🪢 All tied up today 🪢

[hotoldrguy]

Looking at how the swiss seat is tied on him has made me wonder about the kinds of self tying that would be applicable to men. Since I have no partner.

 

[Moochienanu]

I have one word in response to this thread:
Why?

Before I put on my Brat Hat©, I will allow you to clarify this question.

Are you asking why someone would enjoy bondage? Are you asking why rope looks so good on so many body types? Are you asking why someone would self-tie on Tuesdays? Are you asking why rope bondage has existed in a sexual context for such a long time? Are you asking why we all want to learn and share with each other? Are you asking why exhibitionists are sharing their amateur photographs? Are you asking why this thread wasn’t started sooner?

Pray, tell me, why the why?

 

[Moochienanu]

Looking at how the swiss seat is tied on him has made me wonder about the kinds of self tying that would be applicable to men. Since I have no partner.

This is one of the huge reasons why I love rope, actually: it’s genderless. Almost anything that looks good and feels good on one body can be done on ANY body.

I found a great couple on YouTube before... let me see if I can find them... *dashes off and, with the use of ampic magic, is back as quickly* - Okay, they’re called Watts the Safeword, and they are magical to watch. Here is a link to their heart harness tutorial.

 

[Moochienanu]

No
No
Tuesdays or any other day
No
No
No
No

Why do you do it?

”Why do you do it” is the same as my first posed question, which you said “No” to, so there you go.

 

[Dubinsky]

Well, shit.

Your seat looks a whole lot better than mine. In both contexts.

I've used Swiss seats to hang myself off a Tyrolean traverse(a one-rope bridge, sorta) and for many different kinds of rapels. I didn't put in the carabinier, but it ould ordinarily go right on top of the... um, the "package."

I'd trust it to hold me in any circumstances. It's lower-tech and less cool than a Petzl harness, but it's just as good.

Again, I've never thought of it sexually. The one I posted is very much a form-under-function system. It looks utilitarian because it is, and putting it on can be uncomfortable. But once it's on, it's fine.

Maybe I should put it on while nude. I need to do something to keep up with our hostess.

 

[Dubinsky]

No, it isn’t.
You cannot equate ‘bondage’ with self-tying. The thread is about self-tying. My (clarified) question that you ‘allowed’ was “Why?”

Why would a beautiful woman wear satin underwear? Cotton functions just as well.

But if it looks amazing and makes her feel good, why should anyone need to explain themselves? Perhaps... try tying yourself? See if you'll like it?

 

[Dubinsky]

Satin? Seriously?
Satin.
Not silk. ‘Satin’.
Ok.

See?

It's possible for people to have different opinions. That's my point, really.

 

[Moochienanu]

No, it isn’t.
You cannot equate ‘bondage’ with self-tying. The thread is about self-tying. My (clarified) question that you ‘allowed’ was “Why?”

Uh oh... now you’re telling me what I can and cannot do? That’s hilarious. You did a shitty job clarifying in your allowed question.

I self-tie because my partner’s sexytime with me is limited and I still want to feel rope on my skin, feel the cut of bondage into my limbs, ribs.

Also, to clarify myself for the future, this is a thread for ANYBODY who ties, whether it’s solo, with a partner, or otherwise.

 

[honeysmack]

I am so excited you found your rope and brought Swiss seats to the table! They’re actually a commonly used tie for suspension, and though I’ve not suspended myself yet (still looking for that hardpoint to call my home), I have done a couple seat variants to shake things up. Always feels really secure in the bumcrease (it’s my technical terminology).

Crash-Restraint has a great tutorial HERE

Holy crumpets, I love everything about this photo; the way you’re trussed up, the pretty colours of your ropes and harness, your beautiful body, the cute teddy you’re wearing, your hair over your shoulder, ya know...the whole dealio. Not to put too fine a point on it but Jesus Christ, GADDAMN, girl you’ve got it going on.

Ignore Mr Bad Vibes up there; I’d love to be having such a gorgeous time.

 

[Moochienanu]

Your first paragraph indicates either a) you’re a sweet little who has a meany Troll in her thread, b) you’re always going to be nice until there’s a poopy spoil sport in your thread, or c) I am just having a really bad day and am not responding rashly, which you see and are being so nice about.

I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt, and pick all of them, because I’m really undeserving of the time you’ve been using to reply to me.

