I managed more than two minutes this afternoon. The second rope at the side, to lower and raise manually, is a good help.
I can feel the longer stretch, because the part between my balls and arse-hole is slightly sore! My balls aren't, though.
I think I'll raise the rope even higher, because my head still can't drop down freely without my touching the floor.
I'm having trouble reducing the size of Habakuk's graphic instructions in a previous blog, by the way. I can only apologize; and I'll try again.
Tim
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Raising the Rope
I did 90 seconds today. I'm finding that the rope length means that I am too close to the floor. When I ease down, I partially rest my head on the ground and raise it up off the ground a few inches to take the full strain.
This means that my head is almost horizontal to the floor and this position is very hard to sustain. The answer is simply to raise the rope several inches more, so that I can let my head drop and my body can take less strain.
I have also tied another rope to the rafter so that I can pull myself up with it, rather than straining up to grab the suspension rope.
I'll try for 2 minutes the next time, if it's a good day!
Your pal, TIM.
This means that my head is almost horizontal to the floor and this position is very hard to sustain. The answer is simply to raise the rope several inches more, so that I can let my head drop and my body can take less strain.
I have also tied another rope to the rafter so that I can pull myself up with it, rather than straining up to grab the suspension rope.
I'll try for 2 minutes the next time, if it's a good day!
Your pal, TIM.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Habakuk Apparatus
I'm most grateful to Habakuk for sending me specific details of the equipment he uses personally for scrotal suspension.
Habakuk believes strongly that the methods he uses should be shared with others - those who dare! I, too, believe in the spirit of sharing knowledge with like-minded enthusiasts - why not?
So here it is. Please do let us all know how you are getting on re scrotal suspension - or swinging by the balls, as I like to call it. Do you intend to construct any of Habakuk's appliances? Let us know.
Whilst I certainly possess low hangers, especially given my compact size and weight of 8 stone 12lbs, I don't have the stretch of Habakuk. I think he's probably unbeatable in that sense. Now there's a challenge!
balllock.pdf [~894K]
ballockhangerlong.pdf [~8K]
ballockouterlockring.pdf [~3K]
ballockinnerringhalve.pdf [~8K]
Tim
Habakuk believes strongly that the methods he uses should be shared with others - those who dare! I, too, believe in the spirit of sharing knowledge with like-minded enthusiasts - why not?
So here it is. Please do let us all know how you are getting on re scrotal suspension - or swinging by the balls, as I like to call it. Do you intend to construct any of Habakuk's appliances? Let us know.
Whilst I certainly possess low hangers, especially given my compact size and weight of 8 stone 12lbs, I don't have the stretch of Habakuk. I think he's probably unbeatable in that sense. Now there's a challenge!
balllock.pdf [~894K]
ballockhangerlong.pdf [~8K]
ballockouterlockring.pdf [~3K]
ballockinnerringhalve.pdf [~8K]
Tim
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sorry about the Confusion!
I am the Mingemasher, Swinging by the Balls, and Tim to my pals on the web like Kbar and Habakuk! Sorry about any confusion - I often comment under the Anonymous label because I can't be bothered to sign out of my successful mainline blog and sign in to Swinging By The Balls!
Does that clarify matters? I'm as transparent as Jordan's bazookas!
I swung - if that is the correct grammar - for a minute this afternoon: my skin is a bit tender from the block trial on Thursday. I've slapped some cream thereon.
I don't think my balls are stretching a lot more, by the way. Perhaps if I increased the stretching time to more than 90 secs...
Tim
Does that clarify matters? I'm as transparent as Jordan's bazookas!
I swung - if that is the correct grammar - for a minute this afternoon: my skin is a bit tender from the block trial on Thursday. I've slapped some cream thereon.
I don't think my balls are stretching a lot more, by the way. Perhaps if I increased the stretching time to more than 90 secs...
Tim
Friday, September 4, 2009
Mixed News
Hi Folks,
An especial welcome to Habakuk, who has sent me a message. Habakuk, I wanted to inquire about the wooden block and the iron suspension bar; but I've managed to get the block constructed, thanks to another reader.
The mixed news is that I have tried the block this afternoon and found it uncomfortable compared to the basic rope method I've been using for many months.
I guess I'm used to the rope and baize. Is it not a bit pernickety assembling the block around your balls; ensuring the cord stays away; trying not to nip your ball sack when tightening it etc?
With the rope, I'm up and away in seconds. I'd concede that there must be a more even stretch with the block method.
I guess I'll stick to my tried and tested technique, attempting two minutes and more on good days! I'm very light and nimble; perhaps that is a factor for me.
Habakuk - matter of interest - what country do you live in?
All the best,
Tim
An especial welcome to Habakuk, who has sent me a message. Habakuk, I wanted to inquire about the wooden block and the iron suspension bar; but I've managed to get the block constructed, thanks to another reader.
The mixed news is that I have tried the block this afternoon and found it uncomfortable compared to the basic rope method I've been using for many months.
I guess I'm used to the rope and baize. Is it not a bit pernickety assembling the block around your balls; ensuring the cord stays away; trying not to nip your ball sack when tightening it etc?
With the rope, I'm up and away in seconds. I'd concede that there must be a more even stretch with the block method.
I guess I'll stick to my tried and tested technique, attempting two minutes and more on good days! I'm very light and nimble; perhaps that is a factor for me.
Habakuk - matter of interest - what country do you live in?
All the best,
Tim
Technicalities
The block is almost ready. I bought the nylon cord, thick bolts and wingnuts yesterday; and they're all fitted. I've bevelled the hole and sanded the edges of the block.
I'm wondering how to hook the cords up. I do have a few basic "S" hooks, so I could experiment with attaching the hook to my original rope; then suspending the cord from the other end of the hook.
Any thoughts on that? The steel girder is too high up. I wouldn't dare attach the cord directly to it in case I slipped and fell on to the concrete floor!
Tim
I'm wondering how to hook the cords up. I do have a few basic "S" hooks, so I could experiment with attaching the hook to my original rope; then suspending the cord from the other end of the hook.
Any thoughts on that? The steel girder is too high up. I wouldn't dare attach the cord directly to it in case I slipped and fell on to the concrete floor!
Tim
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Block Work
I've made a start on the wooden block. I still need to drill holes lengthwise for the two bolts; bevel the hole at one side; get two bolts; and drill four more holes for the cord which I also need to find. Do I saw the block in half before I drill the holes? So I saw it in the middle of the hole across the shortest point in the middle, about 2.5"?
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