G’afternoon ya’ll, long time no write…
Lately I’ve been on a huge #locksport #keypicking binge! For years I’ve been interested in lockpicking, but I haven’t been able to find picks, and so it’s only been at the back of my head. Last weekend I came across bosnianbill’s lock lab, YouTube channel. After watching a few videos, I found links to websites selling picks and accessories. A bit of looking around and I found a set I liked, along with some plug followers and also a set of tools for warded locks.
When waiting for packages and such, I’m a very impatient man! That’s why I chose priority international FedEx. From the states to my possession in about a day and a half. Made it to me just before the weekend so I could have some fun.
On the left, you can see the set I chose and also a diskus padlock I’ve been playing with. I’m as new as can be, and my skills are almost zero. Even my limited skills opens this lock in seconds! I heard Bill read from a letter in a video about faith-based security. My playing and watching videos really makes a point: locks and such are not secure. A skilled picker can open even the most “secure” locks in minutes.
Here you can see some locks I picked up from our locksmith store. I just asked if they had some old locks laying around, and this is the result, along with some padlocks I already had.
I’m nowhere near able to open these locks, but if I don’t try I can’t get better. Alright, enough writing for now… It’s back to videos and practice!
