Wicked Lasers

[spew_stu]

Sorry this is not really multimedia link, but have a look at the vids on this site these lasers are insane, here is a referall link you can use if you purchase anything you get automatic 5% off with this link,, it only took 5 days for mine to get deliverd, i use it for astronomy yes i am a geek but they are cool as hell... http://www.wickedlasers.com/index.php?refer=29536

[APCLB]

These things are a prick of an idea to be sold to the general public.
Should be for scientific & military use only,i.e: only to be used by mature responsible people.......saw one cause a big spill at Para speed way last night,some **** in the crowd was blinding the driver with one of these lazers,why on earth would joe public want one is beyond me.
EOR

[Boom]

hmmmmm. need a new cigarette lighter too.

[troytroy]

Concur with APCLB. Why the hell Joe public needs a laser is beyond me. Although I respect spew_stu reasons. Assuming he is aware of laser types/designations and safety precautions.

The concern I have is that people who use lasers for work reasons will generally have done a laser safety course....thus they're are aware of the different classifications of lasers and the risks they pose.....Lasers being sold illegally through dodgy web sites, thus by-passing Australian law and State Safety regulations......is just asking for trouble.

Lasers can be used as a weapon for blinding people by burning spots into the back of peoples retinas. This process is permanent and damaging especially for people who make a living out of their eye sight (99% of all jobs!)

Lasers that are sold by dodgy asian manufacturers through the internet is a recent phenomenom that Police and State authorities are lagging to catch up hence why we are just now starting to see incidents of dickheads flashing airliners on approach to Sydney Airport and the like. Lasers (especially the higher classification ones) can be used as a weapon and should be treated as such

For those interested on the Geneva Convention. "The use of lasers in warfare to blind or injure the enemy is illegal and inhumane" - (ironically it's legal to shoot down an aircraft with a missille but not blind the pilot with a laser!)

[Evman]

These things are a prick of an idea to be sold to the general public.EOR

I really do agree, but it can be likened to the debate about high powered cars. If a car is driven responsibly and properly for the conditions, there's no way someone could ever lose control. Everyone's aware of the consequences and dangers, but it's up to the individual in the end.

[spew_stu]

I only have the classIIIa 5mw for my hobby i do agree that anything over this in the class IIIb is overkill for anything other than military and scientific use, my apoligies i prob shouldn`t have posted the site..





Regarsd,
Stu>>

[the_sleepa]

How powerful are the lasers that have been used to blind plane/chopper pilots of late? These things are bloody dangerous in the wrong hands.

[aperfectcircle]

These are insane:confused:

[Gareth@Willall]

I was at the cinema a couple of months ago and this twit in front of me was aiming one at the screen at the start of the movie. It didnt bother me that much as he was going to stop but the bloke a few rows behind me certainly took offence.... Nothing like a good scuffle in the cinema :confused: Idiots certainly shouldnt be allowed to have these!!!!

[heavychevy]

Spew_Stu how do you use these in your hobby? Just curious.

My feeling is ban them.

Saw them a couple of years ago at a live gig in St.Kilda. Two guys in the crowd flashing them across peoples faces.
Easy to spot the beams in the smoke filled room.
I called one of the bouncers over but they were already on it.
The nice bloke from Tonga with 2 relatives wandered around the back of the venue, a small discussion and wham bam!

[GROWLZ]

Talking about lasers, just had to read the whole Aus Standard to verify that a class 3A laser is safe to use at work. Its under 5mW but if someone was to look at it through say a pair binoculars or anything that magnifies it cause cause serious damage even blindness...So juat be careful.

Shiney surfaces also can play a huge part in now the laser can react.

[Bodgy]

http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Flashlight-Hack!!/

Got a spare DVD burner?

[spew_stu]

Spew_Stu how do you use these in your hobby? Just curious.

My feeling is ban them.

Saw them a couple of years ago at a live gig in St.Kilda. Two guys in the crowd flashing them across peoples faces.
Easy to spot the beams in the smoke filled room.
I called one of the bouncers over but they were already on it.
The nice bloke from Tonga with 2 relatives wandered around the back of the venue, a small discussion and wham bam! I use them for astronomy pointing out constellations, i also use it for my work,NDT industrial
Radiography, pointing out welds or defects within boilers,
honestly i didn`t think this would get so much attention i know alot more people that have been killed or killed somebody else in high powerd cars being by being driven by dickheads, would be bullshit if they banned these cars, i`m yet to hear of any reports apart from a few wankers using them to point at planes or people, haven`t heard of any deaths or serious injuries except people just being stunned, but anyway there is always gonna be a few idiots to spoil the day....

[Timson]

I had a 5mw one a few years back, after a few drinks we thought it would be funny to shine it into the fish tank. Lit it up real well and even lit up the gold fish. You could see the bones of the fish as the laser pointer lit them up. A week days later all 10 fish belly up in the tank. I figured that we blinded them and they could not find food to eat. Wife was not happy!

Cheers,

Tim.

[heavychevy]

Yep,
Nuisance value only.

[vx_clubby]

I thought tthey had been banned in many states?

[motomk]

You point them at a plane and I believe it is now 2 years behind a big wall with some iron bars.
There is one connected to my work and that has a big Restricted area around it. Active 24 hours, nope can't fly through it. You can, if you ask and they give permission. They then switch it off. I believe this one is used for astronomy too. Think there is another down in Tasmania somewhere too.

I have been lasered in a car park one night ....probably just a little one, I accelerated towards them (not directly) and slammed on the brakes and said "Don't do that!"
They said "What?" I said "you know what, Don't point that at me" They then apologised.

I would say be careful Stu. I don't know what is legal and what isn't, but I am assuming in the current climate if anything is seen, then they will "jump" on it and ask questions later, as to its legality.

motomk

[klink]

How powerful are the lasers that have been used to blind plane/chopper pilots of late? These things are bloody dangerous in the wrong hands.

they are these ones about 10-15bucks they shoot approx 3000ft.

I guess it depends on what colour laser they are, aparently the green ones are more visible if using for astonomy as you can see the beam, hence see what stars that are being explained.

Customs have alot to answer for, i have one and it came packaged as computer parts as they are marketed as pointers. and wasn't even opened.

unfortunately in the wrong hands these could be dangerous.