[90] How To Zip Open Your First Lock

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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[@WilliamMancel]

I remember the first lock I zipped, I thought, it can't be this easy.. On many locks, it is that easy. Great video. Keep them coming. 👍👏

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

William Mancel Thanks for the kind words!

[@mchughcb]

Sat here with the masterlock 140 watching this in the background trying single pick. Then my attention changed when you said zip that thing. Well pting! and it was open, after several pting, too easy. Thanks. Now I'll go back to practicing single picking.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

mchughcb another fun thing to do with them is using a "comb pick" to bypass the Lock

[@SightlessSenshi]

Definitely subscribing, my friend! Great video, very verbally descriptive, which I greatly appreciate.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Sightless Senshi thank you for the kind words! I am trying to be helpful towards everyone. I commented on your post on Reddit and you did a really great job :-) my username over there is different though it is stab_in_the_eye Welcome to the community, and if you ever have questions don't be afraid to ask

[@SightlessSenshi]

HelpfulLockPicker Thanks! :) Yeah, I did know it was you from Reddit; I saw the link you posted on there, to this video, and followed it here.

[@campbellsquires8096]

Ooh, now I want to try zipping some locks open. Thanks again for a great informative video!!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@kramerberbon1804]

Great video as usual, man. Do you apply the same tension than when you do single pin picking? I guess it has to be lighter tension when spools are involved, has it? Thanks.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It depends. No security pins is more a static tension and security pins you need to alter

[@kramerberbon1804]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks a lot for your answer.

[@dalehanks3171]

That locks are this easy to open is only a little bit scary for me. Thanks for video, I found this video on reddit.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Dale Hanks surprisingly most locks you can purchase from places like Home Depot can be picked by beginners quite easily. But rest assured security is only as strong as its weakest link and statistically speaking most thieves will break a window or kick in the door before ever attempting to pick a lock.

[@benjaminlong4376]

Thank you. Very informative and I'm going to. Give it a try.

[@srr9281]

Just a quick question which HLP seemed to skirt over. Does he release and then re-apply tension between zips?

[@notanaz5976]

Keep up the good work , all love from egypt !

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words

[@desertrainfrog1691]

This reminds me of raking Kind of an aggressive motion that forces the pins up quickly to open. Kinda more luck based?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would say any of the non skilled attacks have a large degree of luck but there is certainly a good amount of technique involved.

[@Laflamablanca969]

I just bought that pick you’re using and I have to say it is insane. Nice vid

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

La Flama Blanca Thank you for the kind words , I'm a big fan of them. I also really like the gem in 0.018, it works great on Americans and rotating Medeco pins

[@xderiwx]

HelpfulLockPicker Is that the Hook 1?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

xderiwx that is the Peterson hook 1 reach with plastic handle in 0.025

[@zacharylagler242]

HelpfulLockPicker could you do a video explaining how Medeco's work?

[@senyokosuda9417]

How much tension do you put on the tensioner?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am rather light but it is something you sort of just adjust as you go.

[@senyokosuda9417]

@@HelpfulLockPicker thank u, I'm still learning

[@tiffanystclair3570]

Is that an allen wrencb?

[@JRNSlx57]

Wow such an amazing technique, had personnaly more success than raking with the city pick or the snake pick Still in the learning curve, amazing video

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helped!

[@rmsg7504]

Some of the newer Defiant locks and brinks have 5 spool pins, talking residential type door locks.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@roberthiggins1142]

Have you ever tried it on an Australian Lockwood Lock??

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Yes, I believe I have

[@Danmatagi]

Where do I purchase lock picking kit such as this ?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It depends where you are from

[@Danmatagi]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I’m from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@kevenquinlan]

Another great technique. Thanks dude. Love the New England accent, though it's not very pronounced, maybe Maine?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I'm from Massachusetts near Boston

[@Kokurorokuko]

Do you always rotate the tensioner the same way?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It depends on which direction the lock opens in

[@Kokurorokuko]

@@HelpfulLockPicker How do you know which directions you should rotate if you know nothing about the lock?

[@F3PIZZA]

The no 3 ML I’m practicing with looks different. The key way looks like it has a security feature or something.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@Frosty901]

Great video buddy. 👍👍

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Frosty901 Thank you!

[@staticaljack3034]

It would be sad if you had a lock company and you’re lock was for lock picking noobs

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

lol

[@seancline1153]

Masterlock in a nutshell

[@Stoney3K]

Isn't this the same as inserting a blank key, applying torque and yanking it out quickly?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

no it is not

[@itabs9067]

hey @helpfullockpicker i recently got my picks and failing at unlocking a reular 5 pin lock even when trying non skilled techniques. ill be happy to gt some advice!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

What type of lock is it? Have you tried lubricating it?

[@itabs9067]

@@HelpfulLockPicker is there a way for me to send you a picture of it, such as discord? and what can i use to lubricate it without causing harm?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@itabs9067 Tri flo and lock Houdini works well. Feel free to send me an email with the photo if you would like. My email is listed on the about section of my channel

[@itabs9067]

@@HelpfulLockPicker hey i sent you the mail. i think i might be applying tension wrong somehow, but i dont really know. ill just keep at it

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@itabs9067 I will check it out when I get to a computer. In the meantime, I wish you luck!

[@shellyn16]

So rewarding! 😁😁

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Michelle L it is, it is almost like cheating!

[@edgarking9148]

Nice and quick way too zip

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for kind words!

[@jeffkubos751]

Great teaching always! Thank You!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for checking it out and I am glad it helps!

[@rmsg7504]

I've also heard this called raking and scrubbing

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Yes, there are many different names. This is more specific

[@sciaj]

69th comment hehe was stuck on a lock for a while this helped me get it in under 5 min not sure if mad or happy (def happy tysm🖤)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@eagleeyeviewimages]

Awesome

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for checking it out

[@BoredLockpicker]

well there ya go

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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[@FemboyOwO_]

I find it easier if you use a diamond/half diamond rake for zipping.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@clintdenman3037]

I actually found someone picking a lock at my home but now I'm not a bad person so I didn't shoot him dead because I respect life mind you he now has no hands so please remember to lockpick as a hobby on your own property OK!? Ya all have a great week

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It is the rule of the hobby to not pick locks in use or ones you don't own

[@murrumbateboy1210]

I didnt realise zipping is like bumping but with a pick

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It is also sort in the reverse direction too. Bumping the key inserts into the lock and zipping is pulling the pick out of the lock. Open is open

[@MikkoRantalainen]

1:40 Typical MasterLock quality

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I find it funny at this point

[@jeremyperry3841]

Well I was lucky number 666 who liked this video lol

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out

[@thecommenter9678]

>..> the 40mm was my second lock... I guess i made it harder on myself LOL

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@elvirredzepovic6898]

Notice how bitting on these "locks" is a joke ? THAT is why they get zipped open.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

This video is also a tutorial would you rather have a tutorial where the lock doesn't open?