[nvpaintgirls]

Ok we bought a Spyder Rodeo and a Spyder Shutter, What up grades should we get to improve the guns?

Also what type of Balls should we get?

Samantha

[SpydurT]

HPA tank, new barrel...for now.

[txaggie08]

pick up a decent loader,a hpa tank and a better barrel setup. after that...start saving towards building or buying a fairly high level gun

[LuckXIII]

Important Universal Items to Concider at first:
-Hpa tank (68cu 3000psi, 68/4500, 45/45, 71/4500 are good sizes)
-In the order of price and speed (Viewloader Revolution, Empire Reloader, Viewloader Evolution, Halo, Empire Reloader B)

Secondary Universal Items:
-Custom Products Regulator
-Unimount/Drop Forward
-Macroline

Marker Specific Items:
-Barrel (JJ Ceramic, SP Boss Progressive. CP - 1 Peice Classic)
-ACS Bolt
A Pen Spring to Lighten Trigger pull of the stock one

I personally wouldnt concider much that's marker specific, you rather want things that will increase performance but is universal so you can move to another gun if/when the time comes for that electro/cocker/mag

[nvpaintgirls]

what is the best barrel out there for us?

[txaggie08]

a barrel kit. the empire kit would be a good choice. maybe an evil pipe. theres also the freak, or you could build a boomstick kit. personaly illd look into an insert based kit so you can just change backs when you get a new gun

[SpydurT]

IMO, smart parts progressive or teardrop barrel, or the 32* nyte stikk , 14" is all you need.

[p8ntballweird]

depending on your budget, nitrogen really isn't a must.
to get you going id say in this order:
hopper : look into empire reloaders and viewloader revolutions)
barrel : if you're looking for something cheaper look into cp 1 pieces and the j and j barrels, but if you're looking to spend more look into stiffis, dye ultralights, freaks, evil kit, etc.)
bolt: look into the shocktech superfly bolt. i had one for my gun and it helps a lot.

welcome to the forums and the sport.

[PaintBallBob]

Originally Posted by LuckXIII

Important Universal Items to Concider at first:
-Hpa tank (68cu 3000psi, 68/4500, 45/45, 71/4500 are good sizes)
-In the order of price and speed (Viewloader Revolution, Empire Reloader, Viewloader Evolution, Halo, Empire Reloader B)

Secondary Universal Items:
-Custom Products Regulator
-Unimount/Drop Forward
-Macroline

Marker Specific Items:
-Barrel (JJ Ceramic, SP Boss Progressive. CP - 1 Peice Classic)
-ACS Bolt
A Pen Spring to Lighten Trigger pull of the stock one

I personally wouldnt concider much that's marker specific, you rather want things that will increase performance but is universal so you can move to another gun if/when the time comes for that electro/cocker/mag

good post, but i think that the screw holes on the bottom of a spyder's grip frame are propietary(meaning they are not standard, meaning you a unimount you could put on it wouldn't be universal). Also keep in mind if your going to buy a better gun relatively soon then dont bother with a regulator since most mid/high end guns will come with pretty good regs.

[LuckXIII]

yeah true that most high ends wont need a reg, but the majority of the time we would switch over to a cp reg rather than an angel reg , torp reg, or black magic/ergo reg of those high ends.

Also Acs bolt i prefer over the superfly because it limits choping by a good ammt and is just around the same price range. But again marker specfic is something you should be thinking after your other stuff and gotta really think, "Do I want to drop 40-50dollars on a spyder bolt or would I rather take that money and save for an ION or something, then that would lead on to, Do I really need an Ion for the style I play/ how much I play? or is my spyder good enough"

Just noticed your paint question, most stock spyder barrels are large bore so check out whatever is a large bore paint to get the best paint to barrel match. There's a list somewhere around here if you use the search button.

[PaintBallBob]

yes, thats true the CP regs are better then the stock regs...i guess it depends on what gun you choose as your next one.

ie: If its a cocker then your money could be better spent on other things(like a barrel kit or eblade), if its an ion it deffinitly is worth it

[SpydurT]

HPA may not be a must ,buttt it sure freaking helps for consistency.especially in cold weather .Then if and when you up to a better gun you'll be set,you won't regret it..
Now have a painting good time yeah!

[nvpaintgirls]

Thanks for the welcome, I had ablact I played for the first time last weekend. I only got hit once

3 Games I either ran out of paint or air.

The last game it got down to a one on one and I nailed him in the head after he popped his head out a bit

It was fun!