Um, what kind of cup do you use? (adult topic :p )

[IronFist]

Alright, yeah. I'm about to go to class but I wanted to ask this question.

What kind of cup do you use? I have one of those generic ones that you can buy at any sports store. The jock strap has different sizes, but the actual plastic cup comes in two sizes, child and adult. I have an adult one.

Staying mature on this topic, it's a very tight fit. Is this normal? I don't mean tight like "duh dude it's a cup, it's supposed to be tight," but I mean like it takes me a few moments to package everything away nicely. Is that normal? It helps greatly if I'm, um, cold, when I'm putting it on.

Do they make bigger, more comfortable cups?

[Viper555]

IF, I think that's more than any of us ever wanted to know.

Anyway, don't know if this will help or not but I thought it was funny so I figured id share:

http://www.****ssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=512262&cp=&searchId=10348348557&keywords=jock+straps&parentPage=search

Also you could try taking a cold shower before you put the cup on. Maybe packing it in the freezer the night before you class would add extended comfort too. :p


edit: ****= d ick

[IronFist]

^ Hell yeah I used to be a hockey goalie!

[Judge Pen]

I've wondered the same thing.

[Water Dragon]

I use an old hubcap attached to a bungee cord.

[Ray Pina]

^ That's some funny ****!

IF go to www.everlast.com. Get something like that if your banging -- no pun intended -- hard. I find the bannana-shaped cups are best for adults, not the traingle type.

[David Jamieson]

lol :rolleyes:

I want to say i use a hollowed out and modified volkswagon body, but I think i will take this thread with a grain of juvenile antics salt as is intended.

cheers

[FatherDog]

I use a Thai cup. Never had a problem with it.

[IronFist]

Alright, as long as we're making jokes, all you guys who made jokes actually probably just use a thimble. Haha :p

[norther practitioner]

I really don't like the one I have now... it sort of chaffes the inside of my thighs until I get all settled.

[Viper555]

I prefer this:

http://eurekagift.hypermart.net/lgcups.htm

I know, it's cheesy but it had to be done.

P.S. Do a google search for pics of large thimbles

[IronFist]

Ok. Geez is it hard to get a serious answer? For those of you here who wear cups when you train, what kind do you have?

[shaolin kungfu]

The first one i bought was like yours IF, adult but too small. It never seemed to "cup" anything. just sort of sat on stuff if you know what i mean.

The one i have know is from a different company(I think) and is the right size, but digs into my skin somethin awful. I'm actually getting a rash.:(

edit: i'm washin it right now, but I'll see what kind it is when it gets out.

[Oso]

I just got a new one because the cup actually cracked on the one I'd had for over 5 years....long enough that I had forgotten that new cups suck. my old one was a Tiger Claw adult size and my new one is from "D i c k's Sporting Goods" (no joke)

[FatherDog]

Originally posted by Oso
my new one is from "D i c k's Sporting Goods" (no joke)

That's where I get most of my sports stuff, actually. You can get wrestling gear hella cheap there when it's in season.

[Oso]

and they have a good price on Under Armour.

didn't know where that chain extended to and it was pretty funny considering the topic

[Indestructible]

Originally posted by shaolin kungfu
digs into my skin somethin awful. I'm actually getting a rash.:(


If you wear cycling shorts under your cup it will help reduce the irritation. More Lycra = Less Friction:)

[inic]

I think you should work more on "iron balls" instead of "iron hand".....




I only wear mine when I fence and spar. It is never comfortable, I just take the pain. just go make one.... I'm sure you can make one

[shaolin kungfu]

If you wear cycling shorts under your cup it will help reduce the irritation. More Lycra = Less Friction

Good idea. I'll be sure to pick some up.Thanks:)

[IronFist]

How the hell would I make my own cup?

[shaolin kungfu]

well, you start with a dixie cup and two peices of string.

[norther practitioner]

Originally posted by IronFist
How the hell would I make my own cup?

You don't have a plastic and textile factories at your disposal.. what type of American are you?

[IronFist]

We don't have plastic and textile factories in Norfair. I usually have to import that kind of stuff from Brinstar. :D

[GunnedDownAtrocity]

i would just get the child's size and stuff it with a sock.

[IronFist]

Originally posted by GunnedDownAtrocity
i would just get the child's size and stuff it with a sock.

omg rofl! I was waiting for GDA's reply on this thread :D :D :D :D :D

[David Jamieson]

ok, first of all, I only wear a cup when actually sparring.

wearing one all the time is weird frankly, why, why would you do that?

for the amount of time you are sparring, you are getting chaffing?

dude, put a little vaseline on the outside edge of the cup and that should clear that up. oh, and shower regularly.

cheers

[Indestructible]

Originally posted by Kung Lek
ok, first of all, I only wear a cup when actually sparring.

wearing one all the time is weird frankly, why, why would you do that?