I secretly do enjoy your self-tying and wish I was that talented.

You’re the bestest to say that.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Aaaaaand we are back...love the harnesses, despise the troll. I found some contrasting rope, so I will be able to demonstrate the Prusik tomorrow. Stay tuned.

 

[Moochienanu]

Holy crumpets, I love everything about this photo; the way you’re trussed up, the pretty colours of your ropes and harness, your beautiful body, the cute teddy you’re wearing, your hair over your shoulder, ya know...the whole dealio. Not to put too fine a point on it but Jesus Christ, GADDAMN, girl you’ve got it going on.

Ignore Mr Bad Vibes up there; I’d love to be having such a gorgeous time.

I’m glad you enjoy the picture. If I could change one thing, it would be that my arms were longer so I didn’t have to use the stick thing and have it in the picture. Takes away from the illusion for me.

Have you ever tied or had a partner tie you? Are you interested in rope, or just like the aesthetics? I love how rope can accentuate a body, sometimes even better than clothing... it’s like customized lingerie with the added bonus of bondage.

 

[Moochienanu]

Aaaaaand we are back...love the harnesses, despise the troll. I found some contrasting rope, so I will be able to demonstrate the Prusik tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Ooooo! I’ve never done or seen a prusik!! *tries to wait patiently*

 

[Dubinsky]

Ooooo! I’ve never done or seen a prusik!! *tries to wait patiently*

You've seen a half-prusik. That's a simple hitch everybody knows.

I'm curious to see how @TANSTAAFL58 will tie it. There are a couple ways. *succeeds in waiting patiently*

 

[evermyre]

First of I just want to say I LOVE this thread. Your pics are amazing as is the artistry with which you tie yourself. You have now gotten me super interested in trying this for myself.

So second, what kind of rope do you think is good for an absolute beginner? And where is the best place to purchase it? And how much do I need?

Appreciate the advice!

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Sorry guys and gals. my phone died, so no pics. I will take them tomorrow and post tomorrow evening.

As for what kind of rope: try something. It is a personal choice. I would avoid polypropylene (the kind that floats) because it is too stiff and does not take knots well.

Nylon and polyester (Dacron) are better synthetics. They have there advantages and disadvantages. Be aware: Nylon stretches when wet, so it will get tighter as it dries. That's good for lashing up a tripod or putting a shelter together. Bad for tying your wrists! Polyester is a little rougher (nylon is soft). Kink shops (and Amazon) sell 10mm / 3/8" soft "silk" rope (it don't think it's real silk; I suspect it's rayon or bamboo) that's easy (easier) on the skin.

Natural fibers like manila, hemp and sisal are a bit rougher and the ends have to be dealt with by whipping (calm down not that kind of whipping; its a way of sewing up the end). Cotton is a better natural fiber because it is soft.

If you like rope marks (raises hand) I think twisted rope is better than braided rope:

Braided:

Twisted:

Having said that, you will notice that the rope I used in my pics is braided (it is cotton in fact). I used that for years teaching knots, because it holds a knot well. The ropes I am using for the Prusik are also braided. One is a rigging rope for a block and tackle, one is a utility cord. I am using them because they are black and white. (So they will show better).

Anyway, if you ask four different knot nerds (yep, I used to get in to animated arguments with one because he tied the Alpine Butterfly backwards, and insisted that I was wrong!) you will get five different opinions on everything I said.

Al la prochaine

 

[Moochienanu]

First of I just want to say I LOVE this thread. Your pics are amazing as is the artistry with which you tie yourself. You have now gotten me super interested in trying this for myself.

So second, what kind of rope do you think is good for an absolute beginner? And where is the best place to purchase it? And how much do I need?

Appreciate the advice!

A great question that TAN had a perfect answer for. I’ll put in my two cents in too, because knot nerd.

There’s really no “wrong” rope to use, so experimentation is the best way to find something right for you.

