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Articulated Vs Wired Hands: Which Sex Doll Hands Are Best For You
Nobody thinks about the hands when they acquire a doll, yet within weeks they've turned into a persistent source of frustration. Everything looks excellent on arrival, until the buyer attempts to pose the hands and finds stiff, floppy or breakage-prone fingers; it's the same every time. You can avoid the single most widespread first-time-owner complaint altogether by getting to grips with the two primary types of hands before you order.
 
How Wire Hands Are Built
The cheaper and more common option is standard wire hands. Thin metal wire, one per finger, embedded in supple TPE or silicone: that's how they're built, and they're designed to bend easily for posing. A variety of shapes is possible because the wire is thin enough to be adaptable, and the supple material around the wire looks natural. If the doll is light, or you seldom use the hands, wire hands are perfectly adequate. Put them on a substantial doll and they're a difficulty.
 
Wire Fatigue Explained
What goes incorrect with standard wire hands is the wire's limited lifespan. Only so many bends are possible before it snaps, and a snapped wire means a floppy finger that is hard to fix. The wire inside the finger is thin, and the continuous pressure of holding a pose, or the weight of the doll's arm, or just the usual handling of the doll over time, is enough to break it. Fingers break within a few months for some purchasers, and others get a year or two before the wires fail. In both cases failure is inevitable, a matter of when rather than if.
 
Individual Joints Instead of a Single Wire
Articulated hands are the step up. Fingers bend at multiple points because every individual stainless steel joint has a small pivot, rather than relying on a single wire. Much stronger than wire, the joints can hold a pose and keep the material around them free of strain. Fifty to a hundred pounds more, depending on the maker, is what articulated hands usually cost extra, and for practically every buyer it's worth it. You get massively better durability and poseability.
 
Gripping, Resting and Holding Poses
One benefit, the first, is that articulated hands hold poses. Wire hands sag over time since the wire can't preserve tension, whereas an articulated hand stays where you put it because every joint is designed to hold. Gripping objects, resting her hand on her hip and holding a pose for photography are all possible without the fingers drooping. One of the most expressive parts of any pose is the hands, which makes this a gigantic advantage for anyone who photographs their doll.
 
Wear Around the Joints vs Joint Failure
Next upside: durability. Because the joints are made of stainless steel and the pivots are designed to last, articulated hands steer clear of the wire fatigue difficulty. Over time the material around the joints can still wear, though the joints are much more hard-wearing than wire and the risk of a finger snapping is dramatically lower. Even more vital on a hefty doll: wire hands on a 45kg doll are constantly strained and will break faster than on a lighter doll.
 
Rubbery vs Crisp
The third upside is that articulated hands look more realistic in poses. A somewhat rubbery look is usual of bent wire hands, as the wire doesn't support the material properly. Because articulated hands hold the finger shape more crisply, the fingers look more defined and less squashed into position. Photographs show it up most, and anyone who knows what to look for will spot the difference between wire and articulated hands straight away.
 
Complete Rather Than Compromised
With articulated hands the doll feels more complete, and that's benefit number four. In ways that a wire-handed doll merely can't, a doll with articulated hands can gesture, point, hold and grip, hands being one of the body's most expressive parts. Entirely new dimension for posing: the doll can hold objects, interact with props, and create dynamic compositions that couldn't be done otherwise. Photographers and roleplay enthusiasts will find this a substantial advantage.
 
Pushing the Total Out of Your Range
A first drawback is the cost of articulated hands. Tight budget? Add fifty to a hundred pounds for the more costly hands and the total might well fall out of your range. In the long run the upgrade virtually always pays off, since the upfront cost typically hurts less than replacing a non-working wire hand or putting up with floppy fingers.
 
Joints Designed to Resist Movement
The second drawback is that articulated hands can be a little stiffer than wire ones. Because the joints are designed to hold a pose, they put up more resistance to movement than wire. A bit more effort is needed to position the fingers, though that's good for posing, as the hand stays where you put it. Irritating for some customers, notably if they're used to wire hands that bend readily. Small trade-off, really, since most buyers adjust within a few days.
 
Don't Force Fingers Where They Don't Want to Go
A third drawback: articulated hands can be fragile in a distinct way from wire hands. A finger that's wrenched out of position can have its joint pop out and need to be reinserted, and the connections between joint and material can occasionally come loose, even though the joints are strong. Less common than wire breakage, this still occurs, so know about it before you purchase. What matters is soft treatment: no forcing fingers into positions they don't want to go, and appropriate support for the hand during any move.
 
Do the Hands Look Out of Place?
Fourth, articulated hands are frequently a little larger than wire hands. Space is taken up by the extra joints, which can make the fingers look a bit chunkier. On smaller dolls the difference can be apparent, even though it's normally small and most customers don't notice, and a petite doll with fragile proportions might look slightly off with articulated hands. Scaled proportionally, or not? Ask the retailer about the articulated hands on a particular doll, as some producers do this better than others.
 
Useful Advice for Deciding Between Hand Types
If wire and articulated hands are your two alternatives, acquire articulated; the functional advice couldn't be more uncomplicated. More pricey they may be, but they're the single best upgrade to the doll's functionality and spare you the frustration of broken fingers and drooping poses. The one case for wire hands is an incredibly tight budget with no hand posing planned, and even there you should weigh the savings against the inevitable replacement cost.
 
Repairs Rarely Match the Original
There's the question of what to do if you already own a doll with wire hands and the fingers break. Occasionally it can be saved. Pushing a new wire through the finger, or employing a small amount of TPE repair compound to reinforce the joint, will repair wire hands in some cases. Rarely do these jobs come out as solid as new, and the finger will most likely be faulty again inside a few months. If you're committed to keeping the doll long-term, buying a replacement pair of articulated hands is normally a better investment than attempting to repair wire ones.
 
Caring for Articulated Hands
Articulated hands come with a maintenance consideration that buyers should know about. Clean, dry joints are essential, since moisture can cause the metal to corrode and the joints to seize up. Make it a rule: wipe the hands down after every use, then dry them fully, especially after contact with water or cleaning goods. Silicone-based lubricant is the answer: a small amount on the joints every few months keeps them moving smoothly and stops metal grinding against the surrounding material.
 
Visual Realism: Is the Trade-Off Worth It?
A few words are worth spending on the visual difference between the two hand types. Wire hands look marginally smoother and softer as a rule, the material around the wire being constant. Articulated hands show joint lines, and some buyers find them less aesthetically pleasing. If you care about visual realism, know that the joints are ordinarily hid under a thin layer of material but can be visible when the fingers are bent. Often the trade-off is worth it, as articulated hands read as more like real hands once the pose gets complicated.
 
Factor Hand Type Into Used Doll Prices
Articulated hands are virtually always the better choice, and that's the bottom line. Broken fingers are a larger frustration than the small additional cost of hands that are more long-lasting, more poseable and more realistic in photos. When purchasing a new doll, make sure to specify articulated hands in the order. When buying a used doll, check for articulated hands and factor that into the cost. Either way, this is one upgrade that pays for itself many times over. More info at this rosslink. Also check out  site link (http://mobile.diskusia.katasternehnutelnosti.sk/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=84023) for more.