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Fun Green and Blue Belt Locks

I'm looking to consolidate on green and into blue, so I'm looking for some good variety. I already have an Abus 72/40 (can pick consistently), an American 1100 (picked, but only able to rarely), and a PacLock 90A Pro (never picked). Spools are fun, but serrated gives me a headache still. What are some other good locks to round out my skills at this level?

Edit: Just grabbed a Yale 500 to be "spools, only harder". If there's a good "serrated, only easier" that would help.

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2024/12/01
16:55 UTC

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My solution to small area to film.

Hope it helps. Anything in a small desk will shake so I just stick it on a wall. Now nothing blocking view.

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2024/12/01
16:46 UTC

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First SFIC picked to Operating! Let’s GO!

Now just to get the control

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2024/12/01
16:17 UTC

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Yale 500 belt question

Why is the Yale 500 a blue belt? I don’t have one but looking at the LPU belt system, the pinning seems similar to an abus 72/40: 1 standard and 4 spools. Is it the over milling? What does that do?

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2024/12/01
15:41 UTC

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Lockpicking with Paperclips [ADVICE]

Hey whats up, I've been trying to learn to lockpick, but have no money to spare for a toolkit. So I got my old lock and 2 paperclips and I made the pick and tension tool. after trying for like an hour bro I can get the first 2 pins unlocked every time but afterwards it gets messy and I cant really understand WHAT Im feeling or how to lift the other pins. Any advice aside from buy a toolkit?

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2024/12/01
12:18 UTC

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LockPickingLawyer Mul-T-Lock SBNE12 Design Flaw

Has anyone else watched this video and the associated link to the McNally short showing this lock easily bypassed by a sharp blow? Surely this must be fake especially having a CEN 5 rating.

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2024/12/01
09:52 UTC

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Ok, quick enough now to get on camera! Lockwood 334B45

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2024/12/01
09:35 UTC

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Beginner locks to get.

Got into the sport and am looking for new locks to get. I've got the master no3 and seem to catch on pretty quick. The practice lock from covert instruments is already to easy. Any suggestions?

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2024/12/01
08:39 UTC

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Recently got back into picking and had a productive day. I'm pretty much back at the level I was before I stopped.

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2024/12/01
07:05 UTC

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first pick that wasn't acrylic or the covert trainer! I've got it about 5 times in the last two days. not super consistent but, i can get it!

11 Comments
2024/12/01
04:23 UTC

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I’m new

So I just started getting into lock picking and was wandering if the Echelon set by covert instruments is a good set for beginners. I was wondering that because it’s advertised as a intermediate set.

6 Comments
2024/12/01
02:19 UTC

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Working on some picks.

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2024/12/01
02:12 UTC

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Need help identifying some tools

Sorry about the glare. I received a lock picking set from my grandfather, recognized most of the other picks and little tools, but these stumped me. The two on the right are serrated blades and the two on the left are almost like tweezers but seem like tensioners. Does anyone happen to know anything about these?

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2024/12/01
01:25 UTC

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Beginner set of picks

Any recommendations for a beginner set of picks, preferably under $40.

I have a small amount of low quality picks, but want to get an actual set that won't break.

4 Comments
2024/12/01
01:12 UTC

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Best Case for Gift

Hello lawyers. My husband has become a lock picker and I'm trying to find him a relavent Christmas present.

One thing I noticed was how hard it is to store his locks and tools. Rn they're all in zip lock bags, but surely there's something better out there.

Do you have a case or box of some sort he could use instead? I think this would be a neat Christmas gift but if you have any other ideas I'm also interested. Thanks 🎁

9 Comments
2024/11/30
23:31 UTC

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SPP multilocks

Is using a rotor pick considered SPP for multilock?

When I use a disc detainer pick, it is considered SPP... correct?

1 Comment
2024/11/30
23:31 UTC

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Covert companion mod

So I've just started picking last month and im starting to really enjoy the hobby. So i thought id get the covert companion on BF sales as its got multiple tools to try different variations of picking. problem is that when its all put together with all the bits its so stupidly wide that its uncomfortable to use. So this is the first prototype of a mod and arrangement so its more compact. I removed the 4 copies of the genesis profile picks along with the latch tool and utility shim as i could just print handles for them and keep them in a separate pouch. And this is what i have left, feels better in the pocket so i can practice on spare time at work.

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2024/11/30
22:55 UTC

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Paclock 90a Pro Pick/Gut for 200K Club

6 Comments
2024/11/30
22:31 UTC

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Master Pro Series 6842 picked!

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2024/11/30
21:43 UTC

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Picked with SWICK.

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2024/11/30
21:15 UTC

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Master lock 380D trouble

So I was able to pick it with a city rake a few times but since that doesn’t help too much with gaining skill level I decided to try single pin picking. It seems the 3rd pin always seems to get overset, but I never hear or feel a click. I also never feel any binding pins, I’ve tried heavy and light tension and now I am stuck.

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2024/11/30
19:34 UTC

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My view when I'm filming videos, except my phone is also in the way! 🤘🏻😄

13 Comments
2024/11/30
18:45 UTC

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