Steelworxx Steelheart Questions

[danj]

So I've been corresponding with Dietmar on sizing. I've been measuring and coming up with 3.25-3.5"flaccid...so say 86-88mm. Based on that Dietmar is thinking an overall length of about 93-95 (adding 5mm). This seems long for a guy currently wearing a cb-6000s. I'm now settled into the smallest spacer, too. So I pretty much always fill the 6000s cage. Do I want that extra 5mm?

Does this seem to jibe with everyone's experiences coming out of the plastic cb? I want enough room, but don't want excess tube length I don't need. I would say my cb-6000s is a pretty ideal length. Yet that tube is 2.5 inches. I realize the cb gives extra room at the spacer and ring, but so does the Steelheart, so why would I need all those extra mm? Should I just take my 3.25 - 3.5 flaccid length and use THAT for the overall length (as opposed to the tube length)? Any thoughts?

Seems like my Steelheart will be pretty big and maybe a little too obvious under my clothes. Maybe the 6000s isn't as small as I thought.

I really appreciate everyone's input. I'd hate to get my device all the way from Germany and have it not fit!

[Atone]

@danj, that does seem pretty big if you like the fit of the CB6000S. What diameter are you getting? I have found that all the different devices that I have all have a different "feel" to them so it is hard to compare one to another. I personally don't like having any extra length in the tube but that may vary based on the diameter as well.

The only thing worse than having a device that is too big is having one that is too small. At least if it is too big you can wear it and use it as a guide to refine the sizing. If it is too small you are pretty well screwed.

-A

[danj]

Atone,

I'm looking at 35mm for the diameter of the tube. I might think about having him bring it down to 33 or 34mm. I'm still measuring, so not certain yet.

On another note regarding pricing, I would assume you didn't pay the 19% VAT (as a US resident) since it exported out of the EU? From what I've seen on the web, this looks to be the case.

[gungadn]

I don't have any experience with the S model. I had the cb6K before the S model came out and I wasn't ready to spend anything more on plastic. So, I cant make a comparison directly to the S model... but...

My flaccid measurement I came up with was between 2.75 and 3. Yes, the CB6K always felt a bit long when flacid. I went with 95mm total length. 35mm tube. (unless he has offered a custom, the website lists the next size down on tube to be 29mm which is really small).

I would actually be comfortable if my tube was 5 or even 10 mm shorter. But, it is even comfortable during morning erections. So, not worth messing with success over a couple of mm's. However, if I was ever sending it back anyway for any other adjustment (smaller ring, etc...), I would probably have him shorten it a bit.

So, ***personal opinion only*** Deitmers suggestion of 93-95 sounds about right.

No, I was not charged any VAT as a US resident.

[gungadn]

If it helps at all (and if the attachments work). Here is a side by side of the Steelheart (35mm tube vy 95mm length) and the CB6K

[gungadn]

Other angle

[Atone]

I might think about having him bring it down to 33 or 34mm. I'm still measuring, so not certain yet.

I don't think he can do 33 or 34 (although you should ask) but I know he can do 32mm because I have one.

and no VAT.

-A

[Atone]

If it helps at all (and if the attachments work). Here is a side by side of the Steelheart (35mm tube vy 95mm length) and the CB6K

I love the way that steelheart2 looks next to the CB6K. It just doesn't look nearly that big next to it.

[danj]

gungadn,

Great photos, that does help me get some perspective if I go with a tube around that size. Glad to see it looks smaller than I expected. Thanks for posting them.

Atone,

Yeah, I need to check further with Dietmar on what he can do on diameter. Though, I think 35mm will be fine anyway. I don't think I'd want to shave off more than a couple mm.

The VAT savings is great, really makes the Steelheart a great deal. Can't wait to get this thing ordered

[poor]

What is the difference between the 1&2?

Is either the comfort ring and anatomic base worth the extra €?