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I'm not sure if I agree Ed. Certainly the Pitlock is extremely secure, but security is actual and psychological. If a thief can SEE a lock, then that itself is a partial deterent. Not all thieves (especially opportunist or amateur ones) would immediately recognise a Pitlock, and therefore would still have-a-go at stealing a bike that seemed not secured at two points, front and rear. And in the process, that would do a lot of damage.
When locking outside (but still within my approximate view) I use a U-lock for the rear wheel-to-frame-to-lampost (or railings - always two, never one railing), and a silly cable for the front wheel-to-frame locking. Sure, it means I could lose the front wheel, but I have others at home, so that isn't as much of a concern. If I didn't have others, I'd use two heavy U-locks.
Security that is not easily visible increases risk of opportunistic attempts at theft. Its a balance that everyone has to decide on, for what suits themselves best.