If you are having trouble with that there are two thing I’d check first. One is to make sure that the connector between the pump and the cylinder is on tight, that way pressure doesn’t leak. Also, the most important thing for me when pumping is applying some vasaline or other thick lubericant to the base of the cylinder and to the skin/hair where it will connect. This offers a very good seal in all respects and is relatively easy to wipe off afterwards.
one month in (as of 02/12/09): 8.15" BPEL, 7.4" NBPEL, 5.6"EG, (5"-6.5" varying) FL, 4.75" FG, Height: 6'1", Weight: 190 lbs.
Currently (as of 04/3/09): 8.50" BPEL, 7.6" NBPEL, 5.7"EG, (5.5"-7" varying) FL, 4.75" FG, Height: 6'1", Weight: 175 lbs. (final semester of Computer Science > Gym :( )
Goals (in the next 6 months): 8.60" BPEL, 7.8" NBPEL, 6" EG, 7" FL, 5" FG, (still hopefully 6'1"), Weight: 200 lbs.