ok so ive been wondering what size bathmates are suitable for certain sizes, and im sure those considering buying one would be interested to know aswell.
i would say the max size the bm can take depends on how much temporary expansion you usually get. because of expansion inside the tube, the max numbers listed by bathmate wont be the max size you can get to using that tube. for instance, i personally can get up to 0.8 inches of girth expansion and 0.3inch temp length inside the tube (inc. fluid retention), so to be on the safe side i will round this up to 1 inch girth and 0.5 inch temp length inside the tube as most people wont exceed that amount of expansion. therefore the max size you can get to in a given size is the max internal dimension -minus expansion/ temp gains:
hercules and x30: 8.5inch max length X 6.7inch max girth. this would translate to a max attainable/ usable size of around 8inch (bp) X 5.7inch (at thickest point).
x40: 10inch max length X 7.9inch max girth. this would translate to a max attainable/ usable size of around 9.5inch (bp) X 6.9inch (at thickest point).
as i said expansion varies for everyone and these figures will likely cover most basis. my base girth has gone up to around 5.7 inches now and all of a sudden im getting horrible gator bite, which is why i was considering a new pump. a pump sleeve will temporarily solve my problem but in the not too distant future i will have to upgrade.
anyway, these numbers seem right to me, what dyou guys think?
i would say the max size the bm can take depends on how much temporary expansion you usually get. because of expansion inside the tube, the max numbers listed by bathmate wont be the max size you can get to using that tube. for instance, i personally can get up to 0.8 inches of girth expansion and 0.3inch temp length inside the tube (inc. fluid retention), so to be on the safe side i will round this up to 1 inch girth and 0.5 inch temp length inside the tube as most people wont exceed that amount of expansion. therefore the max size you can get to in a given size is the max internal dimension -minus expansion/ temp gains:
hercules and x30: 8.5inch max length X 6.7inch max girth. this would translate to a max attainable/ usable size of around 8inch (bp) X 5.7inch (at thickest point).
x40: 10inch max length X 7.9inch max girth. this would translate to a max attainable/ usable size of around 9.5inch (bp) X 6.9inch (at thickest point).
as i said expansion varies for everyone and these figures will likely cover most basis. my base girth has gone up to around 5.7 inches now and all of a sudden im getting horrible gator bite, which is why i was considering a new pump. a pump sleeve will temporarily solve my problem but in the not too distant future i will have to upgrade.
anyway, these numbers seem right to me, what dyou guys think?
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