58-year-old bear from Northern California here. Been pumping on and off for years (mostly 2–2.5" cylinders, 5–8 inHg, 2–3×15 min sets). Current stats roughly 7.5 length × 6–6.2 girth (depending on how recently I’ve pumped).Goal is simple: push past 8" girth and keep the fat, veiny look I love showing off in saunas.Restarting a serious routine now. Visiting New Zealand for two months in January. Happy to swap routines, cylinder recommendations, progress pics (discreetly), or even meet up with fellow pumpers in the Bay Area or NZ.Any tips for breaking the 8-inch girth plateau with a thicker starting point are very welcome!Thanks for the welcome – great to be back among size-obsessed bears. 


