dhgate

I’ve noticed some discussion online about gadgets from dhgate. The reviews are mixed. My wife had me test the cb6000 again this week, and it went better than before, but the length is still a bit much (mine is an s model), though I am an extreme grower—ranging from 2in when flaccid to 7in erect. Based on my sizing discoveries, I’m leaning towards getting … 73366.html It appears to be from the same manufacturer as the a080 that has been recommended here several times. It’s one of the few options with similar girth and length to my cb6000 (which fits well) but is shorter, which I think would suit me. If I was confident enough in making such a device work for long-term wear, I believe my wife would enjoy having me locked up in a steel heart. However, it’s quite an investment if the fit doesn’t end up working out.

> member_daa88821eb wrote:If I was positive I could make a device work I think my wife would love me in a stealheart but that's a lot of money to put out on something that may just not work for me. The main concern people raise about dhgate is that they offer Chinese knockoffs, which isn't ideal when quality matters. I've also heard reports that some design details differ (at least I believe so), such as using square bars instead of round ones in certain models. You're right; it is pricey for a device... But the key point is they WILL work for you (or at least should, and based on your cage length comments, I imagine they will) provided you measure correctly. They are custom-fitted to your specific dimensions that you send to the makers. So being a grower rather than a shower doesn't really matter. The cages can be made quite short on some devices; for instance, Mature Metal makes their Jailbird as small as about 1.25 inches.

> member_daa88821eb wrote:So I've seen some chatter about devices from dhgate. Some good some bad. I don't track it too closely, but I would avoid any device with a urethral insert unless it comes from an extremely reputable company. As for buying cheaper devices, go ahead and do it. You might get lucky and find one that is decent quality and fits well—it has happened before. Even if the fit isn't perfect initially, knowing your sizing will still be very useful. I'm sure there are exceptions, but I don't think most men can achieve a perfect fit solely through measuring. You need to wear the device for some time to see what works and what doesn't. The CB series is generally quite good for this purpose, unfortunately they lack an option with a smaller diameter tube; that would be a welcome addition to their line.

Jay and I own two (more affordable) devices—one from dhgate and another from eBay—and we bought them mainly to test different designs without spending a lot on one that might not suit us. We are using these trials before switching to a metal cage with the sizing knowledge we've gained. If you're looking for a trial period, sure, that works fine. However, I don't think any of the dhgate options should be considered for permanent use. Also, as a side note, I agree with Atone: definitely avoid getting one with a urethral insert from a company unless you are certain about their quality. I've seen several photos showing damaged urethras caused by regular metal sounds or CBs. This isn't to discourage sounding at all—I find it pleasurable—but simply stating that a cheap knockoff might not be the best choice for something so sensitive.

> Atone wrote:I am sure there are exceptions but I don't think most guys can get a perfect fit just from measuring. You need to be in a device for a while so you see what works and what doesn't. Agreed. I haven't ordered a custom one yet, but my time wearing the CB is really helping me figure out measurements and other details. It provides a solid baseline to start from. In this specific case though, the OP mentions he already has a CB that doesn't fit perfectly, so he should have enough of a reference point for basing new measurements.

Well, I'm giving it a shot. The size is very close to what I would order right now based on my best guess. Worst case scenario, I figure out the sizing issues. I didn't include the insertion tube.

That's good; save that for when you are ready with the correct measurements for a custom one. Maybe test out a decent urethral sound from another reliable source while in chastity (more cost-effective) to see if you like the feel inside the cage?

Just received it today... a month later. My wife had a half-day off and sent me a photo followed by an >:-)... looks like I have a fun weekend ahead.

The fit seems good so far. Had it on for six hours last night during some play and it held up well. It seemed to contain things better than the cb6000. One thing I want to ask jailbird owners about, since this design is quite similar: When soft, my device fills out a bit more and may bulge slightly against the bars. This doesn't bother me much, but I wasn't sure how much breathing room one should expect in these open-cage devices. Going to sleep with it tonight; that could be interesting. I never slept well or at all wearing the cb6000.