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christofire
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

Veggie Dave wrote:

> Except, of course, it's not a shock at all - at least it's not if
> you've seen this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck


<grabs popcorn>
Looks like it could get interesting.

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Christofire DIAABTCOD#1 DS#9 ZX-10R
 
  #2
Paul Carmichael
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

christofire wrote:

> Veggie Dave wrote:
>
>
>>Except, of course, it's not a shock at all - at least it's not if
>>you've seen this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck

>
>
> <grabs popcorn>
> Looks like it could get interesting.
>


I doubt it. This is about a chain, not a princess.

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  #3
Veggie Dave
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

Paul Carmichael <arse@tit.com> wrote the following literary masterpiece:
>I doubt it. This is about a chain, not a princess.


No, it's about a company knowingly selling products it knows for a fact
aren't capable of performing the task they were sold for, and then
desperately and publicly lying about it to try and save face.

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Veggie Dave
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  #4
Hog
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

Veggie Dave wrote:
> Paul Carmichael <arse@tit.com> wrote the following literary
> masterpiece:
>> I doubt it. This is about a chain, not a princess.

>
> No, it's about a company knowingly selling products it knows for a
> fact aren't capable of performing the task they were sold for, and
> then desperately and publicly lying about it to try and save face.


Yes but this is hardly unusual in the UK or EU is it? and they do stop
children and Almax are just a little bit too expensive for most peoples'
palate.

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Hog
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  #5
Veggie Dave
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

Hog <hogSPAM@freenetCHIPS.co.uk> wrote the following literary
masterpiece:
>
>Oh I don't deny what you say about their product. Since you first posted I
>binned a couple of items of theirs I had.


Just received a press release regarding this subject. To be posted
shortly...

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Veggie Dave
UKRMHRC#2 BOTAFOF#08
IQ 18 FILMS http://www.iq18films.com
POST PRODUCTION http://www.iq18films.co.uk
Toxic Shock Syndrome Gets More Girls Than Me
 
  #6
christofire
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

Paul Carmichael wrote:

> christofire wrote:
>
> > Veggie Dave wrote:
> >
> >
> > > Except, of course, it's not a shock at all - at least it's not if
> > > you've seen this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC3hFr8p2ck

> >
> >
> > <grabs popcorn>
> > Looks like it could get interesting.
> >

>
> I doubt it. This is about a chain, not a princess.


Considering the implications of the Sold Secure mark having no more
importance than a logo bought for £2000, would insurance companies who
offer discount for using such obviously flawed/fraudulently desribed
products be happy?

Logic says they wouldn't be best pleased, but I think it would be
interesting to see what happens. I hope Dave, Almax, etc. make a
difference.

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  #7
Veggie Dave
 
Default Re: Kryptonite Chains In Useless Shocker

christofire <chris@ukrm.org> wrote the following literary masterpiece:
>Logic says they wouldn't be best pleased, but I think it would be
>interesting to see what happens. I hope Dave, Almax, etc. make a
>difference.


It's funny you should ask that...

__________________________________________________ ______________________

Press Release Issued By Bikesure Insurance

BIKESURE CALLS TIME ON BIKE THIEVES

Upcoming TV exposé on bike theft epidemic:
"About time too" says leading bike insurer

In the wake of the bike crime wave, especially in London, specialist
motorbike insurer Bikesure is demanding the motorbiking industry sorts
out the issue of security and is offering discounts for customers who
use certain specified security products.

"It's a known fact that many of the motorcycle security products sold
today don't work - they can be broken into in seconds," says Robert
Balls of Bikesure. "Even locks and chains that are Thatcham or Sold
Secure-approved often aren't good enough to stop a thief for more than a
minute.

"People who buy an expensive 'Gold Level Approval' product, in good
faith, expect it to work. It's time they knew many of them don't."

ITV London will take the lid off the issue on July 24th, when 'Gone In
60 Seconds' looks at London's epidemic of bike theft, and the
shortcomings of existing bike security products. A segment of the show
focuses on motorbike locks and demonstrates how one Sold Secure-approved
product took just 2 seconds to break open. Of the three motorbike
security products on test (another of which is Thatcham-approved), the
best lasted just 11 seconds.

"It's about time this issue was highlighted," comments Robert Balls. He
says that motorcycle owners need to be able to trust the products they
use. For several years Bikesure has been working with Almax, the
security specialist interviewed for the Gone in 60 Seconds show.

"Almax was the company that first highlighted the issue, not only by
showing how chains can be bolt-cropped but also by developing
thief-proof security products - including security chains and devices
that can't be practically bolt cropped - that we've been recommending to
bikers, even before they were officially approved."

Alex Simpson of Almax says they want to see the standards upgraded. "The
argument is that these chains and cables are deterrents - but a chain
you can bolt crop in 11 seconds is no deterrent for a thief."

Bikesure has a list of security products, including several from the
Almax range, that the company believes will foil most thieves. To
encourage bikers to improve the security of their motorbikes, the
company is giving a 10% discount off insurance to riders who use any
product from the list.

Meanwhile anyone buying an Almax motorcycle security product can claim a
further £25 discount off a Bikesure policy.

For more information on Almax, and to see videos of high security
motorbike chains being bolt cropped, visit
www.almax-security-chains.co.uk The company can be contacted on 0191
264 2773.

Bikesure has a huge range of specialist policies for the motorcycle
enthusiast, including schemes for performance and custom bikes,
scooters, trikes, quads and bug riders. For details freephone the
Bikesure quote line on 0800 089 2000, email the company at
bikesure@adrianflux.co.uk or visit www.bikesure.co.uk
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Veggie Dave
UKRMHRC#2 BOTAFOF#08
IQ 18 FILMS http://www.iq18films.com
POST PRODUCTION http://www.iq18films.co.uk
Toxic Shock Syndrome Gets More Girls Than Me
 
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