Hi @
Max515
The idea of being helpless for 6-8hrs is quite daunting, to me at least, and I'm intrigued by the idea of extending a session beyond 2hrs (my record is just short of that)
Such a long session must start to bring a whole host of other factors into play.
- I guess that immediate one must be the biological need to pee! I can't imagine the discomfort of having to hold on for hours (or consequences of not holding on!). Unless this is something you want to happen?
- Basic comfort must also be considered. Depending on how you plan to be tied there must (I think) be a risk of cramp or general stiffness (I mean your arms and legs, not the other 'member' 😁 ). I've suffered from leg cramps whilst in a tough tie and it wasn't pleasant - I dread to think how things might have turned out had I been unable to escape for another hour or 5!
- practicality and safety of being alone for such a long time. This will be down to personal circumstances and if you have guaranteed long duration 'home alone' time (no friends, relatives or delivery people likely to come visiting/knocking on the door). Safety is paramount and you can't avoid the obvious risks of being bound for longer periods of time, you mentioned a cord to pull if the keys didn't fall, but do you have an emergency release method just in case?
Back to the subject of increasing the release time....
How about using some proper insulation around your ice? I was thinking about using foam pipe insulation (or similar) as a cover for your ice release - this would be much more effective than socks and could/should extend the melting period quite appreciably.
As has a
eady been mentioned a smaller ring/larger ice combination will also work (combined with good insulation I'm sure this will help)
An electronic release would be the ultimate guarantee to any length of session you desired. A small Electro-magnet controlled by a timer (power on for 6-8 hours then switch off to release keys) would be a simple but effective alternative to ice.
Good luck with your plans and please share your adventures if you can
MJ