and the sub, and check their hands every so often. Plus, it's hot to see soft girlflesh locked up like that, but I digress. Handcuffs /legirons/waistchains aren't a end all restraint.
Now, those of you with a pair of the furry ones, go get them. Yes, I'll wait.
Got em? Good. Take a look at the key. It's made of potmetal, a very weak tinlike alloy. It will break. Use this inferior key to open the cuff. Now take off the fuzzy sleeve. See that inside edge? Not very shiny is it? That means it hasn't been refined, nevertheless polished or machined. If you have a good set of NIJ cuffs (Hiatts, Peerless, S&W, et al) compare it to them. you'll see what I mean. That's why they put the fuzzies on other than to make it look less threatening. With it open like this hold the lockcase (where the keyhole is) in one hand and the swing bow (the part that closes)in the other and twist. Dosen't take much, does it? They're aluminum and not much stronger than a pop can. Same point where the chain attches to the lockcase. A strong guy could pop the cuff right off the chain. They 'claim' to have a double lock with that sliding lever on the lock case. Slide it a couple of times. Close the cuff (if you still can) and try to engage it. If it does, rattle or tap the cuff somewhere a couple times and watch it disengage. Do your sub a favor, don't insult her and lock her up for real.
Between these cheap cuffs, the dreaded "I lost the key" scenario and Doms who aren't taught how/where to use them are what give all handcuffs and legirons such a bad reputation in the BDSM world. I have a greatly expounded presentation on my other computer on this whole topic, which I may present here (the collarme forum) in the future
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