the appeal of stocks

[tmnt_fan]

Stocks are definitely a big thing in the tickling world, but they have a couple disadvantages (in my opinion)

First, they are not the most practical way of restraining a ticklee. After all, seeing as how relativly easy it is to simply tie down a person's feet with rope or cuffs or whatever, why go through all the trouble of building or buying a set of stocks? Theyre big and bulky, and not too easy to carry around lol

Second, I imagine they wouldn't be very comfortable for the ticklee. How good could it feel to be pulling your ankles against unyielding wood? especially as opposed to soft rope or leather?

(btw, i'm not bashing stocks... these are just some thoughts)

Any opinions?

 

[Donaar]

having built a set before i can say they are big and bulky, as for the comfort, just put some padding around the ankle holes to make them more comfortable for the ticklee. Personally, I prefer stocks for a couple reasons. The Lee can't see your hands or anything past them adding the element of surprise, easy places (if build in) to tie the toes back, and it keeps the ankles a good distance apart from each other (again if build for that).

 

[The Last Laugh]

After all, seeing as how relativly easy it is to simply tie down a person's feet with rope or cuffs or whatever, why go through all the trouble of building or buying a set of stocks?

I don't know, it seems to me that stocks are actually easier to use. The ticklee' ankles are placed in the holes, the stocks are closed and locked, and you're ready to go. Very fast and not much hassle at all. That's how it is for me, anyway.

I personally don't like using rope directly on a ticklee's body, especially on the skin. It can be uncomfortable if not done well (I'm certainly not good at it) and it takes more time to do. I prefer cuffs, and use them regularly in my videos. But in my opinion, neither rope or cuffs are as secure as stocks. You have to do a very good job for them to keep the ankles really still, especially when going for unusual positions. With stocks, the ankles can't go anywhere. You don't have to worry about the rope being too loose, for instance. Admittedly, the feet can still wiggle in stocks, but it can easily be fixed using toe bondage anyway.

Most stocks are indeed rather cumbersome. But if you do all or most of your sessions in the same place (as I do), it doesn't matter much. And yes, you have to go to some trouble and expense to buy or build them, but once you do have them they're very convenient.

Second, I imagine they wouldn't be very comfortable for the ticklee.

As Donaar said, it's a simple matter of using padding. Stocks can actually be fairly comfortable for most ticklees, though a few are more sensitive and can be a little sore after a session. I also agree with Donaar that the fact that the stocks partially block the ticklee's vision, in particular preventing her from seeing her own feet or the tickler's hands, can add a neat psychological factor. And again, stocks lend themselves very well to toe bondage, which I personally use.

(btw, i'm not bashing stocks... these are just some thoughts)

That's quite alright, your comments are perfectly valid and make for an interesting discussion.

 

[Stocks Quillman]

The stocks are fun to me because they bring back that old-timey feel. People actually were punished in these devices. But the thing I don't like in videos with stocks is how creaky they can be.

 

[knicks255]

I don't really have a concrete answer for this. I guess people like them because they're like a part of tickle lore at this point.

 

[Bator]

I had an apparatus built for me. I saw one in a bondage shop and it was like $10,000. I bought all of the wood, hinges, shellac, stain, varnish, underlay, leather upholstery and a buddy helped me build it. I had to get an upholsterer to finish it and install the restraints, but I knew him too, so it didn't matter. It's called a Mantis or a Devil, depending on who you ask. It set me back a few bucks, but man, was it worth it.

 

[ticklehound]

I don't know... I've never used stocks myself, but they look like the ultimate tickling apparatus. I'm basing this just as an observer.

If I read a promo for a tickling video, and they mention 'stocks' - I get really excited & look forward to seeing the preview & am more likely to buy it! I guess I like the immediate sense of helplessness that happens when they're locked closed.

That said, whatever you're using as bondage, when it comes to feet tickling, it all begins & ends with securing the legs & knees. After that, it's all downhill.

Now that I think of it, I've seen some videos where they use big cushioned chairs with an open slat in the back, that (with a little rope), that's just as effective as stocks, I think....

 

[Emishticklish]

Whereas I agree with you in some aspects, the appeal of stocks I can't escape. lol. I like hardcore restraint. I mean, when I'm tickling women I like them to be unable to move. At all. So while I'm working over her feet in the stocks, toes tied back, I can get amazing reactions not only by being tickled like crazy but being forced to take it while completely helpless. Fighting back can be a nice change of pace, and then I'd used something like cuffs or ropes so they are free to thrash...but stocks or mummification is ideal.

 

[Soda Bobinski]

The stocks are fun to me because they bring back that old-timey feel. People actually were punished in these devices. But the thing I don't like in videos with stocks is how creaky they can be.

Oh , sure. Of course you're gonna be pro stocks. 😛

 

[tkl-pen]

It all depends on the way they're built. Tickle Abuse's Tommy builds a wide variety of tickling devices based on stocks that are designed to hold the girl firmly within harmlessly soft restraints. Tickle Intensive uses wooden stocks that have a soft material in the ankle holes to prevent chafing and injury. Stocks are wonderful if they are well designed.

 

[Dandy Jack]

Stocks are great. When using them as a ler perfect control of the foot is obtained.

I used to play at Passive Arts in Los Angeles. They have excellent equipment.

I think they are now called the Sanctuary.

Their stocks are outstanding.

I recommend properly made stocks for intense tickling fun!

Dandy Jack!

 

[pgt1400]

I love em...its more visual.

 

[EarthOne1]

I had an apparatus built for me. I saw one in a bondage shop and it was like $10,000. I bought all of the wood, hinges, shellac, stain, varnish, underlay, leather upholstery and a buddy helped me build it. I had to get an upholsterer to finish it and install the restraints, but I knew him too, so it didn't matter. It's called a Mantis or a Devil, depending on who you ask. It set me back a few bucks, but man, was it worth it.

