Hot walker!
My friend Jade sent me a box with some really cool self defense products in it.
She knows that I go for walks every day, sometimes in the morning or even at night, so she sent me some hot walkers.
What are hot walkers?
They are small 1 pound barbells to have a bit of weight while you walk, but they also have a secret.
One of the barbells contains pepper spray with an easy to reach trigger right where your thumb is to get at it quickly to spray in the face of an attacker.
The other barbell has an opening with a cap, where you can store your house key and some money, or just your house key.
These barbells are very cool. They are 1 pound weights, just enough to get a good little workout in your arms while you walk.
I used them this morning, and I could really feel it.
I also felt a bit safer knowing there was some pepper spray right at the ready, just in case something ever were to happen.
Hopefully nothing ever does happen, but at least I would have that opportunity to defend myself and try to get away.
I can't run, but it would give me enough time to get to a house, or wave down a car.
I stay to the roads, not trails or paths, and my hood is very busy, so the chances of being able to flag someone down for help would be great.
I am so glad she sent me these, I love them.
Thanks Jade!
Comments
Ooh, those look pretty nifty. Although, I can't believe an attacker would be dumb enough to go after someone walking around with weights at their disposal. But then again, they're generally not that bright either.
Posted by: Joana | November 3, 2007 12:52 AM
Those are cool! Do they sell those at sporting goods stores?
Posted by: Katie | November 3, 2007 4:04 AM