This is my journey through rope types:
I started trying to tie with a braided synthetic that was much too thick for the things I wanted to accomplish. I bought it at a hardware store. The knots would slip constantly and never stay as tight as I wanted.
I went to a beginner ropes class at the sex-positive center near me, and found their rope acted way different, much better than mine, and I asked what it was. The people putting on the course said it was a natural fiber, but they didn’t know if it was hemp or jute.
I then bought a length of 30’ twisted hemp from the local ye ol’ sex shop. This rope was so different than the previous one I owned and much easier to work with. The problem I then started to run into was that I didn’t have enough. I could do one small thing (tie my legs but not my hips, tie my breasts but not down to my ribs, etc) and I was addicted. Needed more.
I then went online and found the world of sexy rope had opened behind my back while I wasn’t looking. I found multiple places on Etsy, via Amazon, from specific vendors who put together kinky bundles... needless to say I was petrified by all the choices.
The thing I finally decided was I would get my next rope from an Etsy shop who had some in colours that spoke to my little. I went to Reborn Ropes and purchased these. It took a little while to get to me because I do not live in the UK, but they were worth the wait.
Since getting those, I have also bought bamboo from that seller which is great for floor work, but a bit more stretchy than hemp, so doesn’t leave the rope marks as lasting.
I have also purchased some jute from another seller, but got it unconditioned... and that was a whole thing. If you want to put the work into your ropes to make them really yours, I recommend this (and if you want me to talk more to the conditioning process, I can), but it is something that takes a lot of time and energy, which isn’t usually the definition of a good “beginner” rope.

I don’t know if that was very helpful. I’m fairly certain TAN’s reply was much more useful.

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Okay. This may take a while...Let me star with what the Prusik is. It was originally developed for climbing by a Dr. Prusik (only three knots I know of were named for people). It is tied in a small cord (often a "sling" or "grommet", i.e., an endless loop) It has the property of gripping the larger line tight if pulled on by the free ("bitter") end of the rope or cord. It can be easily released by squeezing the knot, thus reducing friction (most knots rely on friction to some extent). In climbing it is used as an Ascender / Descender attached to the harness to prevent a fall.

For our purposes it makes an excellent wrist cuff / shackle, or an infinitely adjustable anchor point for a leather or steel cuff / shackle.

TO begin we need a larger and smaller piece of rope. The larger rope will be static. In climbing applications it is vertical, but we would most likely run an anchor line horizontally (or not, it works either way).

This is the static line, 12 mm (1/2 inch) braided kernmantle (multiple layers). For years this was my "bear bag" line.

Take a bight on your small cord (3/16inch single braid nylon)

A bight is simply a fold in the cord. Pass the bight behind the static line, and loop the other end through the opening in the bight.

When you tighten it, the knot forms a "larks head", which I believe is used to tie a horse, and in Macramé. It is also a reef or square knot "upset"

Pass the bitter ends behind and through the gap in the center of the knot so that there is a round turn on each side of center:

...continued

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

...repeat the last move, creating three round turns on each side of center

Now "Dress the knot". That is the process of making sure everything lays flat and no parts cross unless they are supposed to:

If you pull down it holds:

If you pull up it holds:

To move it, grasp the knot and squeeze. then slide it up or down

In a day or two I will show you how to use this knot to make a cuff (as mentioned above)

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

Oh, yeah, excuse the messy garden shed. Our overnight temperature is going to be around 4°C / 39°F, so I have brought in all my seedlings for the night. This are my tomatoes and peppers in the background.

 

[Dubinsky]

Great tutorial, TAN!

Like I said above, Army guys still do prusik climbs. Though they're often tied with the same ol' climbing rope they're secured to, so it's not ideal.

I'm dating myself, but my favorite James Bond movie (For Your Eyes Only) has an unexpectedly great Prusik scene. It would be greater, though, if he was using it on a Bond Girl!

 

[TANSTAAFL58]

This inanity belongs on the weird fetish board.

You do not have to look at it, Doc. You can just ignore it. Since you are not interested in talking about a sexual practice on a Sex site based around pictures taken by Amateurs, just move along. We are all her to have some fun and look at one another's naughty bits. If that usn't your bag, that's cool. Just leave the rest of us to our mutual entertainment. Or, you could just open your mind.

TL, DR: Fuck off.

 

[Moochienanu]

In my opinion, this wonderful, kinky thread of sexual desires belongs on every board.

And once again, your honesty of opinion is refreshing. Thank you for stopping in.

 

[Moochienanu]

TAN! Awesome tutorial! I’m excited to see how I can incorporate the prusik into my ties... stay tuned!

 

[hairball18]

Why so salty?

You are entitled to your opinion. You have expressed it and that should have been it. Move along.