We wear cups in all our group lessons or private lessons. We're not sparring all that often but our training on even technical points is very physical. Everyone is expected to wear a cup as most instructors assume you do, and hit first, questions (and laughter) later.

[IronFist]

Yeah, I wear my cup for the entire class. You never know when an accidental shot is going to slip in.

[norther practitioner]

We were doing a photo shoot for another mag... fan applications, well one of the apps ends with a groin strike.. I was waiting to go do my straight sword form (which doesn't require a cup, obviously) and we were running through them, whack, I almost started crying.... too bad it wasn't being shot, that would have been a great reaction picture.

[Indestructible]

OOh Iron Fist ,
Look!
Nice and Roomy! (http://shop.mooto.com/english/shop_ItemDetail.asp?group_no=3617)

[IronFist]

^ I'm not sure I understand that. What is "Cash point: 0.28"?

And what's with the weights?

"Weight : S-130g / M-140g / L-150g / XL-160g"

Is that the weight of the cup? Why would they give that?

[Indestructible]

Originally posted by IronFist
^ I'm not sure I understand that. What is "Cash point: 0.28"?

And what's with the weights?

"Weight : S-130g / M-140g / L-150g / XL-160g"

Is that the weight of the cup? Why would they give that?

:confused: If your little man wieghs 160 grams you are extra-large! :D ...and probably popular with the ladies as well!

[IronFist]

rofl!

[Mr Punch]

I use a codpiece shaped like a turnip. All the time. It doubles as a love machine, and a blackjack to administer lethal killing blows. Size AA batteries.

Cups suck. No matter how long I try packing in, I always end up pinched. I guess I'm just hyoooooge. Oh no, wait, I live in Japan.

Nowadays I just don't wear them, I use the Larry Mo and Curly school of nut protection, through the George Weiner Bush Lineage: if you think they're gonna kick you in the nuts, kick them in the nuts first. I don't have many male friends.

[Mr Punch]

Oh sorry, it said adult topic...

well, this is KFM, I don't come here to be adult! :D

[SifuAbel]

I use an EXTRA LARGE bike style cup. Thats the kind that dip to a wedge. Its a lot better at cupping for a kick.

[IronFist]

Originally posted by Mat
Cups suck. No matter how long I try packing in, I always end up pinched. I guess I'm just hyoooooge. Oh no, wait, I live in Japan.


lol, are the cups smaller over there?

[IronFist]

bump cuz of the other cup thread.

[PaiLumDreamer]

Why arnt girls posting on this thread? :mad: :confused:

[anton]

Get yourself a cricket box. They normally come in a range of sizes. Plus you can get those undies with the pocket in the front to stick the box into (they used to call them "box jocks" at school).

[Sekabin]

Originally posted by IronFist
lol, are the cups smaller over there?

EVERYTHING is smaller over here. But it's true - mat doesn't have many male friends :D

[SevenStar]

I didn't know mat had ANY friends :D



I use bike. BUT, I just started using it - I got it like a month ago. I played football in HS and never used one, never wore one while grappling or in the ring. We had an influx of newbs with a tendency to kick low, so I thought it'd be best to finally invest in one.

[Vash]

I wear no cup. My testicles, they are made of steel.

[rogue]

And your ****** is made of gerkins.

I don't wear one at my karate class, but I sure do when I help my friend with his family class. I've had more punches to the jimmy by the kids than I can count.

WARNING!!! OFF COLOR ROGUE JOKE FOLLOWS!!!

[Vash]

Originally posted by rogue
And your ****** is made of gerkins.

No, actually that is made of solid gold.

16 inches of gold, b.tch!

[rogue]

Look Missy, if I tried to kick you in the eggs my foot would get caught. If you catch my drift...:p

[Vash]

were I a woman, I'd be a snapper.

pinch-pinch

[rogue]

If you were a woman you'd end lesbianism.

[Vash]

****. That's ****ed up.

:eek: :( :p

[rogue]

Kind of like people who do Isshinryu! It's that weird fist thing that causes it. :D Sunsu anyone?

[Meat Shake]

I use a plastic bowl and some duct tape.

[Vash]

Originally posted by rogue
Kind of like people who do Isshinryu! It's that weird fist thing that causes it. :D Sunsu anyone?

Yeah, I imagine the thumb on top makes it hard to . . . I'm not talking about this :o

Sunsu p\^/n5 j00!!!1

[SifuAbel]

I like the bike style. Ringside has some neat variations to choose from.

[Meat Shake]

Originally posted by SifuAbel
Ringside has some neat variations to choose from.

Like "Hangs to the left"?

[SifuAbel]

the one hung low, the earth and moon, the raisin, the one sided, the tree groove, the list goes on and on.