XR Levitate Suspension Bar

The XR Levitate Suspension Bar is a 36-inch steel suspension bar that hangs from a ceiling anchor point and lifts a partner's wrists or ankles into the air. It's made for people who already enjoy restraint play and want something more dramatic than tying someone to the bed frame. What sets it apart from an ordinary spreader is height: instead of pinning limbs across the mattress, it raises them, so the restrained partner is open and on display from every side.

Steel, chain and a 350 lb rating

The bar is solid steel, 1.25 in thick, finished in black, with 20-inch chains for hanging. XR rates the bar and chain for up to 350 lb. Two attachment points give you somewhere to clip restraints or handles. Wrist cuffs and handles are sold separately, so plan your set of cuffs before your first scene.

What you need before you hang it

The bar is meant for a solid ceiling anchor point. XR's listing describes only the bar and chain, so plan on sourcing the anchor yourself. Fix it into a structural joist or beam, never into drywall or a light fitting, and if you aren't confident with that kind of job, have someone qualified do it. Remember that the 350 lb figure applies to the bar and chain; your anchor and ceiling need to hold at least as much, and a partner who pulls or twists puts more force on the setup than their standing weight.

Two ways to use a suspension bar

Arms up. Cuff your partner's wrists to the two attachment points, keep their feet flat on the floor and set the height so their elbows stay slightly bent. Add a blindfold and the feeling of being exposed doubles. This is the classic standing scene, with their whole body within reach for teasing, tickling or light impact.

Legs up. Have your partner lie on a sturdy table, padded bench or the edge of a bed, then cuff their ankles to the bar. Their body stays supported while their legs are held wide and raised, which leaves you free to use your hands, mouth or toys.

Keeping the scene safe

The bar should hold limbs in position, not carry a person's full weight through their wrists. Check hands and feet every few minutes for tingling, coldness or colour change, and lower them straight away if anything feels wrong. Agree on a safe word before you start, plus a hand signal if your partner will be gagged. Keep safety shears such as the Temptasia Safety Scissors within reach, and never leave someone alone while they're restrained.

Care and storage

Wipe the bar and chain with a damp cloth after use and dry them before putting them away. Before every session, look over the chain links, the attachment points and the anchor for wear or looseness. Between sessions, store the bar flat in a closet or under the bed with the chains coiled beside it, so the links don't tangle and the black finish doesn't get scuffed.

Specifications

• Brand: XR
• Material: steel
• Bar length: 36 in; bar diameter: 1.25 in
• Chain length: 20 in
• Weight limit: 350 lb
• Colour: black
• Not included: ceiling anchor, wrist cuffs, handles

New to restraint play? Start with our guide to exploring BDSM safely, then pick padded cuffs from our restraints and bondage cuffs or see more gear from XR.