When to upsize...and it's effect

First a thank you for the words of wisdom which I’ve received…and finally listened to, specifically quit doing suicidal pressures (15+hg). I’m now a convert to the 3-5 hg pressure and typically pump early in the morning for 30-45 minutes.

Here’s the question- I was 5.25” when I started pumping with a 1.75” LA tube in October 2003…then upgraded to a 2.0” in December. Now I’ve just ordered the 2.25” tube (and gone to 10” because I’m about 1/2 or so from knocking the lid on the 2”). Should I warmup in the 2.0? I tried that with the 1.75 -2 a few times but ended up packing pretty soon in the 1.75; since my base girth is 6.25+ inches I’ve not had any problems with sealing. Would there be any problem with just going straight to the 2.25?

Observations from the low pressure regimen: when warmed up after 30 minutes I can boost the pressure to 10hg and get another 1/2 to 3/4 inch of length. Is this “normal”? This takes me to 8.5” in the tube and I can get that hard out of the tube as well so I guess I’m wondering if the 3-5 is enough to do any good for length or am I just working on girth at that pressure? I milk the tube a bit at the 10 causing a peak at 12hg and can really feel the pull internally- a very nice stretch - but one of the limiting factors is the base girth, hence the 2.25” tube. I’m curious to see what effect hitting 10hg will be with that bigger base width…will I finally get close to 9”…?

Thanks for all replies/comments/helpful hints/bad jokes etc!

There is no problem going straight to the 2.25 tube if it is comfortable for you. I have to stage up and pack my 2.0 first. If I go straight to the 2.25, it is difficult for me to seal it and to keep my ball sack out. So just see how it fits and proceed accordingly.

Whenever I upped the pressure to get some extra length, I could only squeak out a 1/4 inch, so if you are getting 1/2 to 3/4, good for you! I think the lower pressures will eventually get you to the same length, but it will take more time. Why don’t you split the difference and try the 5-6 pressure level. At that level, I do not get puffy or a donut and the length is there.

The ballsack is what I’m curious to find out about myself. Guess I’ll know in a week or so when the bigger tube arrives.

I don’t mind the shorter length at lower pressures as it gives me a massively full of blood cock at the end of the session. I just tried the higher pressure after a usual session out of curiousity because my old high pressure sessions always had me stretched to the max…and it took those higher pressures to do that because I wasn’t warmed up. Now of course, after 30 minutes in tube at 4hg, the higher pressures give me a nice stretch.

Thanks for the reply!