BV-8981x

This is exactly what I needed. I wanted a combination lock that would thread through a smaller opening. This is a lock that keeps honest people honest or reduces crimes of convenience. The cable is on the smaller size and could be cut by a cable cutter. The lock could probably be defeated by someone using a hammer. Despite this, it is the best lock that I could find that met my requirements. I would buy it again.

The only use for this lock that I can imagine is to lock your skis. Skis get stolen rarely in the US, but it happens, partly because of someone's mistake (e.g., one can grab a wrong pair of skis which look the same as theirs) and partly because of theft. The cable in ski locks is not very thick. It is more a theft deterrent than a theft protection. I am sure that my bicycle cable cutters would cut this cable in one second. However, it is unlikely that a ski thieves would bother carrying bulky cutters or would cut locks in public. They would grab a different pair of skis which are not locked. With this, the key characteristics of a ski lock becomes the length of the cable. I must say, the cable in this lock is on a relatively thick side, perhaps 1.5 mm thick. Cables in ski locks are notoriously short, and every extra inch counts. This lock is better in this sense (has a longer cable) than the other, smaller and lighter lock, that I have, as its cable is a good 4 if not 6 inches longer. It has a 4-digit combination which is nice, although, once again, if one can cut the cable with a proper tools in a second, why would one bother picking a combination? Three digits are as good as four. The downside is that it is a little too big. It fits into a ski jacket pocket, but takes most of it. Description of the lock suggests it as a lock also for bike, I do not know how that would work. When it comes to bikes, it is, basically, a zero security lock. It is not a defense against someone equipped to cut or break locks.

Nice little lock that is easy to use. I only expect this lock to keep my bike from being stolen by a flash and grab thief...the cable can most likely be cut easily if someone has a cutting tool with them. My use is simply to prevent someone from grabbing my bike and running off while I'm 20 feet away or inside a cafe. It's small, light, and the retractable cable is nice.

Faulty lock. And the cable release button isn’t locked when locked, so you can just extend the cable and slip out over the skis

This fits easily in a jacket pocket while skiing, and is quick to extend and wrap around a pair of skis on a ski rack. While it's not a heavy duty lock, it provides enough deterrence that a thief would likely just grab another pair. It's easy to use and pretty self explanatory. It's quite small, fits easily in any ski jacket pocket (I keep it inside zipped while skiing) and is thin. Definitely recommend picking this up as a good value way to have peace of mind while you hit the lodge between runs

Very easy to use, easy to carry, and gives you a piece of mind when leaving you valuable skis outside the lodge while you grab a bite. With ski thefts at the slope and the cost of gear if only makes sense to lock them up and keep them where you left them when you return. There’s plenty of cable to secure both skis to the rack. Very easy to use and cost friendly. You spend so much on your gear, keep it safe, don’t take anything for granted. I love mine.

This was fantastic to keep all my luggage together on the trains. Often times the luggage goes where you can't see it and people have sticky fingers. I used this so strap all our luggage together while on the trains, our stroller as well. Worked like a charm. I bring this in my stroller everywhere incase I need it, like water parks or amusement parks. Highly recommend for the price, durability, and ease to carry around and use.

This is small and plastic and won't keep those who want your stuff from getting it, so mostly for good for show and to keep the honest folks away. It was very easy to use, but like I said, a quick hard pull and the lock will break.