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***-PBV*** · March 6th, 11:09 AM

Well, have around a $650ish limit so:

Ion
10" Freak
68/45 Crossfire N2
Egg2

or

'05 BKO
68/45 Crossfire N2
Egg2

Would the BKO eventually outperform my Ion?

**ToridXFast** · March 6th, 11:39 AM

Havent shot the Ion but the Bko performs very nicely and you can buy a whole bunch of ups for it like boards and stuff. Both have eyes, both probably structuraly sound, i dunno about ion alot of plastic, both probably have good customer support, I dunno if you are on a budget the ion if not ket the Bko i think it would be a better investment but i have not heard anything wrong with the ions yet so id say shoot both if you can, ask your shop or anyone you know who has one, play with them if you have the chance then decide which one is better for you.

**bobide** · March 6th, 12:28 PM

plz at least look at the first page before posting.

ION vs. 05 BKO

**L1nUx_r0ot** · March 6th, 07:18 PM

I'd go b2k instead... b2k4s with PDS are only $319 right now, which is a kick ass price for a hella awesome marker.

**KrAzAyInSaNe** · March 6th, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Puck3d Up

I'd go b2k instead... b2k4s with PDS are only $319 right now, which is a kick ass price for a hella awesome marker.

out-of-stock

but yeah dude, i just made this excat same thread

***-PBV*** · March 7th, 02:03 PM

I know there are a few threads similiar to this, it's just those generally refer to the stock markers. I wanted to see where I should spend $650.

**KrAzAyInSaNe** · March 7th, 07:02 PM

id get an ion, or a b2k5

**toXic** · March 7th, 07:09 PM

b2k5. The ion is a new gun, it probably doesnt have all the kinks out of it. THe bko might have a few, but im sure not as many.

***-PBV*** · March 7th, 08:00 PM

Yeah, that's the only problem with the Ion. It's basically the first "batch". If I got an Ion I would probably wait a year or so, when SP worked out all the bugs and problems with it. Plus in about a year, some pretty nice upgrades will be out (hopefully).

B2k5 + a 68/45 Crossfire doesn't sound too bad. Then again if I wait a year for these it could drop about $100. But then I'd want a b2k6

Decisions... Decisions...

**Lordgunner** · March 7th, 08:57 PM

They have already come out with a new board for the Ion

**worr5152** · March 7th, 09:02 PM

bkos are ok but you get more use out of the ion not to mention the whole thing with the interchagable body and speaking of does any one know anything about that I heard the plastic was like the halo hard as anything

***-PBV*** · March 8th, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by worr5152

bkos are ok but you get more use out of the ion not to mention the whole thing with the interchagable body and speaking of does any one know anything about that I heard the plastic was like the halo hard as anything

It's not plastic

It's similiar to a rubber/carbon fiber mix. You won't be breaking it easily.

***a031363*** · March 14th, 01:31 PM

The changeable body is a hard polymer (special plastic mix) that is not strong, but not brittle like a loader shell. It is also covered in a rubber webbing (the raised black lines) that further protects the innards.

As for your barrel choice, look at the Powerlyte Scepter kit. They are less expensive and it's design is similar to the Freak, but the inserts are smoother and lock into place. People who own these rave about them. Freak owners have mixed reviews.

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