Paddle Question

[Shecallsmemaster]

I remember seeing some info on the net about the holes in paddles. I think I remember it saying that if you beveled the top of the hole it would cause welps to appear more quickly. I've got one shot at doing this so I want to do it right.

[Ozme52]

...and

It has less to do with the bevel than the holes themselves. The paddle will be preceded by compressed air that gathers in front of the paddle as you swing it. The air both slows the stroke and "cushions" the blow.

Holes reduce the amount (and size) of the air cushion. This can be a big deal and you can cause a lot of damage the first time you swing a paddle (type) you were familiar with that is now holed. Remember, k=mv**2. That means increased velocity causes a greater transfer of kinetic energy by an exponential amount (the velocity squared.)

Bevels may allow more air to be gathered and "forced" through the hole... so that may be why, if they're more effective...

So... as delia says, be careful. Especially the first few times you use a new implement.

[His_blizzard]

...and

It has less to do with the bevel than the holes themselves. The paddle will be preceded by compressed air that gathers in front of the paddle as you swing it. The air both slows the stroke and "cushions" the blow.

Holes reduce the amount (and size) of the air cushion. This can be a big deal and you can cause a lot of damage the first time you swing a paddle (type) you were familiar with that is now holed. Remember, k=mv**2. That means increased velocity causes a greater transfer of kinetic energy by an exponential amount (the velocity squared.)

Bevels may allow more air to be gathered and "forced" through the hole... so that may be why, if they're more effective...

So... as delia says, be careful. Especially the first few times you use a new implement.

Good lord Oz...I am so freaking impressed I think I have the vapors! ***fans self vigorously***

[delish]

Oooof... not necessarily. First off, welts are created by the force of the impact, when blood capillaries under the epidermis break. Second, how much someone bruises depends on a LOT of biochemical & other factors--in other words, not everyone bruises the same way or the same amount.

Most of the time, only the VERY VERY experienced should even ATTEMPT to leave a mark--many inexperienced folks leave marks that are an indication of poor skill, rather then precision. This is a commonly misunderstood part of impact play. Breaking more blood capillaries doesn't mean the play was "better" or "harder" necessarily.

If you ARE attempting to leave a mark & you are well versed in impact play (VERY experienced), I might suggest a cane, or another type of implement that has a much sharper, narrower impact zone. A paddle generally will leave the ass nice & red & sore, but won't mark, because it's larger, designed to heat, not designed to mark.

Good luck & play safe,

delia

I don't mean to hijack this thread, and I am sorry if this should be posted elsewhere on its own, but I am curious how one becomes well versed enough to leave a mark. It seems I don't mark easily, but I don't want permanent damage because of lack of experience. Any advice would be much appreciated, but I must say in advance that he doesn't share me. I'd much prefer him to be the one leaving the marks anyway. Thanks in advance!

[Ozme52]

Good lord Oz...I am so freaking impressed I think I have the vapors! ***fans self vigorously***


I guess size does count... ;)