Rope or cuffs and ankle restraints?

Contributor: sugarOne sugarOne
If you had to choose between ropes or ankle cuffs and ropes , which one would you choose?
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Total votes: 124 (118 voters)
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Contributor: Destri Destri
Quote:
Originally posted by sugarOne
If you had to choose between ropes or ankle cuffs and ropes , which one would you choose?
To me, using rope requires some expertise, and time, to use. Shibari is beautiful to look at, but I just don't have the patience!
08/31/2010
Contributor: Illusional Illusional
Quote:
Originally posted by Destri
To me, using rope requires some expertise, and time, to use. Shibari is beautiful to look at, but I just don't have the patience!
Basically. I'd rather it be ready to use in a heartbeat.
08/31/2010
Contributor: Dusk Dusk
I said cuffs, but I love both depending on the circumstances
08/31/2010
Contributor: Liz2 Liz2
I am not a Girl Scout and I can not tie a knot that both looks good and that can be untied w/o a using a scissor.
08/31/2010
Contributor: sugarOne sugarOne
Id have to agree rope involves some type of knowledge. I would go for the rope!
08/31/2010
Contributor: Calis666 Calis666
Cuffs, depending which ones, are most of the time more comftable. But ropes are more cheap and you can do much more with then! But also hard to learn... so - cuffs
08/31/2010
Contributor: V.T.T V.T.T
Both! I love the look of cuffs, but rope is mega sexy and connective.
09/03/2010
Contributor: Kinkology Kinkology
Heh, see avatar. A basic wrist or ankle bind literally takes less than a minute to tie properly. It's the more elaborate stuff that takes time. Plus with $100 worth of hand conditioned hemp bondage rope you can do much more than you can with $100 worth of cuffs. I do plan on getting some ankle cuffs though because I love the look of ankle cuffs and a spreader bar.
09/03/2010
Contributor: Darkness Withinus Darkness Withinus
Here I am a little conflicted. I prefer to use ropes, this is because I have a lot of experience with them now and have done a lot of research. But in the beginning I would only use cuffs because they are a little safer when you don't have the experience.
09/03/2010
Contributor: Throwingawaysoon Throwingawaysoon
If rope can include shoe laces, ties, sheets, rope, and any other "tie-able" thing, than I choose rope
10/03/2010
Contributor: Trashley Trashley
Quote:
Originally posted by Destri
To me, using rope requires some expertise, and time, to use. Shibari is beautiful to look at, but I just don't have the patience!
Ugh, but once you do, once you do!

And there's so much stuff you can do with it.. I can't even put my LUST for rope into words!
10/03/2010
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
We prefer the cuffs/restraints. Mainly because that's all we've been exposed to. I picked up a nice set of leather cuffs years ago. They have worked out well!
10/03/2010
Contributor: Madeira Madeira
Wrist and ankle cuffs, for speed, but I looooove ropes too
10/04/2010
Contributor: mllebeauty mllebeauty
Quote:
Originally posted by Madeira
Wrist and ankle cuffs, for speed, but I looooove ropes too
I agree. There was no option for both!
10/06/2010
Contributor: Ropeguy Ropeguy
Cuffs for speed/ easy to use, rope for cost/ versatility.
10/07/2010
Contributor: AussieSarah AussieSarah
Love rope play but from a practical perspective... you can have cuffs anywhere for quick use whether in the bedroom, car or even somewhere outside like a forest or deserted park somewhere.

So cuffs more practical
10/07/2010
Contributor: hollie87 hollie87
I have to agree with Ropeguy. Cuffs for speed and rope for versatility.
10/16/2010
Contributor: VanillaFreeSex VanillaFreeSex
with rope, you must know what you are doing. You must have scissors handy in case of emergency or safe word. silk ties create a great illusion for beginners who just want the "feeling" of being tied up.

I like the visual aspect of ropes in other ways then restraint.
12/02/2010
Contributor: LavenderSkies LavenderSkies
Quote:
Originally posted by sugarOne
If you had to choose between ropes or ankle cuffs and ropes , which one would you choose?
Cuffs
12/14/2010
Contributor: Lady Neshamah Lady Neshamah
it depends. sometimes if i'm more in an art mood then ropes, if i want to wire the sub up fast then cuffs.
12/15/2010
Contributor: C4ss C4ss
Cuffs.
12/15/2010
Contributor: sbon sbon
Cuffs...more convenient and more comfortable.
12/15/2010
Contributor: Miss Morphine Miss Morphine
I don't actually own cuffs anymore. So by default I must go with rope; it's my favorite.
12/17/2010
Contributor: rdytogo rdytogo
Cuffs are easier to use and a lot quicker although rope can be fun if your looking to do something different.
12/17/2010
Contributor: Gallowraven Gallowraven
Quote:
Originally posted by sugarOne
If you had to choose between ropes or ankle cuffs and ropes , which one would you choose?
BOTH! I cant choose. they each have their usefulness. as ropes can be used on just about anything anywhere, and are readily available at just about any store. cuffs, (such as leather or other soft, sturdy material) are great, as they are much more comfortable, but a bit more limited than ropes, and cost a lot more. it is also much quicker to put someone in the cuffs than it is ropes.
01/10/2011
Contributor: Mr. & Mrs. Peg Mr. & Mrs. Peg
Cuffs are easier to get on, easier to get off and a whole lot more comfortable. We have some hospital style fleece-lined cuffs that you can't wriggle out of, but don't cause any discomfort.
01/19/2011
Contributor: married with children married with children
cuffs are a lot easier for those of us who are not good with tying knots
01/19/2011
Contributor: That Guy That Guy
Rope requires too much thought and preparation. If there's anything my sex life needs less of, it's thought and preparation.
01/25/2011
Contributor: Miss T Miss T
Shibari is beautiful, sexy and a bit complicated if you don't know what your doing. But the hubby and I love it! Yes, handcuffs are easier but we find ourselves always resorting to our rope stash...
01/25/2011