Release Methods

We are speaking about strict self bondage, the art of tying yourself up in such a way that you cannot free yourself until a certain time has passed. If you intend to practive self bondage, you will need some kind of release mechanism. The release mechanism has to be extremely reliable. Of course, you can also try to arrange that somebody will come to visit you, and find you tied up. This can be very exciting, but you should still use some kind of back up mechanism, for the case that the intended person does not come.

Release mechanisms come in two types: The first type works by keeping a set of keys out of your reach for some time period (key release mechanisms). The second type works by cutting a rope that is part of the construction that keeps you tied up. (I will call these rope cutting mechanisms, although in none of them the rope is actually cut)

Key release mechanisms have the advantage that they are simple, and therefore reliable. However their safety depends on other assumptions: That the keys fall within your reach, and that you will be able to free yourself, once you have them. After having been tied up for some time, your abilities may be much decreased, so be careful.

Rope cutting mechanisms are more complicated than key release mechanisms. Therefore, they are technically less reliable, but they can be used in cases where key release mechanisms cannot be used, typically in situations where you are totally immobalized, your hands are away from the floor, or separate from each other. I have used rope cutting mechanisms for the rack (see elsewhere on this page), for tying myself to a bed, and for tying myself on a chair.

Important Remark

Always use at least two release methods. At least one them must not depend on public electricity. Padlocks are always sold with two keys. If you are using a key release method, then make two sets of keys, and put them in different key releasers.

Overview of Methods

Here is a list of key release methods, and here is a list of rope cut release methods.

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