Lurker finally posting...
I just wanted to thank everyone in here for the usefull information, I’ve been an avid pumper for years and it seems i’ve been doing most of the things recommended. A few tings I have discovered over time.
The Cylinder: I’ve got a 2” dia cylinder that’s 10” long. It’s got a rolled base, so it fits pretty well on my pube area. I don’t really care for the rubber sleeves that come with most tubes because they are bothersome when I’m trying to get out of the tube when i’m done. That’s why the rolled base is important.
The Pump: I get mine at the local auto parts store. It’s a brake bleader kit. It’s pretty much identical to the ones sold with the top of the line cylinders, but at about 1/3rd the price. I usually pump to about 10hg to start, and usually will gravitate to about 15hg.
The cylinder usually comes with a hose, and the pump usually comes with a number of fittings that will make the connection. Consequently, i can buy pretty cheap cylinders and replace components as necessary.
My “routine” if you can call it that… I try to pump everyday, for about an hour a day… although I’ve been playing at pumping for a couple of years. I”m not super religious about my schedule or keeping track of my results, but I think it’s worth doing.
What I’ve seen over the years: I started with about 5 inches in length, I’m now a little over 6.5”. That’s erect length. My wife seems pleased with that result… as far as girth, I really don’t know what i started with, but I used to have the typical trouble with getting a nut sucked into the tube… These days, after an hour in the pump, I’ve completely filled the tube from a girth standpoint. what’s that put me at, about a 6.5” cir? and I know my wife is pleased about that…I also jelq while I’m in the shower and I picked up a Bib Hanger. Although, I”d have to say, I haven’t quite figured out how to work it into my regular PE schedule… It’s a bit bulky and cumbersome. Additionally, it’s a bit tought to fit myself into at times, but that’s a personal problem, i guess…
I’ll leave it at that. For a first time poster, I don’t want to be too long-winded…too late, isn’t it….
anyway, let me know if you have any thoughts. I’m still looking to pick up a couple more inches somewhere… looking for suggestions.