I know some guys like to use a wrap before loading their weights but I just use talcum powder because they slip on/off so nice. The wrap is where you apply your own thinking. I like to use Coban or Co-FLex sport tape because it can be used over and over. I’ve had tape last me 6 to 8 weeks before it needs replacement. I like Slack’s idea to use the HTW and wrap on that with thick cohesive tape because that kind of tape really gives the rings a lot of support.
What I do is load up my rings and push them up against my pelvis. I start the wrap right up against the End Ring. I go around twice moving toward my glan with each time around. Then I stop there and just add layer upon layer of tape until I have a stack about 1/4 inch thick that looks like the tape roll when your done. That is what the End ring is going to sit on. The first 2 wraps you took will end up inside the End ring which keeps the skin from getting caught between the End Ring and the stack. The more weight the more tape, because more weight requires more support. I take the end and tuck it back between the End Ring and the stack. Walla your done, except to put on the Sheath.
I don’t know about you guys but the sheath really increases my comfort level. With all that weight on the shaft your glan is really vulnerable to being bumped and it doesn’t feel very good.
A warning to those who may be having trouble with wearing for long durations. Break yourself in for a long time at low ring numbers until you’ve got the wrap technique perfect. If your getting a lot of head swelling then your using to many weights. back off one ring and stay with that for a few months.
I’m wearing 4 rings now and it took me many months to get there. Understand that even though I wear that many now my wear time is down. I may be able to tolerate 4 rings for 3 to 4 hours but that’s about it. I have almost an ideal situation at work where I can take care of things relatively quickly when the demand comes up. If I wore three rings I could last much much longer and be more comfortable. I guess I’m getting a little self abusive so I tolerate the higher maintenance of 4 rings. If I really need to go long durations without messing with them then I’ll drop back to 3 rings which I could wear 6 to 8 hours without a problem.
I’ve increased the amount of tape is used to use from 2, 15” pieces to a whole roll cut in half. So that’s 2, 30” pieces. What happens at the higher weights is your skin is going to get irritated sooner so you have to take breaks. I will take a 1 to 2 hour break and let things relax and get back to normal before I load up again.