How to pack entire length of shaft?

After a long break (years), I’ve decided to give pumping a try again. I didn’t gain anything last time and to be honest I don’t expect to this time, but I really like the deep-down pulling feel. :D

One thing I just can’t seem to do is pack the tube all the way up the shaft. My normal erection (not in the cylinder) is a little bit wider than the rest at teh base and mid-shaft, but overall, I’d say the width is relatively consistent from top to bottom.

However, when I pump, the base gets wide pretty quickly (which helps form a good seal), but from the top of the shaft to about 2/3rds down, my penis just doesn’t get as wide as the bottom 1/3rd. So most of the shaft is not against teh cylinder wall, but the base feels tight against it.

When I see pictures of guys packing the tube, it’s the entire length. I just can’t seem to do this for some reason.

I’m using a DIY 10”x2” (gravel cleaner) for the time being until I buy a better cylinder.

Any suggestions or advice? Am I a freak or do others experience the same thing?

Thanks.

Once you get reconditioned to pumping start extending your time in the tube. First work you way up to 30 minutes without a break and then eventually go to 40 to 45 minutes. As you get accustomed to the longer time in the tube, keep the pressure in a moderate range of 5”hg, but always start you session with a low pressure and slowly increase to 5.

I notice exactly the same thing, I’ll post my explanation on why later tonight.

Ok first of all when you see pics of guys packing the entire tube a percentage of that is always fluid build up, it has to be as no ones dick is that cylindrical or uniform in shape.
You can pack your tube like that if you really want to with enough time and pressure ( I’ve done it ) but it’s useless for making gains.

The reason you can pack the base or first 3rd so easily is to do with the way you penis is built.
The tunica that surrounds the CCs is tough and expands very little even with long session but the tunica of the CS is a lot more flexible especially the area at the underside of the base of the shaft what some people call the bulb.
This is what expands quickly along with the loose skin at the base to pack the bottom of the tube.
The base of the CCs does slowly expand however and once they are packing solidly the expansion does begin to creep up the tube.
The trick seems to be spending as long as you can at a pressure that doesn’t give you any fluid build up. The other thing is to try the next tube size up and see if you get better expansion over all.

It’s worth bearing in mind that even clampers rarely get more than a 1/2” circumference expansion in a session which translates to a very small increase in width.
Hope that helps somewhat.

2” width is a lot of girth to pack. You did not state what your erect girth is so it is difficult to assess if your expectations are too high.
I am about 5.5” girth and I routinely pack my 1.75” tube. I almost never use my 2” because it only encourages fluid buildup. If I do use it, it is after I have completely packed the 1.75” tube.
I am more interested in length, so packing helps focus expansion on length instead of girth.

When I started pumping I was about 4.75” girth and it took me a good hour to pack the 1.75” tube. Now I can pack it in 5-10 mins.

Go slow. Push the vacuum up temporarily for a few seconds, then release the vacuum. Keep cycling the vacuum up and down.
Find a comfortable resting vacuum and let it sit for a few minutes. Release and massage or edge to restore circulation.
Then go back in and do it all over again.

Another thing that might help increase girth in the tube is to prep your penis before pumping.

A heat wrap is good to loosen the tissues, increase blood flow and encourage expansion.
Put on a loose cock ring like a silicone jelly ring, and do some jelqs. That should kick-start girth expansion.
Also, use a heat wrap around the cylinder while you are pumping.