I don't know why they seem to limit this to women. Most of the little pissant pussified Hollywood actors need this when they don't have their hired handlers with them. Tiny Tom Cruise would be a good start and also that pussy Leonardo "I Fuck Women To Define My Reputation" DiCaprio, who apprently nearly wet himself running out of Morrocco after the latest terrorist attack. Big man! Then it could be marketed to any "man" who needs those blonde dye-jobs in his hair, not to mention that Indian golfer whose manhood was in such turmoil over a woman encroaching on his turf.

Edited by author 05-23-2003 01:40 AM
This is all sorts of useless... it has to be armed by unlocking a lock with a key, then holding down a button -- so there's no opportunity to use it in a hurry -- you have to walk around with it charged to have any chance.

Not exactly. The key just arms the system, the palm buttons or switches discharges electricity. Only when the palm buttons are pressed is the jacket discharged. I thought the palm switches were a nice idea, and the fact they added two of them makes it better. Those switches dangle inside the jacket and would be set off as a reaction to being attacked (or so says the website). If you are grabbed from behind or have your hands behind your head, then grasping the button would be the only action you could make (not counting anyting with the head, elbow, upper body strength, or a kick to the groin). The sparky bit only goes off when the jacket discharges, but the rest of the seems are electrified and their discharges are hidden.

I'd would move the lock inside the cuff of the jack and trim the cuffs to make it more inconspicuous. Not sure about getting rid of the exposed sparky seem, as it would allow the wearer to know if the jacket discharged or not, although it could be misused as a deterrent, which I really think something like this should be a surprise and not broadcast that you have an electrified jacket. I also think they should up the charge to where it produces disorientation on the assaulter, on the level of a stun gun or taser. The videos made it look like it was a small zap and anyone with enough adrenaline would be able to shake it off (hugging the wearer, thou...).

However, I agree with you, $1000 can get you a whole lot more with a year of martial arts lessons or a gun and plenty of ammo. I think it could be a useful self-defense tool, but I wouldn't make it my only defense.

Seems like this will go over huge in the S&M crowd, tho...

Well, it shouldn't surprise you, but the ECSuit made by Advanced Research Apparrel looks just like that, but much cooler than the No Contact jacket. And they make lingerie for amputees.

Seems like this will go over huge in the S&M crowd, tho... I mean it's all black, shoots sparks, is really expensive, and shocks people that try to touch it. I'm suprised that they are even trying to sell it as a self-defense device!

...or a handgun and lots of ammo :)

This is all sorts of useless... it has to be armed by unlocking a lock with a key, then holding down a button -- so there's no opportunity to use it in a hurry -- you have to walk around with it charged to have any chance.

When charged, it crackles with electricity and shows sparks. You know, to tip off would-be muggers that they should use an implement.

And I wouldn't count on the shock from a 9V immobilizing all attackers... it doesn't affect everyone the same.

Most places, $1000 would get you more than a year of martial arts classes...

While this is a cool idea and all, it really doesn't stop a mugger from just konkin' someone on the head/hitting them in the face real hard. Also what happens if you get mugged in the rain? do you get shocked too?

Perhaps the mugger will wear a pair of winter gloves and not
notice he is supposed to be shocked.

Perhaps that wasn't a mugger, but and old flame trying to
surprise with a hug.

Perhaps that cop won't want the jacket removed before frisking
for weapons.

Edited by author 05-22-2003 03:52 PM
I was wondering if this would simply prompt muggers and rapists to wear insulated gloves while committing crimes. Not that hard to do...

That dude has a curious expression on his face.

What's to prevent getting a serious jolt from accidently pumping into someone wearing this? Enforce anti-NewYork politeness?

Edited by author 05-22-2003 02:56 PM
What's to stop muggers etc from donning a jacket, bear-huggin you, then shocking the crap out of you? Weapons are weapons...

>>>Just followed the link and read more of the article- apparently it is made to only fit "women" meaning only tiny slender women can use it. That means large men and women can't fit in it but tiny skinny male muggers could fit in it.

At last an empowering weapon for the tiny male mugger!