If I were to add up all the cuffs, ropes and bondage gear that we've already gone through, it would fill up a decent sized garbage bag. That's reason enough to be excited about getting some new additions. And of course there's always the hope that these will last a little longer.
Adjustable cuff sets are really handy, they usually consist of a few straps you can use to secure legs, wrists, ankles etc. This product, for example, has a double strap system where you can tie the wrists to the thighs. But it is also possible to attach your partner to the bed or another piece of furniture. The fun thing about bondage is that you can get really creative with it. But do always make sure that safety comes first and nothing without consent.
First impression
As always, the box that arrived was a nice, anonymous brown box. Which is of course useful if you don't want your neighbors or roommates to see exactly what you ordered and from where. It's also good to know that (except for a return address) it doesn't say anything about the sender.
No matter how curious people are, they won't be able to figure out what's in it without opening the box. Personally I really liked the packaging the cuffs came in, and my partner thought it was absolutely hilarious. It's not exactly your standard sleek packaging.
It looks more like a cheap gag gift than a high-quality product. But in this case, appearances are really deceiving. As soon as you open the packaging and see and feel the cuffs, you know what you have is a good product. There's also a clear, informative user manual that lets you know exactly how to get the most out of the product. The only drawback I can see is that nowhere on the packaging (or in the manual) does it mention the size of the cuffs. So I had to measure them myself, and we'll come back to that later in this review.
Cuff set
The cuff set includes two identical cuffs (with double binding). The cuff consists of two connectors, a small one for ankles and wrists, for example, which is lined with red/black foam and a longer one for the thighs and calves, for example. Both are made of strong poly-amide material and have Velcro closures.
The long cuff is 62 cm long and can be attached around a circumference of at least +/-30 cm.
The smaller cuff is 32 cm long and can be attached around a circumference of at least +/-18 cm.
The foam part is also 18 cm and this provides a tighter but comfortable closure. It's also nice that the foam rubber is sewn to the band and is also wider than the band itself (6.5 cm instead of the 5 cm width of the band).
The cuffs feel strong and safe and can withstand a lot of pressure and pulling. It's really fun to get creative with different positions and ways of binding. The foam rubber is a really nice addition, especially if you want to avoid marks during rougher sex. Of course the long side doesn't have any foam rubber, which can sometimes cause some abrasion. But we barely had any issues with that. In terms of cuff length, I think that when you buy this cuff set you have to remember that it's not going to fit everyone. If you have really broad thighs or just one size bigger, the cuffs get too tight pretty quickly.
Conclusion
My conclusion is that the cuff set is a perfect addition to our sex life. Whether you're really into bondage or not, it's an excellent set. It's very high quality and is a lot better than what you'd expect at this price.