The Spyder III Arctic is the world’s most powerful laser you can legally own. It is in the process with Guinness Book of Word Records to get the record. The host (outer casing) is a cool Lightsaber like handle that has a few neat features. It has a smart switch for safety that requires you to click in a code to get it to operate. This switch also toggles through the power modes. There are three safety features on the FDA compliant cap. There is a tail cap that must be pressed, a safety interlock pin that must be inserted and a contact guard that must be screwed in. If any of these safety features are not in place, the laser will not work.
The laser comes with a users manual, caring case and a beginner’s cap that will pull 80% of the power from the laser as you familiarize yourself with the laser. A set of safety glasses in a zip up case are also included and should be worn at all times while using the laser. This laser is not a toy and can cause serious eye injury or blindness. This laser is so powerful that just looking at the projected dot can cause eye injury.
The laser uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery that lasts 120 minuets on a single charge. With a 100% duty cycle, it can remain running 24/7 without damaging the laser diode. The power rating is 1000mW which is 1,000 times stronger than that green laser pointer that you picked up down at the store. The Astronomical Society Of Australia says only 20mW is needed to point out stars and anything else is over kill. MEWAHAHAHHA!
Testing the full potential of this monster I set up a few tests to see what I could accomplish. It will pop balloons on contact (even light colored ones), cut electrical tape pretty quickly, burn through paper in about 3 seconds, melt plastic, burn wood. I was interested in seeing if I could cut through Gorilla Tape, which is pretty thick and extremely tough. It seems that the gorilla is no match for the Arctic III. It slowly cut all the way across the tape. Also if you have an ant problem the Arctic III will kill them on contact.
The dot can be seen in broad daylight very well. At night the entire beam can be seen for miles. In fact the laser can be seen from over ninety miles away!
The Arctic III will set you back $299 and can be found at www.wickedlasers.com. You will also find some other neat products such as the world’s most powerful flashlight. This flashlight can cook eggs and start fires!