Help How can I improve my tourniquet method?

[ljyip]

I tried using a necktie. I had some difficulty getting the knot above my larynx, but it seemed to be barely when I executed it. (Used slipknot and a fly swatter as the turning handle of the tourniquet). Right after the final twist, I couldn't breathe and my mind was getting dizzy, but I didn't pass out in a minute.

I want to stick to using a necktie, since getting other rope without anyone else knowing is too difficult for me. But I'll still accept suggestions of other ropes.

Any other suggestions that I can improve my method or any other methods that would reduce the risk of failure? Thanks.

 

[Heart of Ice]

I've been using a combat tourniquet. Mine was expensive, try searching on Ebay for a used one if you can. I put a headband around my neck and put the tourniquet, tighten it, and feel woozy in a few seconds. Positioning did not seem to matter for me.

The nice thing about the combat tourniquet is that the twisting handle can be locked in place. It won't slip even if you fall.

 

[MaybeSoon]

I've been using a combat tourniquet. Mine was expensive, try searching on Ebay for a used one if you can. I put a headband around my neck and put the tourniquet, tighten it, and feel woozy in a few seconds. Positioning did not seem to matter for me.

The nice thing about the combat tourniquet is that the twisting handle can be locked in place. It won't slip even if you fall.

Are these easy to release when testing?

 

[Heart of Ice]

Are these easy to release when testing?

You need to unlock the mechanism, which is easy to do. I still wouldn't practice around my neck untill I got the hang of it. Practice around your leg first.

 

[MaybeSoon]

You need to unlock the mechanism, which is easy to do. I still wouldn't practice around my neck untill I got the hang of it. Practice around your leg first.

Thanks, actually leaning more towards this method than SN now.

 

[Backwood_tilt]

I've been using a combat tourniquet. Mine was expensive, try searching on Ebay for a used one if you can. I put a headband around my neck and put the tourniquet, tighten it, and feel woozy in a few seconds. Positioning did not seem to matter for me.

The nice thing about the combat tourniquet is that the twisting handle can be locked in place. It won't slip even if you fall.

Will you be attempting to CTB with the combat tourniquet, or were you just experimenting?

 

[Heart of Ice]

Will you be attempting to CTB with the combat tourniquet, or were you just experimenting?

I'm currently torn between the tourniquet method and sodium nitrite. The tourniquet is probably more failproof (literally nothing can go wrong unless you are found, those things do not come off on their own!) but the nitrite could be "nicer" in a way.

 

[Backwood_tilt]

I'm currently torn between the tourniquet method and sodium nitrite. The tourniquet is probably more failproof (literally nothing can go wrong unless you are found, those things do not come off on their own!) but the nitrite could be "nicer" in a way.

I'm so jealous the tourniquet works so well for you. Do you get any airway/trachea compression or discomfort with it?

 

[Heart of Ice]

I'm so jealous the tourniquet works so well for you. Do you get any airway/trachea compression or discomfort with it?

No. I can breathe pretty much normally during the process, albeit a bit labored. Besides the inherent awkwardness of this military-style device around my neck, I'd say this method has been painless in my test runs.