Models selected for duty at Russian Captured Guys
face formidable challenges once the preliminaries
of undressing and restraint are completed
Ilya is semi-suspended, forced to stand on his toes, his legs spread wide by the ankle bar,
In this position he cannot easily support his own weight and his face tells it's own story.
But the chunky shaping of his legs, thighs and calves comes to the fore.
The model's muscular torso is beautifully accentuated by this stretched position.
His figure-clinging, off-white briefs, have a curiously rubberised appearance,
the generous cut flatters his butt-bulk but the high cut sides reveal hefty thighs,
(also seen in Ilya's first appearance in Part 1)
(also seen in Ilya's first appearance in Part 1)
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This image shows vividly how 'hands above head' restraint flatters back musculature.
In fact the whole torso is opened up, highlighted in the sagging pose here.
In fact the whole torso is opened up, highlighted in the sagging pose here.
It's simple but virtually inescapable, the freedom of movement it allows is illusory.
Russian Guys give some of their participants convict-like, hessian trousers to wear
as though they are destined for long term captivity and privation
For this man, the trousers have been cut down to make into improvised shorts
These ragged hems might be seen as a fashionable detail in his real life,
but here symbolise deprivation and the vulnerability of his suspended state.
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| Petr on the bamboo ladder |
The bamboo 'ladder' restraint (also seen in Part 1) opens the prisoner's body in a different way,
it's a formalised spreading, which goes beyond mere restraint into intentional display.
The arms, separately restrained to the side accentuate his immobilisation,
but the overall lack of rigidity in the frame give him insecurity more than freedom.
Nudity is not commonplace on this site, Petr's minimal body hair exaggerates the effect
For a man of his age and physique a hairless crotch is akin to Sampson losing his strength
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| Petr is Intimidated |
The trappings of thuggery are skillfully exploited to suggest danger and brutal power
The pulled back arms accentuate the prisoner's defencelessness.
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| Boris Waxed |
For Boris the ladder is transformed into an improvised, uncomfortable sling or hammock,
The wax treatment looks scary, but if you've tried it you know the effects are fleeting.
Solidified wax doesn't hurt, it's merely an irritating crust, but picking it off can be fun.
Boris has boyish features that are nicely complemented by his totally shaved groin.
It creates a different effect compared with the older-looking Petr just above.
I like this spread position with partially closed legs, the valley accentuates that shaved area.
I've never seen a shaving scene at Russian Guys but this comes close to suggesting one.
This is a different model, described as the 'new employee' and seen being stripped in Part 2
He has similar characteristics to Boris above, notably a totally shaved torso and crotch.
It gives us an uncluttered view, but he has to strain to see what's been attached to him.
Traditional Leather-culture devices like the parachute ball-stretcher are unusual at this site.
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| Zhenya - electro-pec'd |
These chunky chest appendages with screw-sucking action create a dramatic, visual impact.
But the agonised response of the captive is attributable to the electrode attachments
it's a refinement which I confess I haven't come across before.
The hooded interrogator doesn't seem fully at ease with the delicate, little control device.
You sense he'd prefer something more substantial with which to perform his duties.
He might think this 'back-to-basics' torment more his style.
You'll have seen the use of chest roping to showcase hunky pecs before, at sites like Bound Gods.
You'll have seen the use of chest roping to showcase hunky pecs before, at sites like Bound Gods.
The devious minds at Russian guys transform this decorative restraint into a trial of it's own.
One with positively medieval connotations.
One with positively medieval connotations.
The chest rope is secured around a post and a baton or pipe inserted at the rear
Turning the pipe transforms the loop of rope into a garrote-like, chest compressor.
Visually it's very subtle but once perceived, fearful in its malign simplicity.
The prisoner's intense facial expression conveys his struggle to resist and endure.
It contrasts with the thug's casual stance
'Mr Orange Shorts' is another RCB model with an expressive face
manfully gritting his teeth here as his abs are given an impact workout.
The medic wearing both mask and shades is a quite bizarre concoction
but I like the leather collar detail.
The models homely underwear belongs to an altogether different world .
This 'Guy Next Door' arrived expecting a medical examination
but I don't suppose he expected reflex tests to be conducted on his nipples.
He produces another memorable, near-tears face, as the weighted clips are detached
For Vitaly the regular 'hands above head' restraint is augmented by a noose.
Clad only in his underwear, it brings a nightmarish dimension to his ordeal.
RCB sometimes flirts with extremes of restraint which produce challenging, chilling imagery.
be prepared if you visit the site!
to be continued.....(link pending)
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