The Bridge-01 Stainless Steel Male PA Lock Chastity Device, a made in China imitation of Rigid Chastity’s Modular Chastity Device – model 01, may perform about as well as the original at a fraction of the cost.
After a fifteen-day wear test of the Bridge-01 Stainless Steel Male PA Lock Chastity Device, I came away impressed with both the quality and fit. It also looks darn close to the genuine article. It isn’t custom-fitted like the device Rigid offers for $315. The overall quality isn’t quite up to Rigid’s standards and the finish isn’t nearly as shiny. But a guy with a PA piercing looking for a comfortable, inexpensive device, could do a lot worse than the Bridge-01.
The inside diameter of the spacer ring that the PA s-hook is attached to is 35mm (1.37795 inches), the same as the cage opening. The diameter of the s-hook is your choice of 6mm or 8mm. That’s the only sizing option offered besides your choice of base ring size – 40mm, 45mm, or 50mm. The overall length of the device measured from the back of of the base ring to the tip of the nose is 63mm ( 2.48031 inches). This device should work for most men with average size penises.
Bridge-01 Stainless Steel Male PA Lock Chastity Device Physical Details
The Bridge-01 manufacturer claims they fabricate the device from Grade 316L stainless steel, considered surgical or medical-grade stainless that is resistant to general corrosion and pitting. And it does look like 316L stainless to me. When I received it, the fabricator had buffed the device to a shiny luster, but nowhere near the bright luster depicted in the images on the eBay sales page. That makes me believe those images are actual Rigid devices scraped from the Rigid Chastity website. Still the luster is brighter than the usual dull nickel finishes I’ve seen on other made in China stainless steel devices.
Rigid refers to their Model 01, the model the Bridge-01 imitates, as a “modular chastity device” because it includes the s-hook component used to secure a PA piercing ring for better security. The Rigid custom-made device can be ordered without the PA attachment component, but that isn’t an option with the Bridge-01. I didn’t find that presented any problems even though I don’t have a PA piercing and didn’t need the component. Because of the design of the device, the PA attachment component must be used whether needed or not because otherwise the cage and base ring cannot be mated together.
The base ring is the standard circular type, though the stock used to fabricate the base ring isn’t quite as thick as that used for most made in China devices. That is a plus for me since it reduces overall weight slightly. The eBay seller offers the device with three choices of base ring inside diameters—40mm, 45mm, or 50mm. My exact base ring size, the size I order with custom-made devices is 42mm, so I chose the 45mm ring and it worked well enough.
Bridge-01 Stainless Steel Male PA Lock Chastity Device Use
The Bridge-01, like the Rigid device it imitates, is a standard ball-trapping device with the addition of a PA piercing accommodation. The wearer first inserts his scrotum and testicles into the base ring. It’s then easiest, at least for guys without a piercing, to mate the PA component to the cage and then to slide the two components over the flaccid penis as a single unit. That’s because first mating the PA component to the base ring and then trying to put the cage on makes it more difficult to line up the s-hook. By design, the tip of the hook passes all the way through the cage and slightly out the hole drilled in the center of the cage cap. Once the wearer’s flaccid penis is inside the cage, he mates the the two primary components together and then secures the device with the provided MagicLocker that comes with two keys.
Even without a PA, I found the device felt secure. But as with all ball-trapping devices, I’m sure someone motivated to escape the locked device could find a way out of it. Still, I rate it as secure as any other stainless steel device I’ve tried. I had no ball slippage issues with the device, which means the gap worked for me.
I think guys with a PA piercing locked in this device would find it extremely difficult to escape from. There seems no easy way to access and disconnect a PA ring from the s-hook once the device is locked on.
Precautions to Consider While Wearing the Bridge-01
As with any ball-trapping male chastity device, choosing the proper size base ring is important. The worst that can happen if you choose a ring that’s too large is the locked device might come off or be too easily escaped. However, choosing a ring that is too small can cause significant problems, including compromising your circulation. As a rule of thumb, skin discoloration or skin temperature of the scrotum that feels cooler than normal body temperature are indications of reduced circulation. Wearing a base ring that interferes with circulation is asking for a serious medical issue. When wearing a male chastity device, you should always be able to insert a fingertip between the base ring and your skin. If you can’t, the ring is too small.
Comfort and Feel of Wearing the Bridge-01
After wearing the Bridge-01 for fifteen days, I felt pleased with the fit and how comfortable it is. It’s a little heavier than my other stainless steel devices, which is understandable since it has the extra PA component. But the weight isn’t onerous. It feels solid and secure, even though I don’t have a PA. The PA attachment and s-hook weren’t a factor in my experience. I was barely aware the hook was there.
I like the looks of this device when wearing it, and it satisfied my curiosity about whether a modular chastity device works for those of us who don’t have a PA.
The Bridge-01 isn’t exactly stealthy since there is only a slight downward curve from the base ring to the cage tip. So, it does produce a noticeable bump. This isn’t something I’m self-conscious about and I had no problem with wearing it out and about.
The device is about one half-inch longer than I need, but the internal diameter is just about perfect.
Hygiene Concerns When Wearing the Bridge-01
The open-style of the Bridge-01 makes it a snap to keep the inside of the cage and the contents clean with a handheld shower head. It isn’t necessary to remove it unless you wish to do so. I wore it for fifteen straight days without noticing any unpleasant odors the day I removed it. Ease in maintaining good hygiene is why I prefer open-style cage devices over those that have closed tubes.
Because of the drilled-cap design of the nose, I didn’t even bother trying to urinate while standing. I have other devices with a similar type nose design and I know trying to pee while standing when wearing a device with that design invariably results in huge mess. So, my recommendation is to sit on the toilet to do your business with this one. The s-hook protruding slightly through the center hole in the nose means there is no way you can line your urethral opening with a urine outlet.
Final Thoughts
I will say that this is probably the highest quality made in China knock-off I’ve worn. No, the quality is not on par with Rigid’s original, but it is still very good. The manufacturer did a good job copying the Rigid design. While I haven’t tried Rigid’s device, I think this device probably performs just as well as the original. I paid the eBay seller (alpskimini) I bought the device from $34, and received free shipping. That’s a $280 savings over the Rigid original, although this less expensive imitation isn’t custom-made. I did a quick search on eBay and found there are several sellers offering this device at prices ranging from $34 to $42. The search term “pa-6mm chastity device” will show results for most of the sellers. The devices look identical so I assume they are all made by the same manufacturer.
Anyone considering buying the Rigid Chastity Model 01, especially those looking for a device with a PA attachment, would probably find this to be a great bargain alternative that performs just as well.
I have an average size penis that I expect hits right about the center of the bell curve and that is a little on the chubby side when flaccid. The Bridge-01 fits me almost perfectly. But the internal diameter of the cage and the length might not work for guys who are on the larger end of the scale. Like all mass-produced chastity devices, it’s obvious this one is aimed at average-size penis owners.
