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A bondage wheel is one of the largest (and most
expensive) pieces of SM equipment found in a BDSMdungeon. It consists of a large vertically
mounted rotating wheel to which the bondage subject is strapped. In
this respect it is similar to a Saint Andrew's Cross. The
difference is the bondage wheel can be rotated allowing the subject
to be turned upside down. The subject can either be strapped facing
the wheel (suitable for whipping) or facing out (for genital
access).
The wheel body has various straps for restraint and
normally also attachments for extra rope bondage. There may also be foot
rests, hand holds and a head support. The vast majority of bondage
wheels are mounted on walls and there are only two known self
standing wheels in the united states.