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Post by byrdshit on Jun 23, 2011 13:34:52 GMT -6
What are some good markers to look at for someone just starting out without breaking the bank?
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Post by dakbass03 on Jun 24, 2011 5:44:58 GMT -6
I've seen a few guys on here selling TM 15s for pretty cheap. I have one and it has served me very well.
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Post by milkshake on Jun 25, 2011 16:34:06 GMT -6
BT's or Tippmanns
Borrow others and see if you like them is what I say, you have to remember that you get what you pay for, but you do not want to drop a huge wad then decide it's just not your thing. I am sure you will give whoever the right advice...we all started out with el'cheepo's...and progressed. It is always good to have a cheap back-up, in case your main squeeze starts her period at game on!!!
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Post by byrdshit on Aug 13, 2011 20:35:44 GMT -6
I actually got into this with an EGO 9 so i think I'm spoiled, I got an ION for a backup, but wow it sucks air.
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Post by byrdshit on Aug 13, 2011 20:38:32 GMT -6
If you put a cure3 bolt in an Etek will it be close to as efficient as an Ego? Can you even do that?
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Post by sarcasm on Aug 16, 2011 22:31:19 GMT -6
A Cure3 bolt should fit on any Ego or Etek as long as you have the bolt pin that came with the marker (the length of this pin is different lengths on some models and can cause damage if you use the wrong one). If you already have any model of Cure bolt, you really won't see that big of an improvement unless you are chopping paint alot. Efficency has lots of variables, but here is a starting point that can help get you the best bang for you buck if you have to have better efficency, regardless of having an Ego or Etek [BUT ONLY DO THIS IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR MARKER AND HAVE READ THE MANUAL OR ASSUME YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING ;D]: reset to factory settings to have a good start point (LPR ~ 2 turns in from flush, board reset) and chrono to 285 repeatably. Unlock you board and start reducing your dwell (how long the solenoid is letting air out) by 1.0 ms until you start seeing a drop in fps. When you do notice a decrease in fps, raise your dwell by 0.5 ms until you start hitting 285 repeatably again. Other things that can change your efficency are: paint to barrel match, humidity, temperature, how happy you keep the paintball gods.... As for Ego vs Etek efficency, I think (but cannot prove  ) you may be able to get close depending on how fine an adjustment you can make to dwell on an Etek. Another big question would be which model Ego vs which model Etek. Hope this helps |
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Post by byrdshit on Aug 17, 2011 17:41:18 GMT -6
Thanks sarcasm, that seems like some really good info to know.
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) you may be able to get close depending on how fine an adjustment you can make to dwell on an Etek. Another big question would be which model Ego vs which model Etek.