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[WolfpupNX]

Hey all,

So I received my R-1 A10 Cyclone Combo late last week and got to try it a few times this weekend, so I wanted to give my impressions!  

First off, I'll discuss the R-1 controller & egg that comes with it before getting into the A10 Cyclone itself.  I should note neither come with instruction booklets per se - just the information on the box, which details the various routines available, but you do sort of need to figure out the controls yourself (not difficult).

The controller is actually quite iPod like.  It takes three batteries (included AA) and has a switch with three modes...off, on, and hold.  Off, the controller is dead.  On, you manually control when the stimulation is going with the "button", and hold (the one I consider most useful and ususally use), it's always on and you set power and "routine" and it's pretty much automatic (the button now becoming more of a pause action).  

There are two lines of LED's on the controller.  The top line is the power setting, from 1-7, and just controls how intense the action is (whether using the egg or Cyclone).  The second line is is the "routine" (or pattern or mode), and is what controls what happens.  For the vibrating egg, for example, there are various rhythms and pulses and increases in power and such available (denoted by graphs on the box showing the "pattern").  For the A10 Cyclone, these instead controls the direction and pattern of movement (for example, just circular in one direction, or perhaps back and forth, or even going for a bit, then pausing, then resuming).  

The controller is quite intuitive and only takes a bit of getting used to.  It works pretty great - the only small issue I had is the battery door on mine seems like it doesn't latch quite as tight as it could - I had it open a couple times during use, but it's not a huge problem and since I know about it, it hasn't happened as long as I'm careful.  

The first thing that struck me when trying the egg is its power.  I've played with vibrators before, but this really is something new.  It is *powerful* - the most powerful vibrator I think I've felt.  I had read this before receiving the product and assumed it was a gimmick, but it's not.  This is a *nice* egg.  

I'm male and haven't tried the egg internally (since it's not totally smooth, I'd definitely use a condom on it if you're into anal play, but it should work great) but it's great, say, against the scrotum or really used any way you'd like.

Now, onto the A10 Cyclone, which is really what I got the kit for.  It's got its own battery pack that takes 3 C-size batteries.  The battery pack is easily stashed in a robe pocket or at the side of the bed you're on, etc, so it's not annoying unless you're trying to move the thing somewhere while in use - lol.  The A10 comes with one insert, a sleeve with lots of nubs inside and also comes with one spacer installed and an extra (if you're bigger, though really well endowed guys may need more spacers to get optimum enjoyment).  

The motor on the thing is powerful (on the highest setting) and I got off very easily with this device.  It sleeve is very soft and (for me, of average thickness) quite loose, but it still feels great.  The pause button is handy as things can get pretty intense right after you cum, but I found I preferred to just turn down the power and milk the orgasm a bit longer.  For those of you into milking/cock torture after cumming, this is a great toy for that.

I should also note that when I first saw the videos of this thing, it looked a little bit scary because of how fast it turns, etc.  The device is very gentle and properly lubed should be very safe.  You'd of course get sore without lube I imagine, but that's just common sense.  But I can say any worry about it being too rough was unwarranted as the sleeve is *very* soft.

Many of you have probably seen the graphic of the boy with it in his underwear, the device being held on with them, and I actually tried that - it works great, but you will need stretchy/slightly oversized underwear (and it looks rather hilarious).  ^.^  

The A10's quite easy to clean.  You take it apart (unscrew), and once you get to the inner chamber, it's actually magnatized against the base, and you just pull and the magnetic seal breaks and it comes right off to wash.  Easy and quick - I'd say a bit easier than, say, a Fleshlight since it's not as tricky to put together again and you don't have to powder it, etc.

As far as problems, I've only really had one with the A10 itself, and that's the outer "soft" entrance (silicone I believe), which attaches to the outermost spacer ring.  For some reason this has a tendency to come loose during use.  It's not a big deal, and in actuality you can still use the toy even without this soft entrance, but it's of course most ideal to have this on.  If I'm careful, I can usually get it to stay, but not always.  (Mine has a slight flaw in the molding, though very slight, so I'm not sure if that has something to do with it or not).  Certainly not a dealbreaker.

One other minor issue is this thing is quite loud.  That be said, if you cover up with a thick blanket or something (which you can do with a hands free device like this), you can drown most of it out quite effectively.  But "bare" with nothing to hide the sound, it's quite distracting.  (Think radio controlled car).

I can't attest to battery life as mine are still going strong, but I've only used it a bit so far too.  Obviously I hope they last since it does take 6 batteries (3 C in the A10 and 3 AA in the controller) to operate.  

