The Spyder Arctic 1W Blue Laser from Wicked Lasers -- styropyro's review

For the past year, I have been pounded with emails asking about Wicked Lasers and their very popular laser, the Spyder Arctic S3. This was the first commercial handheld laser to claim 1W of blue output, and because of that it received a lot of attention from the media. There has been a lot of controversy over this laser, so the best way to find the truth was to actually try one out for myself.

The Spyder is in my opinion the most impressive handheld on the market today. This is not completely due to the 1W 445nm blue output, but more to the fact that is clearly a level above DIY style lasers available. This is not a flashlight hacked into a laser, it is a professionally and commercially produced unit intended for mass sales. The very advanced "SmartSwitch" and FDA compliant safety features are a one-of-a-kind when it comes to laser in this price range. Class IV lasers are one of the most dangerous things someone can legally own, so these safety features are a great at preventing an accident.

In conclusion, I am pleasantly surprised with this laser. I have read a lot of hate towards this unit, yet I am 100% satisfied with the Arctic. There are some that argue that Wicked Lasers as a company is not geared towards safety, yet they include safety goggles, training filters, electronic safety locks, and a written manual on how to use it safely. You simply don't find that with other companies advertising to the same market.

Link to this laser: http://zfer.us/NBS58

Wicked Lasers has also recently released the Krypton Spyder laser, with models up to 1W of green in a handheld unit. 1W of DPSS green in a handheld laser is quite a feat of engineering, and I'll eagerly wait for reviews to see if I should try one out for myself in the future.

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[laserfan17]

Thumbs up if you want s3 Krypton review

[lostorb12]

DUDE i keep watching these laser video and its only now that you tell me i should be wearing protective glasses!! shit!

[TheVividly]

how long did it take for it to get to you. i ordered mine cant wait 2 get it ps: love your vids

[hoblywobly]

i'm just wondering... isn't the Spartan the most powerful handheld? i think it can do 2 watts

[TekhnoBro]

@BUBASNICKERS Thanks! Also thanks a lot for subscribing to my YouTube channel, I am having a 200mw green laser giveaway you should check it out!

[braddlphns]

why doesnt his arctic have a rectangular beam?

[BUBASNICKERS]

@TekhnoBro cannon sx230 powershot PS. i love your channel awesome videos for styropyro an TekknoBro!

[TekhnoBro]

What kinda camera does he use?

[hamza45001]

@laserfan17 Your Absolutely You Are Right

[hamza45001]

Do They Sell it in You U.A.E ? And I Love the Spyder 3 Arctic SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH

Can You Give One away?

[rajeevpandrangi]

Where do you get this laser I couldnt find it on eBay or amazon