This thread began just before I went the Canaries for a couple of weeks, which meant I wasn’t able to contribute while the topic developed. However, I’ve now caught up, but rather than “quote”, I’ll just make general comments regarding observations.
My arsenal comprises of the CAT RO2, the TLC tugger and “T” taping.
My history is that I’ve been into PE for some time now, having started with vacuum pumping quite a while ago. It was when I first started jelquing though, that I noticed the skin around my old circ scar becoming looser. Then by chance I stumbled on an article on another board and discovered it was actually possible to restore my foreskin, what a joy to learn that was! Consequently I concentrated my efforts on restoring. I began with “T” taping. This is a little involved, especially while getting used to it and can be a little hit and miss. You also have to be aware of the point of equilibrium, the circ scar, and, as with some other devices, make sure this is central to the tape, as skin directly under the tape doesn’t get stretched. Nonetheless, it’s the most comfortable and I still prefer taping at night.
Subsequently, I purchased the CAT RO2, the earlier version that had a threaded rod. The CAT is designed with an inner cap/cup/cone (call it what you will) and is made from hard plastic that pushes against the glance. The shaft skin is then pulled over the outside of the cap/cup/cone (call it what you will) and trapped by the outer cap/cup/cone (call it what you will) made from soft silicone that slides over the top; this is actually a modified teat from a babies feeder. The threaded rod (now a plunger on the newer, better engineered and more sophisticated model) is then screwed in, pushing the glance further back and putting tension on the foreskin. There’s also the facility for attaching a strap, or whatever, to the other end of the threaded rod to put simultaneous tension on the remaining outer shaft skin. Also with the CAT, there’s no need to worry about the P.O.E. Because it can stretch in both directions at once equal tension is placed on both inner and outer foreskin trapped inside the outer cap/cup etc., (cor, this is hard work!) respectively.
My research threw up a slightly different account to Fish Tacos regarding the development of skin grafting pioneered by surgeons working on burn’s victims. I read it was balloons that were placed under the skin and inflated to create the pressure? I’m not saying my information is any more accurate, but I would’ve thought saline would be absorbed into the body? However, to save an argument I’ll compromise and say perhaps the balloons were inflated with saline?
I also learned that the object of the process was to create just enough tension to encourage cell division, not to tear or damage and as a consequence, not require time to rest and repair. Therefore, my program has been mostly 24/7. I feel though my progress has been slower than most for a couple of reasons: one, my mutilation at birth was botched and nearly cost me my dick! As a result I have a thick scar on the underside of my shaft, in addition to the circ scar, that defies stretching. The second draw back has been my own inconsistency; still involved with PE and flirting with it, I flit from one aspect to the other, trying to devise some method whereby I can do both at once and at last I think I might be getting there!
With all the abuse the CAT suffered, sometimes having to contend with a pumped foreskin, the outer cone became stretched and started to slip. I looked into getting a replacement and could have bought just the cap, but in stead looked at the newer design of the complete item. However I dithered when also looking at the TLC; being into PE and wanting a longer dick, anything that pushes, like the CAT, rather than just pulls, like the TLC, is a touch concerning. Consequently I bought both! Which I prefer though is debatable as both have their merits and I often interchange, the main thing is I’m making skin. I normally use them strapped to the knee, though eithe can be noticed if trousers are tight fitting, however loose long "T" shirts etc., help cover up. Also either can be used strapped up around the waste or over the shoulder if desired.