REP Support for LG Hanger - Q & A

**Dr Ric** · 08-06-2013

Visual comparison of LG Hanger and "vac" hanger. There have been a few individuals who have erroneously wanted to compare the LG Hanger to the well known "vac" hangers; essentially there is no comparison as illustrated by these photos: https://www.pegym.com/forums/groups/...dsc01434c.html and https://www.pegym.com/forums/groups/...dsc01421c.html . The "vac' hanger is approximately 20% the size of the LG Hanger and works almost strictly by vacuum cup only. The LG Hanger works trough vacuum induced expansion, resulting in the glans and part of the shaft packing the LG Hanger. The packing as one can learn with practice creates the traction weight bearing capacity through friction. The vacuum serves a secondary component.

**Dr Ric** · 08-06-2013

Originally Posted by Baba_Booey

I notice that the instructions have weight being attached before the pump is used, but the weight is on a bed and not actually hanging. Then the next pic has the weight hanging and the pump is attached.

I've always just pumped up to 10hg, removed the pump, then attached the weight. This works for me, but the pics make it appear that he is pumping while the weight is attached. Is there anything wrong with the way I'm doing it?

I insert completely, pump to -7 in Hg, remove pump and add weights.

**donjelqer76** · 08-06-2013

Originally Posted by Dr Ric

I insert completely, pump to -7 in Hg, remove pump and add weights.

I do exactly the same

**donjelqer76** · 08-06-2013

Originally Posted by Dr Ric

Agreed, non breathable material will form vacuum bubble s, the breathing kind will support with out bubbling; one analogy would be support socks or nylons for the ladies. Is this tape called "hurt free" from Rite Aid?

The Rite-Aid wrap is called "first aid pain-free wrap". I'll attach a picture in a minute. I find that it's a bit softer and adheres to its self a bit better.

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**akaTrex** · 08-06-2013

Only my second day and I too do exactly the same.

Didn't want to drop the weight on my bare tootsies!

**donjelqer76** · 08-06-2013

Just something to add..

At first I would leave my pump connected while I hung so I could monitor vacuum. However, I found that my pump leaks a bit internally and I would lose vacuum as time went on. I haven't had the problem since disconnecting the pump while I hang.

**bored** · 08-06-2013

Originally Posted by donjelqer76

The Rite-Aid wrap is called "first aid pain-free wrap". I'll attach a picture in a minute. I find that it's a bit softer and adheres to its self a bit better.

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Nice find DJ. Found it online for 3$ if anyone's interested Rite Aid Brand Rite Aid Pain Free Tape 3in x 2.3yds : bandages

**G4Gold** · 08-08-2013

Alright!

Anyone got a review of the LG ganger yet? Keen on buying one, but still have some Q's and stuff.

f.eks, what about skin stretch? Is that not needed with th LG?

Please give us a review - those of you that have been using it

Cheers

**donjelqer76** · 08-08-2013

I'm still holding off on doing a review for a little bit. I'd like to get around 100 hours of use before doing one.

As for your question:
skin stretch: Yes, when you first start you'll experience some skin stretch. Just follow the recommend progression and you'll be fine (the skin will stretch as needed as you progress)

**Oblong** · 08-08-2013

Originally Posted by donjelqer76

I will also caution against non-permeable caps/diaphragms/etc. Each time I experimented with one of these attempts I caused vacuum blisters to form. In your own experimentation, I would recommend sticking to breathable materials so this doesn't happen to you.

Hello don,

You write that "vacuum blisters" formed, but I haven't read that you needed to take a break to recover. From experience with vacuum blisters it is impossible for them to heal while continuing to hang.
I am interested in this LG hanger but wary of vacuum blister complications, thereupon could you please define in detail your interpretation of a vacuum blister?

Originally Posted by Dr Ric

Agreed, non breathable material will form vacuum bubble s, the breathing kind will support with out bubbling; one analogy would be support socks or nylons for the ladies. Is this tape called "hurt free" from Rite Aid?

Hello Dr Ric,

You write that vacuum bubbles will form, I am uncertain what you mean by "bubbles", do bubbles differentiate from blisters, moreover, could you please define your interpretation of bubbles/blisters, or both?

Thank you

Ob