Getting my first set, any advice?

[monibis]

Hello all,
Very soon I will getting my first set of lockpicks as I really want to try a new hobby. I cant really go over $40 and have found two sets that look good. Just wondering which one would be preferable, I live in Perth, WA. If there are any other sets I should look at, especially Perth or Australia based, please tell me.
Here are the two I am looking at:
http://www.lockpickshop.com/PXS-14.html
http://www.gadgetsdirect.com.au/index.p ... s_id=15797

Thanks

[KPick]

http://www.southord.com/Lock-Picking-Tools/Lock-Pick-Set-Slim-Line-Nine-Piece-C-801.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-locksmith-tools-KLOM-29-pin-lock-pick-tools-bump-key-set-locksmith-price-original-factory/753044256.html
https://www.thinkpeterson.com/picksets.html#LESS%20EXPENSIVE%20Pick%20Sets
http://www.lockpicks.com/novice-lock-pick-set.html

Just a few suggestions on my part. All great options.

[smokingman]

These are good quality for the price and would suit the locks where you live better than many sets.
http://www.southord.com/Lock-Picking-To ... C-801.html
ALI Express has some good prices on lever lock tools if you have that kind where you live.

[rearden_metal]

The only thing I would offer is to get a "euro" or "slim line" set like smokingman posted. I originally bought a standard US set, and felt limited by them very quickly.

[KPick]

The only reason I don't recommend slimlines as a starting point for lock picking is because a beginner will usually use too much tension. We all know that this causes cracks on the neck of the pick leading to broken picks.

[monibis]

Thanks for the replies, I have a good idea what to get.