Slimline picks - what's the difference?

by **WayToBlue** » 28 Sep 2006 4:40

After hearing about slimline picks many places on this site, I was intrigued. I have had a few locks where it is difficult for me to get the hook in to the back picks (especially if the front pins set high) and I was thinking "slimline" picks would be better able to handle this situation.

However, after looking at the this picture of one of southords slimline sets (C500), I am confused, the picks look identical (or very nearly) to the standard picks from the non-slimline set.

I can't quite tell, the hook on the slimline looks like it doesn't hook quite as much, is that the case?

Obviously there must be a difference, people wouldn't rave about them if they were identical, I'm just having trouble seeng it. Would it be possible for someone who has both a slimline hook and a non-slimline hook post a close-up comparison?

by **UWSDWF** » 28 Sep 2006 7:33

look around there already is a comparison of them here... i think shrub posted them.... if you're looking for "slim" go petersons

by **illusion** » 28 Sep 2006 7:36

I would just get the Slimline picks tbh. I mean they work fine for American locks and also pick more narrow locks - and please stop with the whole "But they are weaker" I have never bent or broken a single slimline pick since I started.

by **UWSDWF** » 28 Sep 2006 7:52

with the "But they are weaker" are you refering to me or future posters....??

by **Wrenchman** » 28 Sep 2006 8:17

I am sure illusion refers to slimline picks

Wrenchman

by **illusion** » 28 Sep 2006 9:02

Hmmm... Well I have heard people say they are very fragile, bend eaily, and are not reccomended for n00bs.

What I was saying, was that this isn't the case, and that slimline picks are great for newbie pickers.

If you yourself said they were bad for beginners in a previous post then I guess it is applicable to you somewhat, but I wasn't a personal attack at all.

by **UWSDWF** » 28 Sep 2006 9:11

good good... just making clear

by **kodierer** » 28 Sep 2006 11:54

Just buy, or make a case for you picks, and then buy a normal tension wrench, a slim line tension wrench, a twist flex tension wrench, one of those tension wrenches designed to clear door jams(very useful to have in some instances), and maybe a feather weight tension wrench. Then buy a normal half diamond, and a normal feeler pick(both stainless steel handles), and then get a couple different slim line feeler picks.

Those are the slim line feelers you want.

by **Romstar** » 28 Sep 2006 11:54

There are two definitions for "slimline" picks. The first refers to the thickness of the steel. Regular picks rage between 0.030 inch and 0.022 inch. The most common is the 0.022.

The second refers to the overal shape of the pick.

HPC's PIP-2000 stainless picks are about 0.018 inch thick and have a reduced profile. Peterson's picks go as low as 0.015 inch thick, and Rytan and Peterson both make some serious changes to the shape.

Basically you have to think about what you need. Do you just need a thinner pick, or do you need something with a smaller profile? The blade of the pick, in conjunction with the overall thickness will be the most compelling feature in a good "slimline". I recomend HPC's PIP-2000 series, Rytan's mini-blue or mini-red series and Peterson's DCAP and Just Picks slender series.

Romstar

Slimline picks - what's the difference?

Slimline picks - what's the difference?

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