My only other nitpick is I'm looking forward to some additional/tighter sleeves to play with. Other sleeves do exist for it, so I'm hoping ToyDemon gets those soon (a "rolling head" one that looks amazing and a "crystal" one that looks like it might be tighter look to be available from the rends.jp site).  The sleeve it comes with is a great starter sleeve, but I'm guessing some other designs could have some wildly different results from this toy.  

Overall, I'd say this is great toy that can give some *great* orgasms (some of the most intense I've had).  I quite recommend it!  If anyone has any questions, I'd be glad to do my best to answer.

[EVIL-SixOVER22]

I'm like you when you say that you're of average size, and to be honest, I'm VERY interested in this item. I was going to purchase it earlier in the week, but it seems that the day that I decided to pull the trigger on the deal, it was sold out... (hopefully it restocks soon!)

I was talking with one of my friends about this and I even showed her the link and came up with the name "The Pleasure Blender" due to the rotational action that is seen in the video preview. Is that nickname pretty spot on or is this over hyping it? Also, when it comes to the inside of the A-10 Cyclone, do you know how it feels (in terms of softness) in contrast to some other sleeve toys like a Fleshlight? How about lubrication? Is the machine air-tight in that the lube wont begin to run into the mechanism itself? Finally, how big is the machine? (All put together)

Again, I cannot wait for this item to restock!

Thank you,

Shane

[WolfpupNX]

Heya - sorry to hear you didn't get a chance to pull the trigger when you were ready, but hopefully they'll get new stock quickly as you say.  (I'm hoping to see more accessories too - hehe).

I would say "The Pleasure Blender" isn't a bad name for it at all.  The only thing the video doesn't really get across is that it's actually much more gentle than it appears (but certainly provides plenty of stimluation to do the job).  Also, there are a lot more "routines" than you would imagine from the video with essentially 8 total (7 plus there seems to be a slot where "nothing" on the top row's selected).

As far as the sleeve softness, I would say it's among the softest inserts I've ever felt.  Quite a bit softer than a Fleshlight interior or cyberskin that I've tried.  More akin to what's in, say, the white TENGA Flip Hole (similar clear silicone), but I'd say a bit softer still.     

I pour some lube in the insert before inserting (and sometimes a bit on me) and it seems to work great - I haven't really had to bother to relube.  A bit of lube can leak out on you depending on how you're sitting obviously just like any other sleeve, but nothing terrible in my experience (that "entrance" coming off has been the biggest problem with that as it has some lube on it).  As I mentioned, the insert assembly (equipment that holds the insert plus insert itself) is held in via a magnetic attachment (shaped like a square), and once that's out of there, you just basically have the motor separate (easily holdable).  I *have* had a bit of cum/lube get in there and actually rinsed it out gently/wiped it down.  Unfortunately the directions (there are none aside from the box) do not mention if you can do this, but it looks pretty sealed off to me as far as the sensitive mechanics and I haven't had any problems - I just try not to get an excess of water in there get it dry before next use.

What sizes did you want to know?  The pictures/videos of use on a dildo should give you some idea, but with one of the spacers (as I said, there's an optional second) it's about 8 inches long from the "handle" section to the soft outer ring.  From the outer ring to the deepest part of the insert is about 4" (again with one spacer, each spacer adding about half an inch).  I should note because the inside is so stretchy, you can actually be bigger than that and stretch the insert end another half an inch or a bit more inside the holder.  (I'm still experimenting whether I like one spacer or two best for me - I'm just over 5"). 

Hopefully this answers your questions!  Lemme know if you have any others.

[HardGay]

great review Wolfpup.. will definitely get one myself when it's back in stock. This toy is definitely something different from what we're used to seeing on the market... but then again...which item from Toydemon haven't surprised us. haha
 

[WolfpupNX]

Yes, HardGay, it's definitely different from anything else out there - I'm quite liking it and excited to try other inserts when they become available!  I like a wide variety of toys, and this is definitely one I can see myself using quite a bit. 

I also have to agree with you on ToyDemon - this is the first sex toy site I've found that really does seem to carry ONLY the toys that work and work well instead of a lot of junkier toys mixed in with the good stuff on other sites.  (And, of course, the only site that brings over ALL the goodies from Japan).  ^.^  I'm pretty confident when I buy something here at this point that it's a quality product.  There's a lot I still haven't tried as I've been pretty exclusive to the TENGA line and machine toys like this one (so haven't tried any of the realistic reusable sleeves, for example).

