Sportsheets Feather Starburst Crop Top

This is a feather top that is designed for both the mini interchangeable crop system and the interchangeable crop top system by Sportsheets. This will only work with those products as it is only the top, there is no crop included. What attracted me to these is the versatility and ingeniousness of such a product, it really is several products in one. There are loads of different crop tops to collect, all with a different design and/or function. At the moment, I have the feather top, the mini interchangeable crop system and the narrow loop top. I am looking into more, though.

As I received the feather top, the mini interchangeable crop system and the narrow loop top at once, I was expecting quite a large box. However, I was expecting the postie to turn it on its side to get it through the gate and then place it on the floor to knock on the door. The box was extremely long, as the mini interchangeable crop system is, and this is the closest box they had to put everything in. It's certainly difficult to sneak in and I wouldn't want to pick that up from the sorting office.

The packaging is cringe-free, as always from Sportsheets. Usually it's very simple, easy to open and sometimes even re-unusable. However, this is not the case with this packaging. There were plastic rings around the 'stalk' to keep things in place, great idea, bad execution. The plastic was very thick and very tight around the 'stalk'. A good 10 minutes was spent very careful and trying to cut the plastic without cutting the 'stalk'. In the end I just ripped the cardboard away so I could get it out and the plastic then just slid down.

When I had finally got the feather crop top out of the packaging, two feathers had dropped off. My first thoughts were, oh no, it's going to happen to all of them - in a week there will be none left. However, when I gave the feathers a bit of a yank, no more fell out. After using it several times in a week, still no more have fallen out.

The feather crop top looks lovely in person. The 'stalk' measures about 3 inches and is coated in a clear plastic to hold the feathers in place. It all seems very sturdy. The feather part is around 5 inches to the tips of the feathers. My favourite colours are purple and black, which are the colours of the feathers. The ones around the base range from a vibrant purple colour, dark purple, to black. In certain lights, the black looks dark green in places. I think this is just the light as it nearly always looks black.

The feathers are incredibly soft and sensual, it is so hard not to caress it. Though this isn't a good idea as the natural oils, dirt and sweat on your hands will damage the feathers over time. They feel amazing, so soft on your skin, and send shivers up your spine.

The best combination I have found is a blindfold, restraints and the crop system. Your victim - I mean, errr, willing partner - won't know which is next, the feather or the crop, teasing or punishment.

Fitting the feather top onto the mini crop is extremely easy. Simply slide the base of the 'stalk' into the gap at the top of the crop and firmly slide it down until it stops. You will sometimes hear a pop. Once it is in place, it is very sturdy. After using the set for several sessions, none have come loose during use. Once you are done using the top or want to change, simply get the middle of the 'stalk' and slowly slide up until it comes away. I wouldn't suggest pulling the feathers as this may damage them.

When not in use a box would be perfect for the crop system to keep it away from prying eyes and dust-free. Though the little time it doesn't get used is not enough to gather dust. Luckily I found a box at home that is perfect. For the mini-crop top system and feather topper you will need a box that is 15x5x5 inches.

The mini interchangeable crop system and feather topper is perfect for beginners to bondage. It is versatile, non-threatening and easy to use lightly. I wouldn't suggest this set to be used by advanced users who like more extreme pain as, although this set does provide a sting, it doesn't provide a big amount of pain.

Overall, another fantastic product from Sportsheets that is versatile, well made and easy to use. With all the different toppers available you will be spoilt for choice for which ones to try next. Two improvements would be a box and better packaging, though these are minor niggles and a box is easy enough to find.