What we used: Pipedream Fetish Fantasy Bed Bindings Restraint Kit
From: UberKinky
Price: £25.99
Material(s): Nylon (cuffs and webbing straps), Velcro (cuffs), Metal (fasteners), plastic (buckles)
Reviewers: Lizzie & Thomas

Like the idea of bondage? Looking to tie someone to your bed? UberKinky very kindly sent us this Fetish Fantasy underbed restraint system to try out. If you’re sick of messing about with ties, scarves and dressing gown belts, it could be perfect for you. (And you don’t need a fancy wrought iron headboard, either!)

 

First thoughts …

Lizzie
Up until now, Thomas and I have been using a homemade bed bondage rig, which has served us pretty well over the past few years but first impressions? These Fetish Fantasy underbed restraints appear to be quite a step up. (Sorry, Thomas. That’s not a comment on your DIY skills – it’s just that this system looks so much quicker and simpler to use.)

Webbing straps; soft, detachable cuffs; quick-release Velcro … 

Thomas
I’ve looked at these underbed restraint systems in the past but wasn’t convinced they would work, so it will be interesting to see how this one performs. And there is nothing wrong with cable anchors and Japanese bondage rope tied to a bed base, so there! It may not look pretty but it does the job!

 

The packaging …

Lizzie
A white box with a picture of a woman in latex bound to a bed. To be fair, it does show you what’s inside but the message isn’t exactly subtle. The word ‘Fetish’ is in enormous font, too.

Thomas
The typical packaging for a bondage product, showing a model in bondage gear writhing about whilst being basically unrestrained by the restraint system. I’m not sure how easy it would actually be to get those pants off her. Maybe that’s why her arms are so free?

*Please note that the box displayed on the UberKinky website is different to the one we received for review.

 

The construction …

Lizzie
Five webbing straps with plastic adjustors so that you can alter their lengths (think backpack straps) connected together by metal D-rings.

The four cuffs are made of soft, spongy Nylon, have Velcro fasteners, and are connected to the ends of the webbing with metal clips (the sort you would find on the end of a dog leash) and lightweight O-rings.

Thomas
Pretty standard stuff. The ties, cuffs and links are all up to the job but are not heavy duty (the cuffs are single stitched and the O-rings slender), so I would not use them for any other bondage senerio where you would expect more weight to be placed on them. (No hanging from the ceiling, etc.!!)

The Velcro cuffs are easy to use, are secure and will not leave marks.

The only downside I can see is that the plastic turn buckles (like the type you see on camping gear) could potentially work loose if not under tension all the time, e.g. if someone is wriggling around on the bed.

 

Using them …

Lizzie
If you’re on the smaller side, like me, I’d say you’ll almost certainly need some help getting these underbed restraints in place.

You have to flip the mattress up, position the central strap so that it runs vertically down the middle of the bedframe (on top of the slats), and then make sure that the other four straps are placed so that two poke out near the footboard and two poke out near the headboard. (Think two capital Ys lying on their sides, foot-to-foot.) Then the mattress has to be lowered back down on top of all the webbing lengths to hold them in position. Thomas managed to do all this by himself without too much trouble, but I think I definitely would have struggled if I’d tried to do it on my own.

When it came time to place me in bondage? Folks, I have never been restrained more quickly! The Velcro fastenings meant that those cuffs were on in record time (a lot quicker to get in place than the buckled ones we normally use) and adjusting the fit was a matter of a few lightening-fast seconds. We were also able to dispense with the attaching of each cuff to our regular rope-tie system – something that generally takes quite a while. (Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice to be worked over slowly – it adds to the anticipation – but there are times when efficiency is good, too.)