$10,000?!

Wow. How much does it cost to just make a set yourself? Come to think of it, where is a good place to buy specialty tickle furniture like the ones on TickleAbuse or CzechTicklishGirls (they've got like 10 different kinds of furniture - my favourite is the gangster)? Or do you have to build it all yourself, cause I am no good with carpentry

 

[Sensualswitch10]

I absolutely love using the stocks. Like Donaar and Bator, I built my own stocks. They aren't big or bulky though. I came up with a design where there's a base that attaches to my bed and the part that holds the ankles gets clamped onto the base. I wanted the stock part to be removable and interchangeable to allow for multiple sized holes and varying the distance between the holes. And I needed something that could be "put away". I'm not exactly ready for everyone who comes over to see that I own such "furniture".

I might see if they'll let me demo them at NEST, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea since I get nervous speaking in front of crowds, plus I'll be a newbie.

I don't use them as much as I'd like to because a simple tie up is fairly no big deal to most vanilla girls. However, when you bust out a set of homemade stocks, they tend to be like, wow, you're really into this, aren't you!

 

[gilmourwaters]

Ive used them and been locked in them in the past. Cant be beat for immobility , safety , comfort if correctly padded , and just heightens the "ominous" level to a session. Ropes and such aren't as good to me simply because its time consuming , and if not bound well one can get loose are receive rope burns ...just my 2 cents

 

[milagros317]

....
Second, I imagine they wouldn't be very comfortable for the ticklee. How good could it feel to be pulling your ankles against unyielding wood? especially as opposed to soft rope or leather?
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Many stocks have soft padding inside the wooden hole for comfort.

 

[TklMyGFsSoles]

They give me the best way to tie every single toe so they're immobile!

 

[_virginie_]

I've been bound and tickled in some pretty immobile ways, but there is something about the stocks. Watching that big, heavy wooden slat come down, watching every one of your toes being tied back to an eyelet... I'm normally squirming before it even gets started!

One of my favourite things with stocks is the sort with wrist holes in the middle, and being put in them face down, bum up in the air. There's something ridiculously vulnerable about the position

 

[Aeveirra]

I agree that they are a little "over-rated".
And yet, I can not deny that they have a sort of "classic æsthetic" to them.
I didnt read the comments yet, but I'm sure many people just had to say "well you can put padding in the wood". So... I'm not going to touch that most obvious aspect.

Sometimes stocks can have creative, or a mult-functional design.
For instance, the type with 4 holes, for restraining both ankles and wrists at the same time.
That's an interesting one...Plus, stocks are (I think) one of the best possible methods to use toe-ties!

--- One last thing, think about all the foot lovers out there! I'm not really into feet, but can't help imagine this is one their biggest appeals. The Stocks epitomize the Ticklees" feet as the sole focus.
Hhehe, get it? sole ??? 😉 lol. *giggles to herself alone*
*walks away slowly*

 

[practice_the_ch]

Ropes and cuffs just don't cut it for foot tickling. Stocks are definitely in the works for this year.

The ropes and cuffs have worked pretty well, and are fine in terms of immobilization for just about everywhere. But, if you've got a squirmer (like I'm lucky to have) with extra ticklish feet, ropes/cuffs/etc really aren't very effective.

 

[SoleMates]

I remember one day when I was talking to a friend of mine about the business, and he says to me, "Where can I buy stocks?"

And I'm like, "Uh, I don't really know anything about that, you might want to try a financial advis... oh. OHHHHH. Duh."

I'll probably build a set once I move out of my current place. Not enough room to store 'em OR use 'em.

 

[Sterling]

I think the idea is pretty hot. I was locked into stocks once when I was younger, but unfortunately didn't experience any "fun-time." Honestly though, rope or a belt works just fine. You can buy fairly inexpensive bondage cuffs that'll provide the same results. You can buy Liberator-brand fuzzy cuffs for under $50 depending on where you shop, and they're super soft, and super comfy.. I've used these with my last GF and they definitely did the trick.

Also, silence is golden, but duct-tape is silver. If you don't want to deal with taking it off and pulling hairs etc., you can wrap it around jean cuffs, or long sleeved shirts.

 

[_virginie_]

I think the idea is pretty hot. I was locked into stocks once when I was younger, but unfortunately didn't experience any "fun-time." Honestly though, rope or a belt works just fine. You can buy fairly inexpensive bondage cuffs that'll provide the same results. You can buy Liberator-brand fuzzy cuffs for under $50 depending on where you shop, and they're super soft, and super comfy.. I've used these with my last GF and they definitely did the trick.

Also, silence is golden, but duct-tape is silver. If you don't want to deal with taking it off and pulling hairs etc., you can wrap it around jean cuffs, or long sleeved shirts.

I'll second bondage cuffs being a great alternative - I've got some wonderful padded leather ones that you can pull on as hard as you can for ages and they don't hurt or even leave a mark. My bf's pretty strong, and he's never managed to hurt his wrists straining in them, so they get my approval!

I'd choose a ball gag or something similar over duct tape though, might not keep someone as quiet as duct tape, but I like the look of shock/astonishment people have when gagged. Each to their own though

 

[Wade]

I've never been in stocks -- never been in the same room as a set of stocks -- but as a very ticklish person I admit the idea of being in stocks makes me a little frantic. Having my feet just out there, immobilized and available to anyone, basically separated from the rest of my body by a wooden slab, is crazy-making. And then if someone walked around back and got anywhere near my helpless sides I'd probably have a nervous breakdown. It seems like there's an extremity to the helplessness created by stocks that goes beyond many other situations.

 

[Sterling]

Being gagged is so scary to me! It's hard to breathe and I'll start panicking.