Full suspension hanging

[adevessa]

I want to go through with full suspension hanging as opposed to partial suspension hanging. I know a place where I could support my body weight and I also know I need to tie a simple knot. I just want to know what ligature I should use (and not use) and what position the knot should be. I know it would be ideal to compress my carotid artery... but where should I position the knot? Low, high, in the middle of my neck? In the back, side, or front? Does any particular side work better? What ligature should I use or not use?

Thank you everyone in advance.

 

[Hanger]

Would use a 10-15mm thick rope not elastic. Place the knot high in the back.

 

[Revan]

Place the knot high and behind the left ear. I've heard this is optimal for compression of the arteries. Manila rope is adequate.

Wish you a pleasant eternal rest.

 

[Hanger]

wouldn´t place it behind the left ear in full suspension, that´s only true for parial suspension. It would enough pressure if the knot is at the back. Your full body weight...

 

[millefeui]

Are there any risks or drawbacks in having the knot placed by the left ear in full suspension?

 

[Hanger]

Your head would be pushed to the side, it depends on the length of the drop. At a long drop the knot is placed there to dislocate your bones...

 

[spicyfriedtofu]

I'll be using a 3-strand 14 mm cotton rope, full suspension but no drop. Cotton will be the softest on your neck, also more flexible than other materials and thus having a tighter contact with your neck in a no drop hanging. A woven rope is an alternative, but handles less weight.

As for the knot placement I have no idea. Behind the ear is common for breaking the cervical cord as have been noted, but for no or little drop I don't know. Probably most effective at the back since asphyxiation will be the most important and the rope has the most contact with the front and sides of the neck.