[hyriu]

Hey guys !

Im going to start playing paintball and I have a spyder fenix acs and I was wondering if its better to have a remote or not ?

I'm mainly going to be playing rec ball and woodsball more than speedball.

Any options or suggestions are more than welcomed.

[YouCantSeeMee]

There would be no problem with it (that I can think of) but I personally wouldn't. The way that Spyders are designed, they tend to get really top heavy if they don't have a tank on them to even out the weight. Once you put the barrel, and the hopper full of paint on it, it'll lean forward really badly, affecting accuracy.

[hyriu]

I have a drop foward would that help balance it ?

I have holded my marker full with paint without the tank to get a feel. I'm more worried about the odd feeling the tank creates when i move with the marker.

[martix_agent]

any marker is going to be really off-balanced without a stock of some sort. the tank my be a bit heavy, but if you put it on your back, you'll need to buy a stock. that's just more money that could be used to play the game.

[hyriu]

why i need a stock ?

I tough paintball markers didnt need a stock or that they dont have that much recoil.

[martix_agent]

because without a tank, there's nothing to rest your marker on. Believe it or not, your tank actually stabilizes your marker quite a bit when you hold it on your shoulder

[hyriu]

but someone told me that i should either get a remote or anti syphon or something like that i dont remember to get the best performace out of my fenix.

Is this true ?

[big_balla]

No, it's not.

Don't get one.

[hyriu]

well thats what they told me. they told me the reason the gun gets so cold in the handle is because of that and that i should get a remote.

[big_balla]

Well if you have your little heart set on buying a remote, then by all means.. go out and buy one.

Although I'm pretty sure you came to a paintball forum to ask opinions, which you got.

But here's a fact; anybody that knows they're not terrible at paintball does NOT use a remote coil. The only possible exception being hardcore mil sim teams.

[martix_agent]

they are correct that by using a remote you will have less of a chance to get liquid C02 in your marker.(which can be a bad thing)

HOWEVER
as i said earlier, you'll be needing a stock. A better option is to have an anti-siphon tube installed in your tank; if you have the money or availabel resources to fill it, a high pressure air tank would be even better. For your spyder though, co2 will work just fine.

[Lord Headley]

If it starts getting cold out, there is little you can do for the tank. CO2 requires heat to expand into gas, which is what your marker uses. Wrapping clothes around it does nothing be keep it colder. Between games keep the tank in your car, or inside if you’re playing near a house. DO NOT attempt to heat the tank quickly. Allow it to sit in a warm place for 15 mins or so and you’ll be fine. Do not put it against a heater or use a hair dryer or something to warm it up.

Anti-Siphons are ok, remotes are a pain in the ass.

- Brian

[hyriu]

i have a spyder 20 oz can i empty it and change it to air ? or would i need a new tank for it ?

I guess ill get the remote for when i play tac and mil and not use it for rec ball.

[martix_agent]

Originally Posted by hyriu

i have a spyder 20 oz can i empty it and change it to air ? or would i need a new tank for it ?

I guess ill get the remote for when i play tac and mil and not use it for rec ball.

you need a new tank. co2 tanks are not built to withstand the pressure of 3000 or 4500psi

[big_balla]

You have a CO2 tank, you would need an HPA (High Pressure Air) System, consisting of a tank and a regulator. So no, you cannot empty your CO2 tank and change it to air.

PS. I hate martix.

[hyriu]

thanks for all the info.

now another question DO i really need to change the barrel on my marker ?

even tough i only plan to play 1 or twice a month ?

[martix_agent]

Originally Posted by big_balla

You have a CO2 tank, you would need an HPA (High Pressure Air) System, consisting of a tank and a regulator. So no, you cannot empty your CO2 tank and change it to air.

PS. I hate martix.

a gentleman's battle to the death?

[big_balla]

No death is in my near future.

You don't need a new barrel.

[noobie_noober]

You shouldn't get a HPA Unless you sure you will play for a while and get a better gun and contuine to play paintball for a while, because you don't wanna spend 100+ dollars on something you might not play too much or like.

BTW Is spending $50 on a stock really gonna help your accuracy, tell me if theres a cheaper one xD I've wondered if getting one wasa good idea.

[big_balla]

Your tank can be considered a stock. Because you use it to steady your gun.