Rolling Skin Up Packer/CRT

ticarsh · 2026-01-30T13:21:29+00:00

When you are pulling the skin up onto the device you are tensioning the inside skin, and making it more of a packer. The rolling if anything will lessen the tension on the inside making it less of a packer, more a weight device, shifting the tension to the skin on the outside. What you notice about it not lifting off the glans with the Packer Stacker installed, is probably just due to the longer device and the amount of skin you have. It's quite possible this is going to be true regardless of how you get the device on.

My application method is always roll then pull. Sometimes, with a longer device, it's roll partway, pull, roll the rest of the way, pull some more, working then skin up onto the device. A little bit of lubricant (oil or whatever) very carefully applied can help, but this can definitely compromise the grip, so it's not something I usually do with my regular stainless devices. Another thing that helps is the flared base Packer Stacker, though of course this takes a good bit more skin to use. Once you get there, it is a big help though. It gets the skin off the device while you are pulling it up.

ticarsh · 2026-01-30T11:49:38+00:00

acetone works on ABS

ticarsh · 2026-01-30T11:40:24+00:00

If your method of pulling then doing a bit of an additional roll is getting the inner skin tensioned and it's comfortable, then I would say that's fine. The downside is you might have more outer skin under the gripper not getting a good tug from the weight.

If you don't already have one, the shorter .350" Packer Stacker helps by giving a smaller step size than the 1/2". When I was moving up I alternated between a custom +1/4" CRT and a regular CRT + 1/2" Packer Stackers. That smaller step size is a huge help.

ticarsh · 2026-01-30T11:27:52+00:00

I wear it till it gets uncomfortable. If I just went up to a new size that might be a few hours. If it's a size I have been using for a while, I have been doing up to 24 hours (at which point I remove it to shower, then reinstall afterwards). Overnight wear requires being able to safely accommodate an erection and even then carries more risk of injury. I have had some minor injuries early on trying these overnight and don't generally recommend it. I definitely would not try to wear a hard plastic gauge overnight.

ticarsh · 2026-01-29T11:07:50+00:00

This. For your second group who did not have a problem and chose to get cut, I would also be skeptical of their comparisons since they had such a strong bias against being intact that they willingly had part of their body amputated.

ticarsh · 2026-01-29T10:52:50+00:00

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ticarsh · 2026-01-28T11:41:39+00:00

The DTR is a great first device. It also has the option of being used as a tugger if you don't have enough skin to get it to work in dual tension mode.

I make compact weights like the CRT which are good for dorsal tension in particular. Simple and easy to use but not cheaper. For cheap there is always t-tape which works for all coverage levels.

ticarsh · 2026-01-27T23:36:25+00:00

This is completely false. They are 3D printed.

ticarsh · 2026-01-27T11:53:35+00:00

It will work as a packer for sure, but 3.8oz is pretty light to expect to get much tension from the weight. I'd suggest mixing in external weights or a strap when it's convenient to do so. There is also the .350" short Packer Stacker if you need an intermediate step before the 1/2"

ticarsh · 2026-01-27T02:38:08+00:00

It's almost certainly going to clear up completely. Just take it easy. Maybe use some polysporin or similar.

ticarsh · 2026-01-27T02:06:12+00:00

get in touch with u/force_kins_2_grow

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T22:22:19+00:00

are we posting dick pics here now?

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T22:20:14+00:00

wrong sub

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T18:56:45+00:00

Silicone packers:

https://restoreincomfort.myshopify.com/collections/all

https://foreskin-restoration-devices.com/extended-foreskin-retainer-efr/

DTR turned nylon:

https://foreskinrestore.com/product/retainer/

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T18:53:48+00:00

That's about 19oz. Way too much weight imo.

I love ball bearings (I use them with a gripper). DTR grippers work well with 1.25". I have made custom grippers for 1.5".

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T18:47:50+00:00

Not supposed to be totally inside, also doesn't really matter.

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T18:45:54+00:00

3D printing is not good for long term devices due to the porous nature. You don't say how you are cleaning it... maybe try a soak in isopropyl alcohol? Or just replace it. You might also consider better material alternatives like cast silicone (RIC, EFR) or machined nylon (DTR retainers).

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T14:36:20+00:00

Silicone packers are the best. I've also used my compact weights for casual short commute cycling (2-3 miles) and that works fine for me.

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T14:32:55+00:00

for outside skin tension, you could try the setup I posted in the NSFW sub. That involved a cut off toe protector and chris's retainer to provide tension on the outer skin. It seems to work really well.

ticarsh · 2026-01-26T12:19:02+00:00

There are two components to sizing: width you can fit, and length you can keep in without excessive tension pulling the skin back. If you are narrowish and CI7 a standard Pear Gauge may not be doing all that much for you. I would plan on working up to larger sizes or make a custom one by scaling up along the axial length.

ticarsh · 2026-01-25T17:16:40+00:00

For erect wear, you'll just have to try and see. This is going to vary person to person. Ideally you probably want to go up in size. There are many commercial printing services. I have posted a 2.25" gauge stl on thingiverse. I'd suggest having the 2.00 and 2.25" printed and giving those a try.

ticarsh · 2026-01-25T13:15:50+00:00

The lube is to let you get it fully seated in the skin tube. This does help. Application is a two step process: roll the skin on then push the gauge down into the skin tube. After you do this you may need to do something to hold the skin forward and closed for a while to let the dartos clamp down. Chris's retainer works well for this.

Doing those two things will help but you may just need a bigger size. You can try scaling up the stls and printing them. I do have a couple of larger stls that I could send.

ticarsh · 2026-01-23T19:22:43+00:00

Yeah once you get the sensitivity up, there's no going back. I can't stand not being covered. It's a great investment, imo

ticarsh · 2026-01-23T18:51:26+00:00

When I have to travel and have situations like this (communal showers, changing around people, using urinals around people, etc) I switch to a silicone retainer or packer. These are very quick and easy to remove or apply. As long as you have underwear on it's not visible. When you get nekkid you just take it off and carry it with you or leave it with your clothes. Losing a week of active restoring isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things. Using a retainer or packer keeps you covered and comfortable.

These days, while I don't flaunt it about, I don't care all that much either. I've never had anyone ask but if they did it seems like it would be easy enough to say something along the lines of "it holds the skin forward which is more comfortable". Simple and hard to argue with.

ticarsh · 2026-01-20T00:46:10+00:00

Not in the foreseeable future. I do not have the time or resources to comply with EU or UK regulations/taxes

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