Review: XXL Duster (Weredog)
My review of Duster, a dildo from Weredog. Male anal use.
Size: XXL
The knot is certifiably XXL-grade, but the rest of the toy is akin to an XL.
Firmness: Extra Soft (Dildo 1), Soft (Dildo 2)
I ended up with two XXL Dusters. The crimson one is extra soft, the blue one is soft.
Features: None
Like all too many Weredog products, Duster lacks the option for a suction cup or split firmness.
Price: $215 USD (and an additional $81.71 shipping + tariff, ouch)
The base price isn't horrible, but international shipping and insufferable tariffs made it quite costly. DHL's "brokerage fees" for tariffs can kiss my high-capacity ass.
Weight: 2.220kg
As XXLs go, not particularly heavy.
Dimensions: 32cm / 12.6" (Total Length), 27cm / 10.6" (Usable Length), 22.5cm / 8.9" (Head Circumference), 26.7cm / 10.5" (Shaft Circumference), 37.5cm / 14.8" (Knot Circumference)
XXL Duster has the largest knot Weredog sells at present.
Color: Dildo 1 - Artist's Experiment (Mica/Crimson/Jet), Dildo 2 - Duster's Signature ("Our bad boy’s shaft is a shimmering blue fade - it sure as hell pops against the warmth of the wild west. His base is pierced with a glistening gold ring.")
Both of these colorways are visually pleasing, but I prefer the biological plausibility of the crimson dildo.
Build Quality: 1/5
Buckle up, here's where the story gets interesting... The first Duster I ordered and received was the crimson one. I could hilt it immediately, but after 3 uses, I noticed a split had developed at the apex of knot's right lobe. Keep in mind that I maintain very short fingernails and have no genital piercings, so this was not a laceration from anything sharp. Rather, it was a spontaneous split from material fatigue. I messaged Weredog and they very readily shipped me a second XXL Duster, at zero cost. Since the first dildo was a one-off color, I had to pick a standard color scheme for the replacement, and I chose Duster's signature. The second dildo arrived and after just 2 successful uses, it developed a tear in the exact same location. I messaged Weredog again, and this time, I could sense they were very perplexed, and definitely not inclined to send another replacement (fair enough, I don't blame them). Over a series of back and forth emails, I pleaded my case, and ultimately, they gave me a coupon for the value of my original order. They said they'd created a testing apparatus and couldn't recreate the splits I got on my Duster, and that nobody else had reported the issue. I did try repairing my Dusters with Sil-Poxy, but sadly, the splits reopened and grew larger. Here are three theories I've cogitated to explain my Duster failures:
Design flaw. Duster's knot lobes protrude abruptly at a 90 degree angle. During insertion, a ton of force is concentrated on these ledges. Most knots have a smoother taper.
Pouring issue. The crimson dildo was poured in a wash style, which are infamous for delamination issues (I had it happen with an XL Crackers). And if you look at the cross section revealed by the split in the blue dildo (last image), you can see there's a thin outer shell of blue and a largely colorless core. Subsequent color pours are never as strong as a single uniform pour.
I have a herculean sphincter and the issue is unique to me. Sign me up for the ass olympics!
Aesthetics: 3/5
Duster's penis is very angular - the glans in particular would look at home on a Moai statue. I don't love it or hate it, I'm neutral. But I'm very fond of the veining and fur details, and the gold ring on the signature colorway is a neat touch.
Sensation: 5/5
I give it a 5 simply for the knot. When it pops in - oof! An incredibly potent sensation of fullness. If I climax while knotted by XXL Duster, I won't shoot at all until de-knotted, which is thrilling, but admittedly, a smidge worrisome - don't wanna mess up the plumbing!
Versatility: 3/5
For obvious reasons, XXL Duster is suboptimal as a starting toy, but it's excellent as a finisher. Be prepared, however, for some unconventional or semi-ruined orgasms if you don't time the removal properly. Of all the toys I have, XXL Duster is the only one that stretches me enough to insert my soft XL Taurion without the aid of a special contraption.
Ease of Cleaning: 4/5
Smooth toy with no deep crevices, but being an XXL, it does have a decent amount of surface area to clean.
Can I Hilt It: Yes
I could hilt XXL Duster the day I got it, but not without some serious effort. Most knots I can get in with the weight of my body alone. Insertion of XXL Duster requires that I sit on a chair and pull my arms upward against the underside of the chair. One hell of a workout, but doing this sometimes leaves my fingers a bit raw. Not surprisingly, hilting XXL Duster induces belly bulge.
Would I Buy It Again, Having Used It: No
If my Dusters hadn't split open, my answer would 100% be yes. But for whatever reason, Duster simply isn't durable against my anatomy. Bummer...
Fun Tips
To avoid unpleasant twisting upon entry, insert Duster in a sideways orientation.
Other Observations
The story for Duster on the product page is potently arousing. Good stuff!
Conclusions
If you were thinking of buying XXL Duster, don't let the durability issues I experienced dissuade you. Even if - worst case scenario - you end up with splits identical to mine, Weredog's excellent customer service will make it right. Although my XXL Dusters are now resting in pieces, I thoroughly enjoyed the time I had with them.