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Whistles
on: January 07, 2009, 02:22:07 PM
Inspired by American Lockpicker's giveaway http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,8516.0.html I have decided that a whistle would be a good investment for me to make as I am often out in the sticks with groups of children from work who have epilepsy and sometimes it is necessary to call for other staff for support.

So does anyone know of any good whistles that are loud, able to be put on my keys and very importantly, of a strong construction?  The strength is an important factor as I work with challenging behaviour where I can often be hit and kicked and I don't want to be out somewhere where I need the whistle only to find that it has been broken in an incident earlier that day.

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Re: Whistles
Reply #1 on: January 07, 2009, 02:35:44 PM
 I suppose there's newere,flashier fancier whistles on the market,but years ago,I put a good old Acme Thunderer on the keyrings of both Mrs Bison and my daughter.
http://acmewhistles.co.uk/xcart/home.php?cat=1
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Re: Whistles
Reply #2 on: January 07, 2009, 02:50:52 PM
Those seem to be pretty solid.  One thing though, I think I'd prefer to have something flatter (unless there is a model there that I missed) so that it will ride slightly better in my pocket on my keys.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #3 on: January 07, 2009, 03:18:55 PM
FOX 40 Micro:



Dirt cheap, available anywhere, comes in a two pack and audible for miles and miles and miles!  :D

Oh yeah... and I haven't been able to break one during "regular" use yet.

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Re: Whistles
Reply #4 on: January 07, 2009, 03:22:35 PM
That looks like a good option. Nice an pocketable and looks sturdy too.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #5 on: January 07, 2009, 03:29:39 PM
I have one of these, sorry but I can't for the life of me remember the name.  Most outdoor shops will stock it though.  Robust as heck and come in a nice range of colours.



Though as you can see the colour does wear a bit.  :-\
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Re: Whistles
Reply #6 on: January 07, 2009, 03:34:53 PM
There's a similar one with a survival capsule available from EDCDepot.com.  Marc also carries the FOX 40 line... or at least some of them.

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Re: Whistles
Reply #7 on: January 07, 2009, 05:24:44 PM
The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!
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Re: Whistles
Reply #8 on: January 07, 2009, 05:26:42 PM
The best whistle, IMO, is the Ultimate Survival Technologies Jet Scream whistle! I have a few Fox whistles, and I think that this is the loudest by far!

When I did a google search that one seemed the most readily available over here.  Anyone else carried one of those? 

LM123 if it got kicked in my pocket would it be in one piece afterwards?
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Re: Whistles
Reply #9 on: January 07, 2009, 05:55:19 PM
I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine!  :)
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Re: Whistles
Reply #10 on: January 07, 2009, 06:39:26 PM
I'd say so..it's pretty damn tough... I have one on the boat, and while docking the boat one time, my 235 lb self stepped on it and it was fine!  :)

That may be an option then.

Those Fox 40's look good to.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #11 on: January 07, 2009, 06:59:58 PM
Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them.  :tu:


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159
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Re: Whistles
Reply #12 on: January 07, 2009, 07:01:47 PM
My only worry is that they look quite bulky for key-chain carry.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #13 on: January 07, 2009, 07:02:02 PM
Ben, none better than this one for the $$$. I have several of them.  :tu:


http://www.ultimatesurvival.com/product_view.cfm?product_line_ID=159

They certainly seem like a good option.  :tu:
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Re: Whistles
Reply #14 on: January 07, 2009, 07:19:19 PM
Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:
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Re: Whistles
Reply #15 on: January 07, 2009, 07:21:15 PM
Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D
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Re: Whistles
Reply #16 on: January 07, 2009, 07:22:35 PM
Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

LOL!!!  The Jet Scream whistle is probably the way to go. The titanium one would be great for keychain or neck carry.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #17 on: January 07, 2009, 07:38:00 PM
Benner get an Acme police whistle its a bit bigger than you want but it looks nice, has a 1mile+ range, its British made, and very high quality. I have one and I am very impressed with it.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #18 on: January 07, 2009, 07:38:44 PM
The Jetscream is a seriously good bit of kit :)

The one Gareth's got are about £3 from my local camping store, I can pick you one up if you like, there not super loud, but they are bombproof :)
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Re: Whistles
Reply #19 on: January 07, 2009, 07:40:55 PM
Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

I just ordered one!  :D
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Re: Whistles
Reply #20 on: January 07, 2009, 07:42:17 PM
Ben, here is a really nice titanium one:

http://www.uniquetitanium.com/

I haven't bought one yet, but the price is really good and I know a few guys that love them.  :tu:

Yeah thanks for that!  :twak:

I was waiting for you to tell me about a titanium one actually.  :D

I just ordered one!  :D

Well I'm just shocked!  :D
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Re: Whistles
Reply #21 on: January 07, 2009, 07:43:26 PM
That UniqueTitanium site is just like CountyComm!
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Re: Whistles
Reply #22 on: January 07, 2009, 07:46:04 PM
That UniqueTitanium site is just like CountyComm!

CC doesn't have the cool titanium gadgets!  :D

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Re: Whistles
Reply #23 on: January 07, 2009, 07:46:24 PM
Benner get an Acme police whistle its a bit bigger than you want but it looks nice, has a 1mile+ range, its British made, and very high quality. I have one and I am very impressed with it.

I have been looking at acme's after Bob rcommended them as well.  They look pretty good.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #24 on: January 08, 2009, 12:15:15 AM
I dunno- someone I grew up with never had much luck with ACME products...



And he's tried just about all of them!

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Re: Whistles
Reply #25 on: January 08, 2009, 12:22:26 AM
I have just found a site that sells the Fox 40 micro and also some sliver grippers (something else I have been after), so I am pretty much torn between that and the Jet scream.
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Re: Whistles
Reply #26 on: January 08, 2009, 12:23:15 AM
Believe me Ben, buy the Jet Scream!
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Re: Whistles
Reply #27 on: January 08, 2009, 02:15:45 AM
I've got a few Acme referee's whistles, and they seem bloody loud enough to me!

One of hem is plastic and sort of neon orange in colour, that is very loud indeed!

Ben, a tip - don't get a dog whistle :D
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Reply #28 on: January 08, 2009, 02:24:08 AM
Ben, a tip - don't get a dog whistle :D

Who let him join?  ::) :D

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Re: Whistles
Reply #29 on: January 08, 2009, 02:27:02 AM
You should know by now that I don't need an invite ;)
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