Just ordered "The Torch", anyone else got one?

RIPGMH · 05-05-2008, 06:25 PM

Wicked Lasers "The Torch"

I have just ordered one, does anyone here have one and what do they think?

3vXT · 05-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Ha, when i seen the title of thought of those adult toys, fleshlight? or something.

BZINGA · 05-05-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ken2903

Ha, when i seen the title of thought of those adult toys, fleshlight? or something.

I thought the same thing

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the_scotsman · 05-05-2008, 07:15 PM

Now that's one bright torch.....

But WHY??? And the cost!

RIPGMH · 05-05-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Now that's one bright torch.....

But WHY??? And the cost!

Why is a 270kw Typhoon not enough?

Kryton · 05-05-2008, 07:59 PM

thats insane!!!

not only can you beat someone down with it, you can burn away the evidence.

ILLaViTaR · 05-05-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

Wicked Lasers "The Torch"

I have just ordered one, does anyone here have one and what do they think?

I wonder what would happen if you accidentally shined it in someones eyes?

The Yeti · 06-05-2008, 06:03 AM

No I'll give it a miss thanks, as I'm not scared of the dark and I have a stove to cook eggs on .

FGII-XR6 · 06-05-2008, 11:37 AM

With the " optional timer" it could be used to torch a building ( pardon the pun)while creating an alibi

FordACE · 06-05-2008, 12:02 PM

shouldn't something like that be illegal? hehe. I'd be scared to own one of those in fear of burning the crap out of myself

TadKa · 06-05-2008, 12:27 PM

You wouldnt want to do any bedtime reading with it when camping. you would have your tent on fire in no time.

Lightning Strike GT · 06-05-2008, 12:35 PM

15 mins battery life you will be forever recharging the mongrel

galaxy xr8 · 06-05-2008, 04:19 PM

I just watched the little movie file on it when they cook the egg, and he is wearing a glove to protect himself from the heat when he touched the egg ring, BUT at the end off the file he then picks up the egg ring with his hands and moves it so it can't be that hot.

AUIIForte · 06-05-2008, 06:39 PM

In my opinion, complete waste of money... In what way or appliance would it be usefull? I mean, going out for a walk in the bush at night, it only lasts 15 mins. What happens when there is a black out. They sometimes last a lot longer then 15 mins, hehe. Also, it says 6 months warranty. Iwonder why its so short. By 6 months all the materials would be fried!

olfella · 06-05-2008, 06:50 PM

Well I see it does scrambled eggs, but can it do poached as well? AND will there be enough battery left to do the toast?

RIPGMH · 06-05-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AUIIForte

In my opinion, complete waste of money... In what way or appliance would it be usefull? I mean, going out for a walk in the bush at night, it only lasts 15 mins. What happens when there is a black out. They sometimes last a lot longer then 15 mins, hehe. Also, it says 6 months warranty. Iwonder why its so short. By 6 months all the materials would be fried!

It's not intended as a day to day flashlight. Its something different, I don't think I will take it camping. If I get a bit of enjoyment out of it then who cares.

FordACE · 06-05-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

It's not intended as a day to day flashlight. Its something different, I don't think I will take it camping. If I get a bit of enjoyment out of it then who cares.

Update us on how it goes when you get it. Oh and a banning is in order if you don't provide pictures. lol.

olfella · 07-05-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

It's not intended as a day to day flashlight. Its something different, I don't think I will take it camping. If I get a bit of enjoyment out of it then who cares.

Exactly! Like you said before why buy a 270kw Typhoon if not just for the enjoyment.

StealthAu · 06-05-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RIPGMH

Wicked Lasers "The Torch"

I have just ordered one, does anyone here have one and what do they think?

Thats an expensive mean to light your bongs hey

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And don't try and sya thats not what its for, you'd have to be high to buy one

RIPGMH · 07-05-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by StealthAu

Thats an expensive mean to light your bongs hey

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And don't try and sya thats not what its for, you'd have to be high to buy one

Funny you say that, I've got a mate who is a fan of the green and thats the first thing he said.

rodderz · 06-05-2008, 08:45 PM

One to be careful of should you go for a number 2 while camping out bush!

Duke · 06-05-2008, 10:40 PM

Imagine doing that scary thing to kids where you put a torch in your mouth to illuminate the inside of your face.... this thing would blast through your eyeballs and fry your brain - Now THAT would be scary - and most likely a little funny too.

