For kinky people into bondage
Bondage aficionados often love to learn new ties, and the elbow harness is a great addition to anyone's bondage arsenal. It's a reasonably simple and straightforward tie, and there are plenty of guides available online that will walk you through it step by step. The elbow harness can be combined with other ties for full-body immobilisation, making it a fantastic choice for those who like their bondage to be as comprehensive as possible. Just make sure you practice loosely a few times before relying on it, and keep your rope shears handy in case you need to make a quick release.
What is an elbow harness?
This is a type of tie used in rigging. Rope is passed around a person who is touching their wrists together behind their back. It creates a harness that runs around the person’s elbows holding their top half immobile.
How do you tie an elbow harness safely?
Whenever you play with rope be sure to have some safety shears close by. If the tied person (bunny) is in any discomfort at all, or passes out, the rope should be cut away immediately. You need to be sure not to run rope over any pressure points/nerves and keep checking the rope bunny’s circulation all through the tie.
How easy is an elbow harness to tie?
It is a fairly simple and intuitive tie and there are several tutorial videos online to practise from. The best way to learn a new tie though is to attend a rope workshop where someone can show you step by step how to do it.
What rope is best for an elbow harness?
This is a personal preference, but you will want to use something that isn’t too thick or too thin. Rope between 6mm-12mm is regularly quoted as being the best for rigging. Natural fibres such as jute, hemp and cotton are favourites but if your sub loves pain, try a bit of itchy coconut.
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