Bosvision Ultra-Secure 4-digit Combination Lock with 3 Feet Retractable Cable for Bike, Ski, Snowboard and Stroller

The only use for this lock that I can imagine is to lock your skis. Skis get stolen rarely in the US, but it happens, partly because of someone's mistake (e.g., one can grab a wrong pair of skis which look the same as theirs) and partly because of theft. The cable in ski locks is not very thick. It is more a theft deterrent than a theft protection. I am sure that my bicycle cable cutters would cut this cable in one second. However, it is unlikely that a ski thieves would bother carrying bulky cutters or would cut locks in public. They would grab a different pair of skis which are not locked. With this, the key characteristics of a ski lock becomes the length of the cable. I must say, the cable in this lock is on a relatively thick side, perhaps 1.5 mm thick. Cables in ski locks are notoriously short, and every extra inch counts. This lock is better in this sense (has a longer cable) than the other, smaller and lighter lock, that I have, as its cable is a good 4 if not 6 inches longer. It has a 4-digit combination which is nice, although, once again, if one can cut the cable with a proper tools in a second, why would one bother picking a combination? Three digits are as good as four. The downside is that it is a little too big. It fits into a ski jacket pocket, but takes most of it. Description of the lock suggests it as a lock also for bike, I do not know how that would work. When it comes to bikes, it is, basically, a zero security lock. It is not a defense against someone equipped to cut or break locks.

This was fantastic to keep all my luggage together on the trains. Often times the luggage goes where you can't see it and people have sticky fingers. I used this so strap all our luggage together while on the trains, our stroller as well. Worked like a charm. I bring this in my stroller everywhere incase I need it, like water parks or amusement parks. Highly recommend for the price, durability, and ease to carry around and use.

As others have written, the cord could be longer. But having used this on a handful of ski days at this point, it's good enough. I found it easiest to park the skis - if I can find a spot - on a railing or end of a rack where I can wrap around a post or something as opposed to near the top where the prongs, (or whatever you might call them), up by the tip. This cord won't reach well for that. The other thing you can do is just lock up one; who's going to take one ski? Overall though, it's light, easily fits in a pocket and gives me more comfort leaving our new skis at the rack. Yeah, someone could probably use cutters to defeat it easily enough. But with 1,000 unlocked pairs right around, who's going to do that? Of course, I don't want anyone to lose their stuff and have their day or trip ruined by some jerk thieves, but the reality is even a simple lock like this makes you a lesser target than everything else around.

Faulty lock. And the cable release button isn’t locked when locked, so you can just extend the cable and slip out over the skis

Bought this for my snow skis. Heard of so many "lost" skis on the ski racks last year. Given how expensive skis are I figured I need to protect my investment and avoid a disaster. Granted this is not the strongest lock by ANY means. But it will prevent the opportunistic theft. I also plan on using it to secure my motorcycle helmet. Everything about this lock is great and works as expected.

Works as expected. You can set the combination number to your liking. Small, stowable in a pocket or pack.

In the world of downhill skiing, I'm always amazed at how hundreds and hundreds of people leave their expensive gear unattended in racks and completely unlocked. Fortunately, the ski community is by and large, friendly, honest, and not the criminal type. However, I have had a pair of skis taken once, and I know of at least 2 other people who have told me stories about when their gear disappeared. I ordered this lock after buying a brand new pair of Kastle FX95s, which retail at $1,200 without the bindings. I just couldn't bear the anxiety of leaving them outside while I grabbed a beer or two and having to wonder the whole time if the skis were still going to be there when I came back. This lock is easy enough to use. The cable is just long enough to wrap through a binding brake and click to a rack post. Unfortunately, if somebody is really intent on taking your skis, this cable is thin enough to be snapped by even a semi-decent set of wire cutters and is certainly no match for a bolt cutter. All this lock will do is reduce the opportunity for somebody to take them spontaneously. Still, I feel like a dork as I'm usually the only person on the slopes locking up my skis. I don't care. Once you've had your gear stolen once, you won't think twice about it again.

I love these cable locks, their compact the light. I bring it with me when I have to travel when I have to put my backpack down and lock it to something. I also use these with my downhill skis when I have to lock in to the individual works great for both applications.