GhostSixFour Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 What about mounting one on the top tube with the nozzle facing upwards, connecting it to a timing mechanism that gets activated once you pull some sort of connection.. In other words, bad guy grabs you, pushes you off the bike, connection gets severed, 2min count down begins, crook gets sprayed..
Hairy Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 I know SAPS uses SWAT.Not sure about the strength about ours, but the NYPD/etc uses pepper spray that's rated at 6m on the Scoville scale (compare this to a Habanero that's around 600'000.No idea what this means, but this is what is printed on the UZZI spray
Bianchi Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 No idea what this means, but this is what is printed on the UZZI spray That's 2million on the SHU (Scoville Heat Unit, aka Scoville Scale). It's much more than you want in your eyes. Normal chilli = around 1000.
Hairy Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 That's 2million on the SHU (Scoville Heat Unit, aka Scoville Scale). It's much more than you want in your eyes. Normal chilli = around 1000. So it "should work" then if the need arises (which I hope it never will)
Leg breaker Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 I used to carry it with me... Until i lost it somewhere I know these people who have used it a few times. saved their life in one occasion.
Stig Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 I carry the new generation Pepper gel. Its not a spray but a gel that sprays out like a water pistol, so you dont ride into the blast. More accurate.Mainly for dogs and hi jackers. But dont keep it on your bike keep it in your back pocket, so if you are pulled off your bike that its on you. Jan Wyn 1
Marq001 Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 What a funny thread, have a had a few min of solid laughs.... Think im going to be getting myself a can of swat this afternoon, I think it would make it just slightly safer when I do rides by myslef. Just a question to all the stories on here, what do you guys do that have sprayed these perps in the face? Ride away? or get a few kicks in there then ride away? tunariaan and fabs 2
Wannabe Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) I just rode away, "perp" was disabled. Edited January 14, 2013 by Wannabe
Bianchi Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 So it "should work" then if the need arises (which I hope it never will)Â It most definitely will. Anything above 500'000 or so should be pretty effective (I'm guessing that the SWAT is also 2m+ )
Wallee Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 do any of you guys have the pepper spray mounted on your bikes? if so. how did you do it?   The Sabre one attaches to a strap that fits on your top tube/seat post/stem etc. with velcro. Simply rip the pepper spray loose in an emergency. I bought mine from Sportsmans Warehouse a few years back.
ChUkKy Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 What a funny thread, have a had a few min of solid laughs.... Think im going to be getting myself a can of swat this afternoon, I think it would make it just slightly safer when I do rides by myslef. Just a question to all the stories on here, what do you guys do that have sprayed these perps in the face? Ride away? or get a few kicks in there then ride away? I dunno, I cant normally hear what they are saying, it sounds like they trying to cry / talk with a bunch of keys in their mouth.
Weight Weenie Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Just check the spray, mine had expired and I never noticed it. No use if it doesn't work when you need it...
Porra 1 Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Yup, had opportunity to "test" it on an agressive Taxi driver who cut me off three times in about a 1km stretch (cutting me off when he stopped to pick up / drop off his fare). He was still stationary by the time I lost him out of sight, not to be seen again. Also had a noisy neighbour that insisted on grinding metal and playing loud music in his garage till late at night. After speaking to him a few times, one night he was at it again, and I just aimed the stream of pepperspray at the front of his Garage and gave it a short burst. After a few seconds he starting swearing and coughing like mad and stormed out of the Garage. I had peace and quiet for the rest of the night.Did not spray him directly, he only got what was drafted into the garage. So yeah, Pepperspray works.
Porra 1 Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 Glad I don't stay next to you. Sound likes he deserved it. Had a good laugh I can just imagine you siting behind you wall wetting yourself with laughter. Wannabe 1
HappyMartin Posted January 14, 2013 Posted January 14, 2013 I carry a can in my bakkie. Never know when some mad cyclist is going to get in your face. I will just nail him with the spray. Like to see the skinny poofter cycle after that. I might use it next time I see 2 roadies riding abreast. On a more serious note I got sprayed in Jerusalem of all places. In a pub. On a table. Long story. At first I thought someone had put a cigarette in my eye. Hurt like hell and my mascara ran all over my face and into my beard. Made me look very weird, sort of like a melting raccoon. Well that's what my girlfriend said. Like I said, a long story BrianMTB and _David_ 2
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