Boneyard Ball Strap, Yellow

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I completely avoid string gags, any fine string used to hold a gag in is owwey almost from the outset, they tend to come on the very cheapest of gags and with such a small surface area all of the tension immediately starts to dig into the side of the mouth. They cause some of the worst gag-marks and often have some stretch, meaning to be effective they end up being very tight… its a no from me I’m afraid. Canvas We now have somewhere in the region of 50-60 different gags… a gag-session if you will. And have resigned quite a few to the “probably won’t be using that much” category and a much fewer number are not even in the gag drawer but are sitting on the bedside table or in my playbag, I hope to explain why and what may be a good start for anyone looking to find something new or even their first gag.

Rope for spinning and throwing: with a hand strap for a secure grip when throwing or playing tug-of-war But if design is a minor feature and comfort is your main concern, our Comfort Collection will make sure your strap or the weight of your instrument isn’t getting in the way of your playing. The Ernie Ball Comfort Straps features "Fur Sherpa" synthetic fur lining which helps conform to the shoulder area allowing for added comfort while playing.And then there’s silicone, it’s almost like they designed silicone to make ballgags… I absolutely love it, it makes for the most comfortable gags whilst also some of the most effective. Now I’ve already mentioned that some will come with silicone “straps” extending out of the ball and providing a nice comfortable sensation around the mouth. These feel good but they don’t win absolute top prize from me. That would be silicone balls with a nice large round hole through them for a soft leather strap. You see any solid ball is confined to only squidge as much as the material can flex…throw a big hole through the middle and you suddenly get a whole (pun might be intended) heap of delightful flex-y-room.

Canvas straps appear from time to time, notably within the Fetish Fantasy range, these are a woven canvas similar to a cheap ratchet/tie down strap, these have very little stretch but a whole heap of friction, they chafe badly, and although they flex or fold they are another culprit of bad gag-marks and discomfort beyond the normal fun levels. (You may have guessed I prefer a gag to be comfortable and let the rest of the scene cause the discomfort) PVC Unsealed foam balls, these are the type that are much like sponges, they immediately feel flakey and uneven and nobody is going to enjoy inhaling a bit of foam mid scene, there are very few of these on the market now, the retailers have caught on that these are nasty horrible cheap bastards which belong in a bin! (Sorry… not much else to say but NO!) Steel They are resistant to teeth marks even with a firm bite, and good quality silicone is easy to keep clean. When coupled up with a leather strap they are easy to swap out for smaller or larger balls. The flex is just perfect. Enough to allow the jaw to rest a little and have a small chew, but not so much as to lose the feeling of restraint. Another big gap between writing anything here but I’ve been pondering writing my own guide or two just from my own experience and our toy cupboards (yes…it’s now turned plural!) Oh. And I wasn’t going to include a load of links and photos, it takes much longer to find them all. However I will close with this…Steel… I think Steel is a lovely material, it makes fantastic bondage restrains, beautiful collars, incredible furniture and although there are many who like a steel ballgag… I personally use gags during play, they are very rarely just a photoshoot… biting down involuntarily on a steel gag will only make a greedy dentist happy… I’ve heard first hand of chipped teeth… if its your first gag, don’t bother…if you really like them, that’s completely up to you, but personally, they belong in photoshoots and photoshoots only! Candy PVC… actually works quite well, not too much stretch but much softer than canvas and there’s a certain fetishism nature to the feel of shiny PVC around the mouth. Its not a great choice for long term use though, it can get quite warm and sweaty, holding moisture and causing chafing after a while. Latex Every guitar player needs a guitar strap. They may not be as visually impressive as a guitar amp or evoke the same feeling of awe as a boutique effects pedal but they’re just as important, especially if you plan on playing your guitar standing up. Whether your play the electric guitar, acoustic guitar or bass guitar, with the right guitar strap you can play and perform with complete confidence. A quality strap is worth investing in because, as well as looking great, it’ll last you for many gigs to come. There’s no point pairing your expensive Fender, Gibson or PRS with a strap that’ll snap in the heat of an intense guitar solo. Now I’ll caveat this as being simply my own opinion and whilst I’ll try to describe why I’ve came to these opinions… everyone is different, so I really don’t mind if you disagree or think I’m talking utter garbage! Intro…best place to start!