Violet Wands - which/where to buy?

[Chicklet]

Anyone have good experience buying moderately priced violet wands online? I've never tried one, but I'd like to, so I don't want to spend very much for my experimentations. Couple hundred bucks or so? I don't really know how much they run...

any advice is appreciated.

 

[caela]

If I were you I'd try one before you bought it. It's one of those things that most people either seem to love or hate and even the "moderatly" priced ones are kinda expensive and you don't want to be out a couple hundred bucks on an item you end up hating.

 

[Carillon]

Hi Chicklet,

I can't give you any advice on choosing a wand based on personal experience, as this is an item I've chosen not to include in my sex life (at least yet ...) but did come across this article on choosing a violet wand that you might find interesting.

Or, if you want to do a little comparison shopping, here are a few sites I know of that sell them:

Here
Here
Here
And here

I've never ordered from any of those sites, so can't personally recommend them. Some do offer warranties on their products though, so make sure to check that out. The prices seem to vary a lot, and some of the information on one site will contradict information on another site. It seems there's a lot of misinformation about these items floating around the web, and unfortunately I don't know enough about them to always tell what's the truth and what's the myth when it comes to things like what the best core material is, etc.

I agree that you should try this item if possible before buying one. If nothing else, it'll give you an idea of which attachments you definitely want, and which you can live without. There's a lot of difference in price between a basic kit and a "deluxe" one, and pretty much the only difference seems to be the attachments.

I wish I could help more ... but this just isn't an area I have a lot of knowledge about. Best of luck though!

Carillon

 

[Chicklet]

If I were you I'd try one before you bought it.

as much as I would like to try one of these before i buy it, i don't know anyone who has one, or would even want to aquire one... so it might be difficult. but if i don't like it i can always give it to my partner as a nice lil gift for him to use on his future subs

 

[FurryFury]

If someone had one at a play party and would play with me and/or my husband with it and we didn't have to get totally nude, that is something I would like to do before I drop that kind of money.

Fury

 

[VelvetDarkness]

Have a look on www.smartstim.com

 

[DVS]

Have a look on www.smartstim.com

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Smartstim.com

 

[DVS]

First, I agree that you need to experience a wand to be sure you like the sensation. But, I know it's not easy to find someone in the phone book that will help you with that. Now...if you happen to be in my neck of the woods, I can help you with all of your needs.

A violet wand isn't cheap. And, because electricity is involved, thnking of a used one, you really want to be sure you don't get one that's in poor shape. Like anything else that runs on electricity, if it's not working properly, it can hurt you.

The only knob on a wand is the single knob that controls the intensity. You can just think of it as a volume knob that allows more current to flow through whatever attachment is plugged into it.

The sensation has been described as a bee sting by siome, but of course, everybody will have their own idea of what it feels like. And, at different intensity settings, that sensation will change. A low setting won't be so much like a bee sting as a mild tingling sensation. And, at a higher setting, that will give you a pretty big bee, I'd think.

Here's a site that explains some things about wands. It doesn't tell you much about price, although it is bias to the place I got mine, mainly because they own the site. They have a link to their site, if you want to purchase a wand.

This site talks about their wands having a ceramic core. They say you should be sure to get a ceramic core and not a wax core wand. There is some talk that says there is no "core" in a wand. I think they are talking about the capacitors in the wand itself. Some of the older wands (made in the 70s and 80s) did use wax capacitors because they were cheaper. I'm sure there are some that still do use wax capacitors. Ceramic capacitors have no wax and won't melt if they get very hot. That might be what they are really referring to, when they talk about wax versus ceramic.

It's kind of strange, though...the capacitors are not that expensive. So, if one was to actually melt, you could get it replaced, I'm sure. It's not like the wand is trash, if that happens. Anyway, here's that site.

Violetwand.org

Here is where I got mine. It was just over $400. I got a kit, including the foam lined case. I don't remember how long ago, but it has been maybe not quite 10 years ago. It still works just fine.

Their web site isn't very user friendly. It is pretty fancy, when all you need is what they have for sale. But, if you can get past the fancy graphics, they sell individual items, in case you don't want to buy a full blown kit.

A kit can be pretty expensive and if you don't want to go that far, you don't have to. You might be able to find a used wand and then if you like it, you can purchase the accessories you want, down the road. It might be more expensive that way, but if you aren't wanting to buy all of the attachments, it might be cheaper for you.

This place will sell you a brand new wand for about $200. But, there are no attachments included. You obviously need attachments to make the thing work. The most visible attachments are the globes. They are clear glass with a gass inside that produces the violet spark.

There are two globes...large and small. If you want a globe, you will also need the Edison base. That plugs into the wand and allows you to then screw the globes in. If you don't prefer globes, you won't need the Edison base.

The mushroom attachment and the rake are also both made of glass, but they don't need the Edison base to attach to the wand. They are both smaller, and because they have a smaller contact surface, they will produce a more powerful ZAP than the globes will, with the wand at the same setting.

There's nothing more to these smaller attachments than how electricity works. It's the smaller point of contact that gives you the larger ZAP. They are probably the same price as the larger globes, so if you are looking for a smaller package, that might be what you are looking for.

But, all of these are made of glass and will break. So, you need to take care that they don't get banged around. If you get a kit, you will usually get a foam lined case to keep everything in. There is a reason for that case. If you break one of your attachments, that's probably a $40-$45 item you just broke.

