quick strike personal safety tool for runners, bikers and students faststriker a great tactical self protection tool for being in the outdoors. this whip is 17 inches long when fully extended and only weighs 3 oz. this makes it incredibly easy to use as well as fast. this tactical whip can coil up into the handle of the product making it small enough to fit in a coat pocket, back pocket, purse or just about anywhere. with this whip, you do not have to worry about self striking. (look up our videos on youtube! )