Once I was secured, Thomas was able to play about with the webbing tensions and stretch or release the ‘pull’ on each of my limbs as he saw fit. And this is where the soft cuffs really came into their own. The leather cuffs I normally wear for this type of bondage, although perfectly comfortable, are nowhere near as supple as the Nylon ones that come with this Fetish Fantasy restraint system. And having that soft, flexible material made all the difference circulation-wise. (I could easily have spent quite some time tied up in these without needing a break.) Similarly, straining against them during sex wasn’t an issue either. The hold of the cuffs was comfortable, even when Thomas’s movements were more vigorous.

The fact that the person in bondage can be released in an instant, repositioned, and re-clipped is a huge advantage, too. These underbed restraints give you the flexibility to turn your partner over, release an arm, release a leg, etc., with minimal hassle. You’re not locked into ‘first position’.

My only criticism? The restraints, even at full tension, still leave you with quite a bit of movement. In other words, they don’t fully immobilise the person who is tied up.

Thomas
The system is easy to get in place, easy to use, and works well if you have a smaller partner and a largish bed. Lizzie is quite petite so I can (almost) stretch her out so she is fully restrained. I say almost, as it is quite surprising how tall someone is when their arms are above their head. This exposes the one weakness of this system: that the two ties at the top and bottom can easily pull together, which reduces the effectiveness of the restraints considerably.

If you really want to hold you partner down, you will need to tie the cuffs to the sides of your bed base as well so they can’t pull in. This would make the system much more effective for taller people as well, who, at the moment, will find that either their arms or legs will be dangling over the top or bottom edges of the bed. Unfortunately, the system does not come with the aforementioned ties to do this, so back to the good old bondage rope, cables, and some DIY tying to secure the cuffs!

 

Any downsides?

Lizzie
As mentioned, these underbed restraints leave the arms a little too close together. If your ‘tie-ee’ is naughty enough to want to break free, and on their stomach, they may be able to do it as this underbed restraint design doesn’t allow the ‘tie-er’ to spread-eagle the person in bondage. This is more of a ‘put them on the rack’ type of restraint. However, you could probably achieve a more ‘open’ pose (bed type willing) using Thomas’ suggestion above.

Thomas
This is a simple way of adding some bondage restraints to your bed and does work well for what it is. In my opinion, this Fetish Fantasy restraint system is really a beginner’s product and would be best for those just starting to dabble with bondage.

If you are looking to really immobilise your partner, you will need something more elaborate than this but this is a good introductory system to see if you’re both ‘up for it’ (or ‘down for it’).

 

The verdict?

Lizzie
A well thought-out underbed restraint system that that’s both comfortable and safe. The Nylon cuffs are really kind to the skin – even when you’re straining against them – and the release clips and Velcro fastenings mean that your partner can get you free in a hurry if they need to.

I would definitely recommend these underbed restraints to those who’re just beginning to experiment with bondage. They make the whole ‘tying up’ process that much easier and more enjoyable. And they aren’t too harsh. If your preference is for more restrictive bondage, however, be aware that you’ll likely need to modify these restraints to suit your needs.

Thomas
Easy and fun to use. Great for beginners.

 

In summary …

Things we liked …

• The safety factor. These cuffs are extremely easy to do up and undo – and the Velcro means that adjusting them to fit smaller or larger wrists is really simple.
• A free eyemask is included with the system.
• The detachment clips. You can cuff your partner and play with them before snapping them into the system, and easily reposition them during bondage play.
• The supplied cuffs are super comfortable. Very soft and pliable, even under tension.
• Once this underbed system’s in place, it’s easy to tuck it beneath the edges of your mattress, which means you don’t have to haul the latter off the bed base and re-install the system each time you want to use it.

Things we weren’t so keen on …

• This bondage system isn’t particularly restrictive. The design allows for a fair bit of movement.
• Might not suit those who are on the taller side.

Tickle your fancy? Click here to buy the Pipedream Fetish Fantasy Bed Bindings Restraint Kit from UberKinky or, alternatively, here to see their full range of underbed restraint systems.

*Please note that this item was provided free of charge by UberKinky in exchange for a fair review.

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