Wicked Laser’s Spyder III Pro Arctic is Ultra-Powerful and Super Affordable

One of the coolest “toys” I’d like to own is a good laser, and I’m sure many of you don’t even need an explanation as to why. Having the ability to burn things with a freaking laser is simply cool, not to mention be able to shoot a beam of light at something a hundred meters away. Many times I’ve come close to ordering one, and the closest I’ve ever come was just this past weekend, when I spotted Wicked Laser’s Spyder III Pro Arctic.

But it didn’t take too long until I realized that such a laser is way too much for me, and could even be considered scary. It’s all too bad, too, given that this is the most powerful laser the company has developed, and also one of the most affordable, at $200. You see, while a modest laser that’s sufficient for most needs ranges around the 100mW power level, the company’s latest laser hits… 1W. Yes, a full watt.

The reason for the power and unbelievable price is thanks to the blue diodes that emit a 445nm beam used in current Casio projector, where 24 of them are used in total. Wicked Lasers takes those out, and uses one for each laser it produces, so even at $200, it can be assumed that the company will be making a decent profit if sales are good. According to the company, the light from the beam of the Spyder III Pro Arctic is 4000% brighter than a 405nm violet laser beam. Wow.

This all seems fine and good, but here’s the reason I find the laser to be a bit scary:

“Warning: Extremely dangerous is an understatement to the power of 1W of laser power. It will blind permanently and instantly and set fire quickly to skin and other body parts, use with extreme caution and only when using the included eye protection. Customers will be required to completely read and agree to our Class IV Laser Hazard Acknowledgment Form.“

How is a laser like this even legal, and able to be purchased by regular consumers? I have no idea, but the prospect of shady characters getting a hold of these is a bit disturbing. Even if you use the laser as it’s meant to be, you are absolutely required to use safety glasses, and the same goes to anyone who’d be around you. That’s some serious business.

Deep down, I still want one. I can’t wait to see a review of one of these bad boys.

The Artic emits a 445nm cool blue, ultra high power 1W beam which appears up to 4000% brighter than the Sonar’s 405nm violet beam. This direct blue laser diode is the result of the evolution of laser technology. Less than one year ago, this laser would have cost thousands of dollars to build. Don’t let the Arctic name fool you, this laser possesses the most burning capabilities of any portable laser in existence. That’s why it’s also the most dangerous laser ever created.