There are several different attachments that aren't glass. The body probe is a lot of fun. You connect it to yourself, and your body becomes the electrode. So, your fingers will produce the shock if you touch your subject. And, you can use anything metal, such as a fork or spoon, etc., as an attachment, if you want. There is no glass in this attachment, and so there is no need to worry about breaking it, other than the baskci care one would need to take care of electrical things.

There are a lot of toys that can be used with the body attachment. Ther eis a mylar flogger that is nothing mroe than mylar plastic with metal in the mylar so it will produce the zap when you use it. The flogger itself is very light and can't be used as a flogger alone. It's whole purpose is to be used with the wand. You still use it as a flogger, and when the mylar touches your body, it zaps you. It's a pretty interesting feeling, but it's not the same as a normal flogger feeling. It's called a flogger just because of how you use it.

There are attachments for your fingertips that look like metal fingernails. With the body attachment, they act like little electrodes that produce the shock. They are an interesting attachment, but you could probably find something that works the same way, if you are at all creative.

If you go to your local crafts store, you might be amazed at what you could find. You could probably find that same mylar plastic film so you could cut it up in strips and attach it to a metal rod, creating your own mylar flogger. The rod or handle would need to be metal, so the current could flow from your hand, through the metal rod to the mylar stips. Make sure the mylar strips are connected to the metal rod so the metal in the strips will conduct the current coming from the rod.

I'm sure there would also be something in a crafts store that you could use for those metal fingernails, too. The real thing is just something that fits over your fingertips and so the current flows from your fingers to the metal nails. In fact, you don't even need the metal nails at all. Your fingers will do the same thing, but I guess the theatrics of it all helps.

anything around the house that's metal will become a toy. Like I said...a fork, a spoon, a knife. All you need to be sure of is the metal contact with your hand and the metal must be continuous through the toy to the person. You couldn't use a pair of metal pliars, if the handle was covered with a coating of rubber or plastic. But, without that coating, they would work fine.

OK, I'm getting to the point of rambling here. I do that, sometimes. Just look for the bare essentials, if you don't know if you want a wand or not. The kit is expensive, but you usually get a lot for the price. The main thing you must have is the wand. From then on, it's up to you.

Where I bought mine

 

[Kierae]

I ended up getting ours on Ebay for $200. There are usually several on auction - usually alot of them are the older ones so it's the matter of being patient, asking the seller questions, etc. Ours had very little use (Seller had purchased and didn't care for it) and was in excellent condition.

Good luck on it!

~kierae

 

[Chicklet]

DVS, thank you.

Everyone else, thanks as well ^^

 

[southernsky]

oh wow! my mom used to use that as a therapeutic device. It was supposed to do something therapeutic, and it felt weird. it's a BDSM device now? *covers eyes, hums loudly, does NOT think any further about this situation....* wow.......

 

[esclave_PP]

Master and I just splurged on the X-terminator kit at Violetwands.net -- pricey but SOOOOOOOOOOo worth it. Plus they handmake the probes. We love it love it love it! Great customer service as well!

 

[FurryFury]

Master and I just splurged on the X-terminator kit at Violetwands.net -- pricey but SOOOOOOOOOOo worth it. Plus they handmake the probes. We love it love it love it! Great customer service as well!

So like how pricey?

Fury

 

[night_dragon]

My wife and I just bought the T2 kit from violet wand.net a little over a week ago..... can't wait till it gets here!!!!!!

 

[esclave_PP]

You'll love it Night!! $890 but it came with EVERYTHING Furry and we were able to customize the electrodes and mylar flogger. I have to say, it is probably the best investment in a toy I've made besides the Hitatchi Magic Wand (which no woman should be without!!!!)

 

[FurryFury]

You'll love it Night!! $890 but it came with EVERYTHING Furry and we were able to customize the electrodes and mylar flogger. I have to say, it is probably the best investment in a toy I've made besides the Hitatchi Magic Wand (which no woman should be without!!!!)

Thanks! *HUGS*

I appreciate your reply!

Fury

 

[dexwebster]

I'm sure there would also be something in a crafts store that you could use for those metal fingernails, too.

Music store, actually. Banjo picks are ideal for this.

Lightning Hands is where my guy got his because, well, British Paul is actually a good RL friend of ours.

He buys the wands used and opens them to check out and rewire them as necessary, he sells a basic kit for about $300 with two regular bulbs, the Edison adapter, and the fire bulb.

The body contact accessory he sells is different from the typical lightning hands thing: instead of a patch, it's a rod, so it can easily be held as well. One of the favorite things to do around here is actually to give the bottom the body contact so they become electrified, and get shocked by anyone who touches them. It gets to be a fun party game when you've got one person being zapped by that many pairs of hands.

Anything around the house that's metal will become a toy. Like I said...a fork, a spoon, a knife.

Just for the record, mini whisks are the spawn of the devil.

 

[esclave_PP]

Yes -- be sure to have the probe so you don't electrify yourself -- very important. And yes...even a metal necklace can be er shocking. You're welcome Fury

 

[DVS]

Music store, actually. Banjo picks are ideal for this.

You know, I didn't even think of that. That's a great idea. Being a musician, you'd think I would have thought of it. Thanks!

Just for the record, mini whisks are the spawn of the devil.

Ah, those wonderful kitchen untensils and their many uses.