Emergency / Life Hammer

[OTEP]

We had a bit of discussion on this in the Starex thread. I was at SM ACE Megamall this afternoon and stumbled upon a Life Hammer for sale. Originally priced Php 229.75, it was on sale for Php 115.00. Only catch is, the acryclic cover for the hammer head was cracked. I got one. Just in case anyone else is looking, SM might still have some left over.




Also features velcro-type mounting, built in seatbelt cutter, and glow-in-the-dark material built-into the hammer head.

[OTEP]

From: http://www.securityworld.com/ShopSite/lifehammer.html

LIFE HAMMER

Grab LifeHammer when the doors are jammed, the seat belt is stuck, and the only way out is through the window. Just cut unreleased seat belts with the razor-sharp knife blade and smash the window with the quality double-tipped hammer.
Life Hammer weighs just over 3.5 ounces and is 6.75 inches in length.
Durable plastic holder holder easily attaches to the carpet without damage to the vehicle and ensures the Life Hammer is always accessible.
Fluorescent knob helps locate the Life Hammer in the dark.

What the $29.95 Life Hammer looks like:

[empy]

that's a very important tool. every car must have one. make sure that you get the model with a light and a seatbelt cutter.

my company gave all of us one during a time when for some reason a lot of (not-so-smart) people kept driving their cars into our hundreds of lakes and canals and drowning.

[mbeige]

I can't believe people actually buy this.

[StraightSix]

I can't believe people actually buy this.

Care to tell us why?

[OTEP]

Care to tell us why?

Um, probably because it doesn't work for some people. Especially those with no prior experience of breaking automotive glass.

I have, and for a lil over a hunderd pesos, pwede na din. hehehe.

[kimpOy]

ok to OTEP...

these things are better having it even if you dont need it...than you dont have it when you need it..


or something like that...

[redorange]

I can't believe people actually buy this.

It's a useful tool incase of an accident that causes you to drive into deep water. If you don't have one you would have to wait for the pressure inside the car to equal the outside pressure before you can open the doors. That would mean you would have to sit there as the water leaks into your car and drowns you or you run out of oxygen to equalize the internal and external pressure.

Oh and kicking the windows, windshield and rear glass doesn't always work just in the movies.

[empy]

i guess if you're 100% sure you'll never have a serious accident, or drive into deep water/flash floods, then it's a huge waste of 30 bucks

[BlueBimmer]

maybe my swiss army knife can be a poor replacement of the life hammer hehe

[mbeige]

Can somebody provide the link sa discussion? I always saw these sa mga advertisement kasama ng mga items you don't really need or won't ever need kasi so I thought it's another one of those.

And yes I don't have any experience breaking automotive glass.

For me kasi if it's dangerous to drive, I'll just stay where I am kaysa sa sugurin ko. But I guess you all have a point, kung kailangan it can come in handy. What other gadgets do you recommend to go with this?

[Psylocke]

That little hammer can really break glass?

This is what I keep in the glove box for that purpose:

[empy]

^i'm not sure if that maglite can easily break auto glass. i could be wrong but it's made to withstand that type of blunt impact.

the reason why the hammer works is that it has a solid, very sharp tip made of alloyed metal that will crack and put a hole in the window more easily.

[nugundam93]

i think kaya nung big maglites, yung at least 3 size D batteries yung laman. :D

matignan nga yang emergency hammer na yan...

[OTEP]

Personally, I carry these devices not only for myself but to aid other motorists who might need it.

Other stuff in my rig:
-Fire Extinguisher
-First Aid Kit
-Tow Strap with D-shackles
-Jumper cables
-Safety goggles
-Hard hat
-EWD
-Hand held halogen lamp
-Battery operated flashlight
-Tie-down straps

I'll just finish the list when I remember the other stuff.

[Horsepower]

Personally, I carry these devices not only for myself but to aid other motorists who might need it.

Other stuff in my rig:
-Fire Extinguisher
-First Aid Kit
-Tow Strap with D-shackles
-Jumper cables
-Safety goggles
-Hard hat
-EWD
-Hand held halogen lamp
-Battery operated flashlight
-Tie-down straps

I'll just finish the list when I remember the other stuff.

Good idea. I'll passby Mega to get some of these.

Would you please expound about:
hardhat
EWD ( = ? )
Tie down straps?

Thanks a lot sir :-)

[Satio]

We do carry only these devices both of our cars..

"First Alert" Auto Fire Extinguisher
and
Jumper cables
EWD = early warning device..

[OTEP]

Hardhat is the hat worn at construction sites. I have it just in case working conditions demand having one.

EWD are reflectorized triangles.
Tie down straps are straps used to hold down luggage so they don't fly in case of a crash. They can be used for other things, too.

I also use First Alert. The car bracket makes mounting a breeze.

Most of these stuff I got from SM Malls.

[empy]

i think kaya nung big maglites, yung at least 3 size D batteries yung laman. :D

tama kayo bro, and i stand corrected. i got curious and asked a cop friend...he said that the best tool they have for breaking car windows is the maglite or the Asp telescoping baton

[nugundam93]

speaking of which...nawawala yung big maglite namin.

asar.