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northcave
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Hoovie
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ABUS are very highly regarded for their disk locks on motorbikes and other kinds of mobile security.
So I would guess their padlocks would be pretty good as well 
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northcave
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Hitch
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Agreed, ABUS make very good quality locks. Far from the cheapest, but a high security abus lock will take some getting through.
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flaxius
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Padlocks can always be defeated. It's just a matter of how much noise/time it takes.
The first (brass) lock you have listed has an exposed shackle (the loop bit). This is very vulnerable to bolt croppers. If someone can get at this easily and discreetly they could open it in less than 5 seconds.
The second lock means that it's much harder to get bolt croppers or any other kind of cutting tool near the shackle.
Neither of these locks will stop someone who has the time and determination to beat them though.
If it's purely a deterrent you're after then the first lock would be fine. If it's a bit more serious, then go for the second or consider other options.
It ultimately depends on how much you want to protect what you're securing as to how much you spend on security.
PS. I would expect way less than 5% of locks are picked these days, most will be forced. |
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lockie
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| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Forget brand what exactly do you want the padlock to do ? The abus granite is a very formidable lock and hard to open without the right tools and skill.You wont use bolt croppers on that as the shackle is hardened.
the brass ones above if of a snap shut type can be opened easily and without bolt croppers if you know how (look up padlock shims on youtube).
Let me know what it is you want it to protect and i may be able to point you in the right direction, im a locksmith by trade btw |
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Cannyfixit
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The Abus Granite is a good lock,it gets me discount on my bike insurance  the brass ones i have on the shed but only as a deterent i wouldnt have thought they would resist an attack,sounds like Lockie is the man to speak to
and welcome to the forum Lockie
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This looks suspiciously like a spam post to me 
The guy only makes two posts, both on this thread and both links use specific keywords targeted to the site in mention  |
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