Shovit Tool - Obsolete or useful?

[strangedream]

I already know how to pick most door locks, but I've been thinking about buying a shivot tool for faster entry rather than an electronic pic or pick gun;

http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... ProdID=124

Supposedly it uses the credit card technique. I've already used a credit card or something similar on many doors and that technique never works. Im thinking this tool is just made for cheap door locks.

Does anyone know if this tool actually works on most doors?

[p1ckf1sh]

I already know how to pick most door locks, but I've been thinking about buying a shivot tool for faster entry rather than an electronic pic or pick gun

This is not lockpicking, this is bypassing. In what situations and where and how often do you require this kind of "faster entry"? I have a tingling feeling your motives might not be totally in line with the lp101 codex...

[illusion]

I would opt for mica personaly.

[vector40]

The tool is stupid.

[strangedream]

This is not lockpicking, this is bypassing. In what situations and where and how often do you require this kind of "faster entry"? I have a tingling feeling your motives might not be totally in line with the lp101 codex...

Not all lock-pickers are professional locksmiths and not all of them are criminals either. Some just do it for a hobby because its a fun thing to do.Its like collecting coins or stamps or skydiving. Its something I enjoy doing

Im just asking if it has been useful to others if you think Im some kind of crook then don't answer.

[strangedream]

would it help if I post my drivers license and birth certificate?

[strangedream]

I would opt for mica personaly.

thanx

[p1ckf1sh]

Not all lock-pickers are professional locksmiths and not all of them are criminals either. Some just do it for a hobby because its a fun thing to do.Its like collecting coins or stamps or skydiving. Its something I enjoy doing
Im just asking if it has been useful to others if you think Im some kind of crook then don't answer.

Buddy, no offense made, no hard feelings here, I just considered the words "faster entry" weird. I think for a hobbyist this "fast entry" is not the primary concern and most hobbyists actually work with their locks on their hands or training boards, not actual doors.

Sorry if I got you wrong or interpreted it badly.

[jgardhouse]

would it help if I post my drivers license and birth certificate?

That would be silly, so don't!

I wouldent bother with the shov-it, any door that it can open can be easily picked/bumped/gunned... My mate has one, and although its not over priced, its not a deal either.

[strangedream]

cool thanx

[girlpower]

Also it is easy to do damage to the door and the frame with a shov-it tool.

[Shrub]

The other tools like the screw types and shim types are much better but yes they only are any good for doors with gaps ie poorly fitted ones and if the locks arent deadlocked thus yes the cheap ones which pick easily anyway.

Its also against forum rules to discuss bypassing.

[girlpower]

I will hop out the window and not mention by-pass again!