[dave] · 07-05-2008, 12:39 PM

damn now i seen this im gonna have to buy 1

Falcon_Phill · 07-05-2008, 03:53 PM

ha.

flappist · 08-05-2008, 03:38 PM

Be carefull. Such a device may be construed as a catagory R weapon which, if you are lucky, will get confiscated by customs/AFP.
If unlucky you will be in a WORLD of hurt particularly after the green laser/aviation incident.

FordACE · 08-05-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Be carefull. Such a device may be construed as a catagory R weapon which, if you are lucky, will get confiscated by customs/AFP.
If unlucky you will be in a WORLD of hurt particularly after the green laser/aviation incident.

Without me hitting google, what is a category R weapon? Surely a bright torch could not be construed otherwise as being a torch.

irlewy86 · 08-05-2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Be carefull. Such a device may be construed as a catagory R weapon which, if you are lucky, will get confiscated by customs/AFP.
If unlucky you will be in a WORLD of hurt particularly after the green laser/aviation incident.

Catagory R weapon. I didn't realise it was a fully automatic rifle

flappist · 08-05-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by irlewy86

Catagory R weapon. I didn't realise it was a fully automatic rifle

So your knowlege of the weapons acts and regulations is about equal to your knowlege or motor vehicle.......

ltd · 08-05-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Be carefull. Such a device may be construed as a catagory R weapon which, if you are lucky, will get confiscated by customs/AFP.
If unlucky you will be in a WORLD of hurt particularly after the green laser/aviation incident.

Flappist, it is not an isolated incident. It happens in Sydney every night and as recently as two weeks ago one whole approach to rwy 07 had to be shut down thanks to a bunch of bogans and wannabe terrorists out in the western suburbs who coordinated a cluster laser attack. A virgin 737 executed a missed approach and 7 other inbound AC were diverted to a crosswind landing. It happens alot on approach to tullamarine too. I think it's probably all the flight sim geeks who want props as being the best. .

flappist · 08-05-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ltd

Flappist, it is not an isolated incident. It happens in Sydney every night and as recently as two weeks ago one whole approach to rwy 07 had to be shut down thanks to a bunch of bogans and wannabe terrorists out in the western suburbs who coordinated a cluster laser attack. A virgin 737 executed a missed approach and 7 other inbound AC were diverted to a crosswind landing. It happens alot on approach to tullamarine too. I think it's probably all the flight sim geeks who want props as being the best. .

I saw a lot of 10mW green lasers for sale yesterday at Stanley Markets for $HK 198 ($AU25 or so). I tried one out and the green dot could be seen on an outdoor sunlit wall. This is scary.
Anyone caught lasing an aircraft on finals should be treated as a terrorist and locked up for ever, possibly longer, shot, stabbed, killed twice and then sent to bed without any TV.

A hand held ultrabright torch would be just as bad if not worse. I got zapped with the HIAL on 19 at BBN once during training. I could not see at all for about 10 seconds. VERY SCARY.

Or maybe the idiot could just stand on an overpass and zap cars and trucks to see how many he could cause to crash.

And for those who do not know what a cat R is:

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Originally Posted by Weapons Regs 1997

Each of the following is a category R weapon—
(a) a machine gun or submachine gun that is fully automatic
in its operation and actuated by energy developed when
it is being fired or has multiple revolving barrels, and
any replica or facsimile of a machine gun or submachine
gun that is not a toy;
(b) a unit or device that is capable of being used for
converting any firearm to a weapon mentioned in
paragraph (a);
(c) a firearm capable of firing 50 calibre BMG cartridge
ammunition;
(d) an antipersonnel gas, and an antipersonnel substance, of
a corrosive, noxious or irritant nature or that is capable
of causing bodily harm, and any weapon capable of
discharging the gas or substance by any means, other
than a gas or substance and any weapon capable of
discharging the gas or substance that is primarily
designed for the control of native or feral animals;
(e) an acoustical antipersonnel device of an intensity that is
capable of causing bodily harm;
(f) an electrical antipersonnel device of an intensity that is
capable of causing bodily harm;
(g) a hand grenade, other than an inert hand grenade, and an
antipersonnel mine;
(h) a silencer or other device or contrivance made or used,
or capable of being used or intended to be used, for
reducing the sound caused by discharging a firearm;
(i) a rocket launcher, recoilless rifle, antitank rifle, a
bazooka or a rocket propelled grenade type launcher;
(j) a mortar, all artillery and any incendiary or inflammable
device containing any substance capable of causing
bodily harm or damage to property, other than an
incendiary or inflammable device primarily designed for
vegetation management.

I suspect they would argue sub(f) although its original intent was probably TASERs etc.