Partial Hanging failed attempts?

[thrashisland]

I plan to CTB in the next two weeks and I just want to make sure everything works out and I don't fail my attempt.
To those who've failed at partial hangings, what made you fail? Curious so I can learn what not to do.

 

[theboy]

My SI made me cut the rope with a scissors to survive even though I had a total hanging.

 

[Lexapro]

partial suspension is hard, actually closing off the Arteries is really hard. ive found that lubricating (soap works) the rope or necktie or whatever you are using helps a lot and gets it really tight.
Ill try tonight with lubricating and with socks or hacky sacks to push down on my arteries, plus holding my breath because I read that it makes it easier or something. Ill update with results unless i ctb.
Even though its really hard to do it all you need is to get it right once.

 

[carac]

Not being able to pass out really. I practiced it and got to the point where I felt like I was going so thought I would be alright. Then when I tried it for real I just wouldnt pass out. My first attempt was the closest I really felt like I was going to go then something, probably si, gave me a wake up.