Barton,


I have a group of 6 canes of varying thickness. I would guess the lightest is about 1/8 inch thick, though it could be smaller. The rest are gradually thicker to about 1/2 inch. Also, the nice thing about rataan or bamboo is that they bend and give. The plastic ones, or even other types of wood are very rigid. More flexible canes are better for tattoo caning. Allows more varying intensity in tapping (or tattooing) the skin.
My advice for a first timer with canes is to go slow. Get a set that feels good to you and then work slowly with them to you and your sub are feeling good with them. Also, look up cane care on the net. There are some conditi0ning things you need to do with canes before using. Also, if you are going to use the canes on different subs, you need to clean them after each use. Or, better yet, do what I do and put your sub in charge of those things.
She likes to do it and makes sure the canes are in good condition, for me to use on her.


SirW