CalExotics Scandal - Spreader bar 91 cm, no cuffs supplied

A metal bar wrapped in red and black fabric, extending to 91 centimetres of spread. It carries universal rings meant to take your own cuffs: none are supplied, and that is the thing to know before ordering. The CalExotics Scandal Spreader Bar achieves holding comparable to rope, with no knots to learn.

Why choose this model?

• Spread up to 91 cm: the adjustment is continuous, so you can start very close and open out afterwards.
• No knots: setting up takes seconds, where rope demands learning.
• Universal rings: they take most cuffs on the market, including those in the Scandal range.
• Metal core: the fabric is only a covering; the rigidity comes from the metal bar.
• Immediate release: unclipping one cuff is enough, with nothing to untie.

How to use it

1. Plan for cuffs separately: the bar has none, and its rings are useless without them.
2. Start at minimum spread and open gradually, stopping well before any tension.
3. Check the person can stand or lie without straining hips or knees.
4. Never lock the spread at maximum straight away: the adductors pull without warning.
5. Release at the first pulling sensation in the groin, and never after anyone has drifted off.

The hog tie cuffs detach from their connector and clip straight onto this bar's rings. The 30-metre rope achieves a close result, but calls for learning knots. See also starting BDSM safely and choosing an accessory for two.

Care and precautions

The fabric wipes with a barely damp cloth and dries flat; check the extension mechanism and the rings before every session. Spreading the legs deserves more caution than it seems: the adductors pull easily, and the sense of tension sometimes only arrives after several minutes. Always open in stages, never at once, and never leave anyone restrained without continuous presence. This bar spreads, it does not suspend and carries no weight.

Frequently asked questions

Are cuffs supplied?

No. The bar carries universal rings, but cuffs must be bought separately.

How wide does it spread?

Up to 91 centimetres according to the manufacturer, with continuous adjustment from a closed position.

What is it made of?

A metal bar wrapped in red and black fabric, according to the manufacturer's description.

Which cuffs does it take?

Most models on the market, including the detachable cuffs from the range's hog tie.

Can it be used to suspend?

No. It holds a spread, it carries no weight.

SoPigalle tip: set the spread with the person standing, then close it by ten centimetres before they lie down. Lying down reduces adductor tolerance, and a setting that felt comfortable upright turns tight on the back.