Mar 03, 2021
Old:The time stops as soon as the core rotates to 90 degrees or the shackle opens. If the core or shackle is not visible we can’t time the speedpick and it will be declined.
- The final time will be taken from the video proof. A moderator will be verifying the exact time from the video and contact you with the results.
- Guttable locks must have at least two non-zero lift pins.
- Guttable locks must be gutted on camera. Once the core is removed, it needs to be shown to the camera in a way that the non-zero lift pins can be verified. The removal of the springs, key pins and driver pins must be accomplished in a way that it makes it easy to verify from which chamber they came from.
Non Padlock Style Locks
The time stops as soon as the core rotates to 90 degrees. The rotation can be clockwise or counterclockwise. If the lock can’t be rotated to 90 degrees there will be a special rule on the lock webpage. Please contact the admins if you know of a lock who needs a special rule.
Padlock Style Locks
The time stops as soon as the shackle opens. If the the shackle is not visible, the time stops when the core reaches the maximum rotaion. Time will only be taken by visual clues and not from the sound.
Feb 24, 2021
Added: Guttable locks must have at least two non zero lift pins.
Feb 14, 2021
For all 3 kinds of mentioned lock styles.
Old: The time starts as soon as a tool touches the lock. It does not matter if it is a pick, tensioner or anything else used for picking that lock.
New: The time starts as soon as the pick enters the keyway. The keyway must be visible and can not be blocked. If the moderators can’t see the pick enter the keyway the the speedpick request will be declined.
For all 3 kinds of mentioned lock styles.
Old: The time stops as soon as the core rotates to 90 degrees and then back to the lock position.
The time stops as soon as the shackle opens and then the core turns back to the lock position.
The time stops as soon as the shackle opens and then the core turns back to the lock position.
New: The time stops as soon as the core rotates to 90 degrees or the shackle opens. If the core or shackle is not visible we can’t time the speedpick and it will be declined.
General Speedpicking Rules
Added: If you would like to use a rare lock without a key, please contact the moderation team.
Added: Any tools used must be entered through the front of the lock face. Please check the lock page for further rules that may apply.
Added a Disclaimer