Star Wars lightsaber-like laser device for sale, can burn

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Star Wars lightsaber-like laser device for sale, can burn skin, eyes
BY MICHAEL SHERIDAN
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

Wednesday, June 16th 2010, 9:52 AM


wickedlasers.com

The Spyder III Pro Arctic series laser is so powerful, it can burn skin, as well as cause severe eye damage.
It's not exactly a Jedi light saber, but it's pretty darn close.

And it'll only cost ya $200.

The Spyder III Pro Arctic series laser, which comes with the warning that "At close range, this Class 4 beam will cause immediate and irreversible retinal damage," can also potentially burn skin.

"Under no circumstances should they be on sale on the Internet," John Colton, director of Lucid Optical Services, told Sky News.

Calling it "horrendously dangerous," the device - which looks similar to the famed laser swords of "Star Wars" - is 1,000-times more powerful than the average laser pointer and could be "deadly," Colton said.

"This laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence," touts the Web site that sells the device, WickedLasers.com.

"Wicked Lasers recognizes the dangers associated with its mishandling and possible abuse," the site notes. "Laser safety flyers and LaserShades are shipped free together with every Spyder III 445nm Arctic blue laser purchase."

msheridan@nydailynews.com; or follow him at Twitter.com/NYDNSheridan

I wonder what would happen if the lightsabers were pressed against each other



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