Most of this material was written by, so we are a bit biased, but we do think this is useful and comprehensive. Six pages cover the hazards of a Class 4 laser. This way, users will be informed of hazards “out of the box”.Ī 24-page User Manual is included. We believe Wicked should switch to this flyer, or something similar. As a result, we have developed a Class 4 flyer which highlights safety information in Wicked’s user manual. It does not adequately address Class 4 hazards. Unfortunately, as Dan Goldsmith of X-Laser points out, the flyer is really intended for Class 3R and 3B lasers. This is essentially the same material that makes available for any laser seller. It warns against aiming at aircraft or otherwise distracting or annoying other persons. When you first open the shipping box, one of the items is a full-page flyer warning "Keep Handheld Lasers Safe and Legal". Also, if you want to read another detailed review of this laser, check out the Maximum PC article. If you don't want to read all the details, just skip to the Summary paragraph at the end. In this review, we will primarily discuss the safety-related features of the G2 Spyder III Pro Arctic laser product. The older first-generation "G1" was manufactured before the SmartSwitch's development. The current version is the second-generation "G2" that has an extra safety device called the SmartSwitch. This laser, sold by Wicked Lasers of Hong Kong, has a nominal 1 watt beam (actually around 0.7 watts) at 445 nanometers which appears blue-violet to the eye.Īs of September 2010, there are two versions. Review: Wicked Lasers Spyder III Pro Arctic series 1-watt portable handheld laser For laser enthusiasts who understand these hazards, a Class 4 laser must be used with extreme caution, especially when other persons may be around.
These hazards include instant eye damage, eye injuries from viewing the laser dot, skin burns, and photochemical blue light "sunburn" to the retina. The beam is too hazardous for laser pointing or similar beam-viewing applications.
Introduction and Caution Notice: This website does not recommend that consumers purchase any Class 4 laser (500 milliwatts or more). A comprehensive resource for safe and responsible laser use
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