[WolfpupNX]

On another note, and hopefully it's okay to say this, I would say this is probably the closest thing to the new RealTouch device without quite as much variety or the need to use VOD videos with it (I won't post a link due to the anti-spam rules, but Google is your friend).  I still love my RealTouch (and without spamming, highly recommend it as long as you examine the costs and such up front) and it can simulate a few sensations that this can't, but the A10 provides a nice alternative for say, erotic stories instead or watching porn on TV instead of the computer.  A10 is one of the first stand-alone automated orgasm machines I've found that actually works, and it's a heck of a lot more convenient than, say, a Venus 2000 to set up and use.  =)  

[EVIL-SixOVER22]

I have another question for you. How does the bundle perform in a hands-free operation? Is it possible? I ask because this is one of the main reasons as to why I've been looking into this one.

Thanks,

Shane

[WolfpupNX]

Provided you have something to hold it in place, like a loose pair of briefs or gym shorts for example, it performs great!  The only reason it doesn't without something to hold it is the tendency for the rotation to shift your dick around too much.  (If you go on the product page, one of the images is an illustration of the thing being held by briefs, and it really does work great just like that).  A couple times I've held it and a couple times I've gone hands-free (with stretchy briefs on).  But it certainly works well.  One of the few hands-free toys that actually does! 

[DaaaBears]

WoflpupNX, thanks for your detailed impressions, it does sound like the R-1/A10 is worth getting.

But I was wondering about the RealTouch. Does it really simulate what is going on as you watch the videos? Does it feel realistic? I was afraid that it would be a gimmick.

I'll most likely get an R-1/A10 combo when they're back in stock.

[WolfpupNX]

Because of the anti-spam policies here set out in the rules and since ToyDemon doesn't sell RealTouch, I don't want to get too detailed in my description of RealTouch and stay focused on the R-1 & A10 Cyclone in this thread, but hopefully a link to a public forum not owned by the product's manufacturer is acceptible (full disclosure I do have mod priveleges there but am not the site's creator nor affiliated with the company behind the product; I just like all types of sex toys) - there you can find a lot of unbiased user reviews good, mixed, and bad - my detailed review's there as well: www.realtouchforum.org  In short to answer your question, yes, it works as advertised prettymuch, and I can honestly say I think it's a great product, but also recommend reading more about it before considering a purchase to make sure you know the costs of ownership (it's by the minute and requires lots of lube) and any issues people have had with it (minor in my opinion as some are present in most toys, but nonetheless).  I brought it up because I find the A10 is actually pretty darn close to a competitor, cost, video interactivity, and slightly less variation of sensation aside - the closest I've seen besides the old uber-expensive Venus 2000 anyway (which at this point makes the Venus much, MUCH more of a hassle than either of these newer and sleeker alternatives without any benefit).

Now, to stay on topic about the A10 Cyclone, my last few uses (and last use I used it hands free in my shorts btw while surfing images on the 'puter btw - awesome), I've had better luck getting the silicone ring to stay on.  The secret has been making sure it doesn't get any lube on it and also pressing down on it to get a better seal with the plastic spacer ring.  IE, even if its tucked under the edge, if it's just loosely on there it will come off, but if you press down, you'll see that the black ring becomes more visible through the clear silicone (hard to explain, think how it looks if a dog presses his nose against a window versus just making contact with the window but not pressing).  I've also discovered my favorite A10 "routine" is probably the one that spins in one direction while varying power up and down (slow to fast, then fast to slow, repeat).  I also like the ones that reverse direction a lot.    

[EVIL-SixOVER22]

Wolfpup,

Thank you for answering my question about the hands-free thing. Now I REALLY can't wait for this bad boy (or shall I say bad girl?) to be back in stock.

Shane

[WolfpupNX]

Lil of both and lil of neither, all of good ways.   

[Thunderhead]

I can't imagine what RPM it's going at, but judging from your review, I want to ask about the heat from the motor; is it hot or does it contain itself?

[WolfpupNX]

On the faster (more powerful) settings, it definitely clocks, though I will say the videos make it look much faster than it feels, if that makes any sense.  (The video actually scared me a bit when I first saw it, and the reality isn't scary at all - just pleasurable). 

Frankly, I haven't noticed any appreciable heat at all, so it's definitely not a problem or concern.  Next use I'll try to specifically note if I feel any heat. 

[Ragamuffin]

The video actually scared me a bit when I first saw it, and the reality isn't scary at all - just pleasurable

I would think after watching the belts on the RealTouch, a little spinning silicone wouldn't faze you.

Speaking of, what's the noise level like compared to the RT?