VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Rocero648 » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:39 pm

Yeah that's right. I WENT there.

Anyway... what?

Anyway, I've officially taken it upon myself to create a versus topic of the day. And today's contenders, as you may have guessed, are deceptive ropes and devious handcuffs, the two main ways to make the ties that bind, baby.

In the red corner, we have the retractable, lockable, and diabolical handcuffs of chain-linked doom!

Handcuffs are a favorite of many, but why? To be honest, they're my personal favorite. They're easy to use and, of course, one size usually fits all (unless you're a tree or a termite). Without killing any time you can have someone locked and helpless and ready for your needs, and you can't ever get out of them! And who doesn't love fuzzy handcuffs? The main disadvantage of handcuffs is that they're really only good for cuffing wrists and ankles.

In the blue corner stands the coiled foe of doom, the incredible ROPE!

Of course, rope simply has many more conveniences than handcuffs. First of all, if someone sees you carrying rope around he's not as likely to think you're a weirdo than if you're walking around with a pair of handcuffs. It's usually something you can leave lying around in your house without people asking too many questions. Unlike handcuffs, rope has a lot of other functions than just binding people's arms behind their back. On a related note, you could end up in like a million situations where rope would come in handy and not involve tying anybody up. Boondock Saints should've taught us that years ago. And who doesn't love the look of someone's hands when they're bound with rope? Whether you tie the palms together, opposite, or simply facing out, it always looks great to see how helpless and restricted they look.

And so... let the battle commence!

Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby mcsproot » Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:08 am

I support the rope myself.

To me, part of the appeal of TuGs/bondage is the technique in tying, handcuffs you just slap on. Although I haven't done many, there is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing someone struggle in vain against your knots. Putting on handcuffs just doesn't have that same appeal.
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Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Boundgal08 » Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:24 am

I support rope. Handcuffs should never have been invented for bondage/TUGS...they are dull and boring, i find they are no good with keeping someone bound for long, they hurt so much, and jus look tacky....i love rope, it may cause burns and what not....but rope is something you can admire, for your handy work, and seeing the person you have bound, struggle away at your handywork, has a good affect on me.... personally cuffs can be used to catch someone and then when ready bind them in a different way, but as part of a tugs session, rope is always the best!!! =D Rope can be used in many forms of ways its good to tie any part of the body, in anyway....cuffs what do they do, you can use them on hands feet, but thats mainly it!!!

Thanks
Boundgal
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Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Fesselfan » Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:50 pm

Ropes all the way.
Handcuffs are fast-food bonage: quick, dull and no personality.
And if you (or your victim) gets rope burns, you should check a) if you use proper rope for bondage and b) you know what you are doint.
Not everyone is able to use rope :-)

Cheers

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Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby dreadnaught3200 » Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:48 pm

I think that both are great. Tying someone entirely with rope except for handcuffs on the wrists adds insurance in case your knots give way. Plus I think it would add an interesting element to the bondage, knowing that you can possibly escape from the ropes, but not from the handcuffs. The only problem is handcuffs hurt after a while, so you can't use them for too long.

But If I had to pick, I'd choose rope, simply because I think it looks cooler, and is much more versatile.
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Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby wadeb444 » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:13 pm

i think both are fun. i think i like handcuffs better because theyre instant and not just anybody can untie or cut it like rope, you HAVE to have the key.
WADE

Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Guns and Roses » Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:44 am

Handcuffs, well, I have been very interested in them since I was about 10, but seldom have had any experience other than with toy-cuffs. Whenever my wife and I play tie-ups we always prefer using ropes, only remember one time using my handcuffs to her. It was the first time we met. I was working as a town marshal in a holiday camp featuring the wild west theme. The cuffing up of that lovely long haired blonde was a part of the show, but my dream came true. we have been happily married for many years now. Conclusion, perhaps You think I prefer handcuffs anyhow? NOPP! I have already done my catch in that respect. Tying using ropes is preferable, I think, cause its more of a challenge to do that good, or the other way, its a sport to try to get loose. :tied: Thommy

Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby haftwin » Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:10 pm

wadeb444 wrote:i think both are fun. i think i like handcuffs better because theyre instant and not just anybody can untie or cut it like rope, you HAVE to have the key.


I agree, both have their uses. Handcuffs are quick and easy, even if only to hold your victim while you take your time with the ropes, and of outsiders or your victim's teammates releasing your prisoner. They can be picked given time and a paper clip, and it can be fun to watch someone try. And who can forget those "whattaya mean, you don't have the key??" moments. But yhey do have hard edges, aren't very comfortable (or downright dangerous) for hogties and such.

Rope can give your subject hope that he can untie himself, even where it may be nearly impossible. With the right prisoner, you can watch him try, then give up and resign himself to staying bound, then try again, fail again, and repeat the process for hours. Then again he might succeed in getting loose... or maybe you want that.

Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Chris12 » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:40 am

Ropes are better handcuffs can only be used for your hands while rope can be used in all sorts of ways,

Re: VERSUS TOPIC OF THE DAY: Ropes vs. Handcuffs

Postby Kyle » Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:50 pm

If you absolutely do not want the person to escape use handcuffs. I know from experience if you get stuck in them you'll need some help to get out of them.

Rope is more flexible to play with (literally and figuratively). You can do a lot more with it.

There's pluses and minuses to both of them. Rope is probably better in the long run overall to me.