Extenders V Hangers

Hey brothers. I just recently asked the question.

“What are the pros and cons of Extenders versus Hangers?”

Pretty straightforward. Just curious. Anybody know and if so please fill me in. Thanks everyone.

Slán

Having difficulty finding anything really talking about this through search.

I know people like DL have had plenty of hanging experience, but I am unsure how many hangers have tried extenders/ADS and vice versa to discuss the pros and cons.

I guess if ANYONE can think of differences I would greatly appreciate it !

Slán

I guess I will take a shot at this subject.

Extenders only pro is that there are a few studies that found they work. The problem is that most PE when done correctly will produce similar results, hence the newbie gains. Obviously the newbie gains eventually stop. As fas a s cons I would have to say the time since most extenders use a much lower weight to strain the ligaments the manufacturers themselves suggest much longer time under tension. Some of them mention 3-4 hours as minimum.

As far as hangers depends on the type of hanger. There is two camps on this so you have vac hangers and compression hangers. Both allow for more weight. You would have to be more specific on what type of hanger. You could also search this and many other forums on ” vac vs compression hangers”

I am a compression hanger guy and my opinion will have a good amount of bias so I suggest the above to get a more fair view.

Primarily, time and mobility.

You can put the extender on and you’re mobile, for values of being able to put up with the device and avoiding uncomfortable questions should anyone notice the lump under your pants. Since you’re mobile and can do other things while, the “time” factor is negligible.

Hanging is basically stationary; you’re stuck in one place and need some amount of privacy. With a compression hanger you need to work with a schedule of removal, massage, and reinstallation to ensure proper oxygenation of the clamped tissues. Vacuum hangers are more a “set and forget” thing, but you’re still stuck, so most of the time you spend hanging comes at the cost of something else you could be doing.

As far as effectiveness… from looking at old threads, newbie gains seem to be about the same either way, but there haven’t been nearly as many extender users claiming big gains as there are hangers. All the older threads are about compression hanging; the vacuum hangers became popular much more recently. The compression and vacuum hangers have their own individual advantages and drawbacks; there’s no real evidence of difference in effectiveness.

You also have vacuum extenders, which are extenders that use a bell and sleeve instead of a sled and noose, and “all-day stretchers”, which are a bell and sleeve with a belt and elastic or tension band, which pull your shaft up, down, or sideways instead of outward. They generally have less tension than extenders, but most people can wear them for much longer times.

Not all of this is set in stone; think of it as a general guide. There are plenty of weird hybrids out there, and not all manufacturers and users use the same exact terminology.

I hang about 30 mins in the morning and then extend for a few hours. I have the leluv which lets you point downwards and this helps keep it hidden (mostly) even with semi tight dress pants.