1. The main problem is getting the hands pulled tightly together, without having the tightening device (and release?) within the reach of at least one set of fingers. This method moves the tightener and release away from the fingers by making a rope triangle, rather than going just between the wrists. The tightener and release are down between the legs, and the rope runs from there, to one wrist, to the other wrist, then back down to the tightener. The equipment includes a 1 inch or bigger dowel with a rope to hold it in place, Rope Ratchet (or other) tightener, wrist loops, an ice bag/ring release (or ice lock device), and a belt or waist rope with a strap going down the butt.
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Rig the setup by putting the pole support rope behind the neck, in front of the shoulders and under the arms, to hold the pole in place. Put on the wrist loops, then the belt and strap so that the tightener and release will be in the middle of the crotch (insert butt plug if desired), and attach the tightener. Run the end of the cord with the empty ice bag through a wrist loop, across and through the other loop and back down through the ring, and put in the ice cubes. ( The ice can add a little CBT to the overall effect.) Leave enough slack to get the elbows over the ends of the pole, and for one hand to reach the end of the cord and pull it tight. Tighten and enjoy.
There are numerous additions to the basic setup. Here's a seated position, with an ankle to collar tie, but the pole could be attached to a vertical support, suspended from a beam, the top of a door, two sturdy stools, etc. Screw eyes can be added to the pole for attachment points. With additional tighteners the ankles can be drawn to the ends of the pole in a spread hog tie. There are many possible additions and variations.
Have fun.
Mar Lingspike
