Sportcuffs - velcro handcuffs discontinued by Sportsheets - review by vegan.guy

The Sports Cuffs by Sportsheets are a set of adjustable, fabric restraints that can be used for both wrists and ankles. They are available in three colors and I highly recommend them.

The fabric is surprisingly soft and comfortable. It doesn't irritate the skin even when there is a lot of rubbing, twisting, and tugging. I didn't think that they could make something so comfortable yet so sturdy at the same time. I found it quite surprising that even the outside of the cuffs was relatively soft. Not nearly as soft as the inside, but it's still soft enough that if the outside of the cuffs rubs up against someone, they won't leave a red mark. There isn't much of an odor to the fabric either, which is another plus. I suppose there is a very slight smell similar to new bed sheets, but it's only noticeable if you really stick your nose in them. (Not one of their intended uses!) The back of the cardboard insert on the package says "Made of durable materials, comfortable neoprene backing and easy-on easy-off Velcro closures." That statement sums up the fabric quite nicely.

As far as cleaning them, I haven't needed to yet. It seems that they would be quite easy to clean though with just some soapy water and a washcloth. It feels like all of the fabrics would do a decent job of repelling liquids.

The cuffs are very, very adjustable in size. They can fit wrists (or ankles for that matter) ranging roughly from 1 inch to 4.5 inches in diameter. If you wrists don't come in somewhere in that range, you're probably going to want to skip out on these and then make your way to the nearest doctor. They are very easy to adjust since it's just Velcro that holds it together. While the Velcro is very easy to undo, it also holds very nicely while the cuffs are in use. I have a feeling that in a strength test, the fabric would rip apart before the Velcro comes undone.

The rings that come on each cuff are similar to keychain rings. They're a good size (1.25 inches in diameter) as you can easily run rope through it if you're planning on tying them off to something such as a bedpost or chair, or even a second set of cuffs on the wearer's ankles (I can't wait to get a second set of cuffs and try this!).

The package that the Sports Cuffs come in is pretty basic. It's a plastic clamshell case with a cardboard insert. The plastic is recyclable which is fantastic! It has a recycling number of 1. The front of the package has a half-naked woman wearing these with a man standing behind her and kissing her shoulder. Below the picture, it says "Keeping Couples Connected" and below that it says "Restraint Play." This is basically a really long way for me to tell you that the packaging is not discreet.

I really can't recommend these any more highly. I love them to death and I plan on getting a second set soon. Considering the durability, comfort, and cost, I can honestly say I have no idea why you're still reading this and not rushing to get your credit card. Order a set of these and you will not be disappointed!

So far my girlfriend and I have only used these once during sex. There was a decent amount of tugging and pulling on them and they seemed to hold up great. After looking them over I found 1 popped stitch, which isn't a big deal at all. They would be fine to keep using as is, but I sewed it up really quickly anyway just in case. This is just something to keep in mind if you plan on getting really wild while using these.

First off, let me say that I still love these! I have since gotten a second pair to use on my girlfriends ankles, and they work great! I'm somewhat surprised how well they are holding up. I haven't had to stitch them up at all since the first use. They don't show any wear and tear yet, and, considering what my girlfriend and I have put them through, I'll think they're going to hold up for quite a few more uses. I highly recommend getting a set or two of these cuffs. You wont be disappointed!