Lock picking is too easy

[Nitrosolid15]

I did learn i bought my southord kit and bought a $5 pad lock and tested what i learned.I felt the pins and used my hook and in 10 sec i picked it.I even tried it on a combination lock and it took 15 secs to pick.So either im very gifted at this or this is extremely easy.That worries me because anybody can learn this and open most padlocks and especially school locks.So yeah just a thought i would like to share.

[Teddy Picker]

I even tried it on a combination lock and it took 15 secs to pick.

I'm not sure what you mean by this...

[Solomon]

I'm not having a go at you here, I understand you're excited and want to share your luck so far with us... but making assumptions like that so early on isn't the best idea.

When I first started out I was able to open quite a few cheapo padlocks with ease... doesn't mean there was any real skill involved. Light tension and feeling around randomly until it just happens to pop is fine, but it's nothing to brag about. What was the binding order? Can you tell us the rough heights of each pin just by picking it? I'd be surprised if you could tell us that, and even if you could, you might wanna keep the boasting in check. It'll lead to embarrassment sooner or later. It pays especially well not to be bashful at such an early stage; I guarantee you'll need advice soon... and you really don't wanna make a fool of yourself.

[Altashot]

Well said Solomon!

@ Nitrosolid15. Maybe your cheapo padlock is easy to pick, but, if you think that lock picking is TOO easy, PM me your address... I'll send you a cylinder, free of charge. I'm sure it will change your song and dance...

M.

[Werxes]

Most common padlocks are not really designed to be pick resistant; they're designed to be cheap to manufacture.

I'm sure as you progress you'll come to see the truth of the matter.

[lock2006]

Try one of those high security locks
then you tell us how easy is to pick them ok.

[GWiens2001]

If I didn't want to keep them for myself, I'd send him an ASSA SCD that I got from Zeepia. If he found that easy, we can send him an ASSA Twin. That or we can have him check with Farmer for something tough.

Keep trying better quality locks, and you WILL find stuff that is challening, I assure you.

Gordon

[Josh66]

If he found that easy, we can send him an ASSA Twin. That or we can have him check with Farmer for something tough.

I tried to pick an ASSA Twin for an hour straight today - didn't get it open, lol.

Yes, cheap locks are insanely easy - try a good lock and get back to us.

Some cheaper padlocks, I just have to wave a pick in front of it and it opens...

[GWiens2001]

Still have not picked either of my ASSA Twins. Both are in the naughty box, brought out every couple weeks for exercise of both the lock and my patience!

Gordon

[lock2006]

I been trying to get one of those ASSA Twins,but haven't been able to get one for a good price
did you get a good deal on your GWiens2001 and are you using gentle tension on this lock
let us knows your progress on this assa twin thanks.

[lock2006]

Hi i found a video picking assa twin
maybe this help you ok good luck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzXxQdQPaXM

[Josh66]

https://securitysnobs.com/ASSA-Twin-Mor ... -Lock.html

I got mine there.

[GWiens2001]

I got one of mine there, too. Great prices for some particular locks.

Gordon

[lockjock50]

not all locks are easy to pick. you may pick one in 30 seconds, but the next one may take longer. some are not made very secure. try out some more advanced locks

[yono]

Nitrosolid15, keep it on..young man, who knows you are truly gifted with lockpicking. im a poor lockpicker, i might learn from you someday. keep on practicing legally and properly. there are still lot of vacancies in the position of best lockpickers. always be on the positive side. regards.