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***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 12:54 AM

Hey guys im new to speedball and i have a budget of about $440 usd. It might increse by a couple hundred cause im trying to sell my old woodsball setup. But anyway im wondering what you guys would recomend to buy? i was thinking about getting an Ion, Evo II, and some midrange tank.. any tips ideas and sujestions would help! remember my buget for now is bout 440

thanks

**big_balla** · August 11th, 12:58 AM

Are you buying new or used?

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by big_balla89

Are you buying new or used?

New. Prefferably.

JH · August 11th, 01:26 AM

i would actually recommend going used that way you could pick up a better gun and equipment for your money. what kind of a setup do you already have?

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadkill20

i would actually recommend going used that way you could pick up a better gun and equipment for your money. what kind of a setup do you already have?

Ive already got tippmann98c, flatline, double trigger, lazor sight.

**big_balla** · August 11th, 01:34 AM

If you're buying new, get an Ion, steel tank, and reloader b.

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by big_balla89

If you're buying new, get an Ion, steel tank, and reloader b.

yea thats along what i was thinking, but j.w., why should i buy that setup? is it just to start me off? good for the money?

**big_balla** · August 11th, 01:38 AM

Good for the money. Good starter gun. Can use the reloader throughout your paintball career.

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by big_balla89

Good for the money. Good starter gun. Can use the reloader throughout your paintball career.

i see.. well thats a little out of my buget. How does an Ion, Evo II, and 48/3000 steel tank sound? cause i can accually afford that, + theres a lifetime warenty on the Ion.

**big_balla** · August 11th, 01:44 AM

$175 for the Ion
$60-80 on the tank
$130 on the hopper

365-385... with shipping costs... around 400.

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:48 AM

Would this be alright? Ion and a Halo B with rip drive, rent a tank from my local field untill i sell my setup and buy a better tank?

**big_balla** · August 11th, 01:51 AM

Perfect. But I'd get a Reloader B over a Halo B.

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by big_balla89

I'd get a Reloader B over a Halo B.

whys that? I know its obviously better if it costs more but what are the benedfits?

JH · August 11th, 01:58 AM

the halo sometimes feeds in weird clumps and unless im mistaken the reloader is sound activated

**DontLookImNaked** · August 11th, 09:37 AM

i think id rather have a carbon fiber tank and get a revvy
the revvy fits perfectly in the feedneck and its less expensive to upgrade from a revvy to a halo than upgrading from a steelie to a carbong fiber tank

**P8ntballin Hobo** · August 11th, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadkill20

the halo sometimes feeds in weird clumps and unless im mistaken the reloader is sound activated

i think it is.... i would go with the ion the reloader b and i agree with renting a tank. A steel tank is heavy and i know when i switched over to speed ball that i was done with the weight of co2 tanks. YOu can use a reloader b for any other gun you buy and with the ion... i have seen some sick ions that tear up more expensive setups so if you want you can even trick out the ion and not get another gun for a while

**bobide** · August 11th, 12:50 PM

the Reloader B has different feed rate settings so it can be gentle on the paint or hard as it pushes for max speed. There is a preformance difference but you'll never see it with an ion capped at 17bps. I personally like my halo.

The ion is a good gun, especially for a new speedballer. It's price can't be beat. It also has a large aftermarket and i'd recommend a firebolt, a new barrel and a feedneck to get the most out of it.

As far as tanks, you could go used and try for a 68/3000 for cheap or try to find 68/4500s that are out of hydro (which lowers the price and is only ~$20 on your end to get it tested) Just stay away from steel tanks.

***TyMaster*** · August 11th, 01:14 PM

Alright guys thanks for all the help, ill let everything said influance my choice and ill let you guys know what i end up doing. Thanks again

**coolborder** · August 12th, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TyMaster

whys that? I know its obviously better if it costs more but what are the benedfits?

That is absolutely no way to judge which product is better than the other. Look at the Ion ($199) vs. and A-5 ($204). An Ion will rape an A-5 in practically every category.

But yeah, Reloader B is Sound activated, but if you don't mind buying a used hopper you can get a Halo B pretty damn cheap on the nation. I just picked one up for $55 with a rip drive, new drive cone, and suicide shells.

**JeSTeR_1269** · August 12th, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by coolborder

That is absolutely no way to judge which product is better than the other. Look at the Ion ($199) vs. and A-5 ($204). An Ion will rape an A-5 in practically every category.

not true. when you buy a tippmann you are buying it for the reliability, not performance. name another marker you could practically run over with a truck and will still work. For the price the Ion is probably what you're looking for.