I had heard so many positive reviews on here that I knew the Ali would be my next packer. I really want an STP that I can feel confident with, and even with little experience, I was optimistic that it would work for me. Instead, I got a very mixed result.
Packing? It's great. Seriously. I went from a MASHO to this huge thing, and it was worried it was going to be so obvious, since I insist on wearing boxers and loose clothing, but after walking around uncomfortably for a bit, everything sorta fit into place and looked and felt great. It looks amazing, though I keep getting some weird flaps of the material coming off, probably through chaffing or something. Other than a small manufacturing error, it feels and looks very realistic.
Things kinda fell apart for the STP element. It just doesn't work so well for me. It's not the product's fault, my anatomy is just too "big?" for the cup to fit over everything, so I have to wedge it in between, and I can't get a good seal.
The worst part by far, though, is the clasp. I had heard concerns about it, but I didn't expect it to break after three days. I don't know if I was just too rough with it, but I really was trying to be gentle. I noticed a small rip at first, but before I knew it it, it was completely torn.
After such good customer service, I was pretty disappointed that my concerns were met with a "buy a new one." I don't think I will. I was told it was impossible to repair, but with some help from the internet and the furry community (Bad Dragon forums), I was able to fix it and make the clasp more durable than when I received it.
I suppose that's my review, of sorts, of this product. It has its positives, but that stupid clasp keeps me from saying I'm satisfied with this product. I can look over a few things, but a part of it actually breaking is something I can't simply brush off.
