Going to take 8 weeks off between cycles. Is that enough time and do I even need PCT?

[RustedIron]

Was reading this page about coming off steroids here on this site and it mentioned that if one were to be off everything for less than 12 weeks, then it's better to just wait for the next cycle. Here's the excerpt:

If you’re going to be off-cycle less than 12 weeks, while you will lose some of your gains they will come back shortly once you go back on-cycle. Conversely, if you’re going to be off-cycle longer than 12 weeks, it’s time for a PCT plan for the reasons discussed above. It must be noted; this time frame of “off-cycle” does not include the PCT period; off means off everything.

Here's my first cycle ever I'm currently on. Will be completed in 3 weeks.

Winstrol (50mg - every other day)
Equipoise (200mg - Twice a Week)
Total of 9 weeks

I'd like to take 8 weeks off and then begin a 12-week cycle of Testosterone (Cypionate or Enanthate) with Deca-Durabolin.

My question is: Does everyone agree that 8 weeks is too short to be concerned about PCT? And is 8 weeks too short of a time span between cycles?

[gonzo6183]

Really bad choice for a first cycle man...

You definitly need a PCT, you should ALWAYS do PCT (unless on TRT)

Yes 8 weeks is too short. general rule of thumb is time on = time off thats on cycle plus 4 weeks PCT,

so take 13 weeks off, do a full PCT and in the mean time do more research into how you should be cycling, then look at just a Test E o C cycle for 10 to 12 weeks like you should have been doing to begin with

[gixxerboy1]

iagree. thats a horrible idea for multiple reasons. Do a pct and take your time off