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Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:25 am
by iAmSofaKing
I was just curious to know which one is worse, stretching too fast like 14G to 12G, then 12G to a 10G, 10G to 8G waiting two-three weeks in between stretches.

Or just jumping from a 14G to an 8G?

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:06 am
by corazon_de_oro
You shouldn't do either of those, but I'd say skipping two sizes would be worse. Please keep in mind that you'd be increasing the size of the hole from 1.6mm to 3.2mm, doubling it in size! People don't think it matters at small sizes but you wouldn't skip from 8mm to 16mm, would you? Don't be in such a hurry; I promise your earlobes will still be there if you wait.

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:27 am
by Awful
It seems like you're wanting a suggestion on which wrong thing to do. The answer, like corazon says; You shouldn't do either.

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 12:22 am
by twosharks
Is it better if I push you off a tall building or hit you with my car?

When choosing between terrible things to do to yourself, one's no better than the other.

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:16 am
by iAmSofaKing
Im just asking which ones worse... Just curious is all

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:19 am
by Kayn9ne
I think skipping sizes might be a little worse than going to fast, I think a rip or blow out might happen first with jumping to bigger sizes

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:58 am
by StrickyCub
I agree with Kayne, although neither is recommended.
Skipping sizes can cause damage fairly quickly (ie going from 14g to 6g in one shot), whereas I think going too fast causes damage more slowly but over an extended period of time (ie going from 14g to 6g by upsizing every second week).
Either way, both will end up with you fucking up your lobes.

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:35 am
by Drrob
twosharks wrote:Is it better if I push you off a tall building or hit you with my car?

When choosing between terrible things to do to yourself, one's no better than the other.
That cracked me up twosharks - well said ! lol

Dr Rob.
:)

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:42 am
by Nic
lol i only waited 2 weeks between sizes, but my stretches never hurt. Its not the worst thing in the world. But if u have patience u should try to wait a lil longer. Just be careful homie, u only got one pair of ears. Dont ever force tapers.

Re: Whats worse? Stretching too fast or Skipping sizes

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:22 am
by Awful
Nic wrote:lol i only waited 2 weeks between sizes, but my stretches never hurt.
Left Lobe = 3/4 blown out, torn...

Enough said. :lol: