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April 29th, 08:54 PM
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HastyP
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hello All
Hi Guys
I used to play a lot years ago and hope to start playing a lot again very soon. Looking to buy a new gun and hopefully play on a new team close to home. Great site lots of good info and tips.
Thanks
Paul
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April 29th, 08:59 PM
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Baroccoli for President
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Welcome ot the forum, what type of gun you looking to get?
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April 30th, 04:14 PM
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HastyP
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hi Kenny
I am thinking about a Tippmann 98 Custom. I have a friend who reccomends it. Any info on it?
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April 30th, 04:26 PM
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UW-EC
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wisconsin
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The 98 is a woodsball marker. It's durable. It's been around since well 1998, and is very upgradeable.
The down side to it is that stock it's slow shooting and a little on the expensive side.
If you're looking to play senerios or common rec play then you can't go wrong with the 98. But if you want to play speedball and tournaments then the 98 is not the way to go.
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April 30th, 04:52 PM
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Baroccoli for President
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Person above speaks the truth, if you want a good gun in the same price range is the SP Vibe(I believe it is in the 170-200 price range).
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April 30th, 05:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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If you want woodsball strictly... recommend Smart parts SP-1, SP-8. Spyder MR1, MR2, MR3. Tippmann 98 custom, custom pro. All simple markers, relatively cheap and good for woods.
If not serious about it, Spyder VS markers, any of them.
If a bit more serious but don't have a huge budget look at Smart Parts, proto, Kingman Spyder RSX, Indian creek promasters, etc, etc etc.
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April 30th, 06:20 PM
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Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Washington
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ya im wondering what kind of team you are looking to be on? if its scenario, id recomend the sp1, beginning speedball vs1 or vs2
the 98 is a solid marker, i just dont think it will do well for a competition based play
at any rate, welcome
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April 30th, 08:45 PM
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HastyP
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Most of the ball I will be playing will probably be woodsball with a little speedball thrown in. Most of the fields near me are woodsball. Thanks for the tips guys.
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April 30th, 08:51 PM
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Baroccoli for President
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VS1/2 is your friend then.
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April 30th, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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VS1 FTW!!! I have one with a J&J 14" Ceramic Barrel, and a VL Force hopper and it pwns!
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April 30th, 10:43 PM
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VS1 FTW!!! I have one with a J&J 14" Ceramic Barrel, and a VL Force hopper and it pwns!
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EXCELLENT POST! Wow, that was quite informative...
Still, the VS1 is a great little marker, it will serve you well  |
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May 1st, 12:16 AM
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UW-EC
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Location: Wisconsin
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I'd raither have a 98 than a VS1
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May 1st, 12:54 AM
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Bringer of large farts
Join Date: Jan 2005
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You haven't had a new one clearly.
I have to ask why though.... the VS1 doe snot break down anymore than the 98, is faster,and is more compact...
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May 1st, 12:31 PM
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UW-EC
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You are correct. I have not used a new spyder, but I still can't belive they are that much nicer than the old ones (which where junk for the most part).
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May 1st, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
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believe it. we need to get your hand on one just as badly as i need to get my hands on a fusion.
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May 1st, 04:11 PM
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HastyP
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Hey guys how is the spyder for shooting while having some dirt in or on it. I have heard the 98 shoots great dirty or clean? Forgive me for the question but the last time I owned a gun was 1989 and I think it was called a tiger. Oh how far we have come.
Paul
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May 1st, 04:13 PM
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Baroccoli for President
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The co2/hpa will more then likely shoot the dirt outta the gun.
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May 1st, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member
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they're botht eh same. the spyder has more parts that dirt can get in, but unless you burry it in dirt or mud you won't notice a difference.
Ah the brass eagle tigershark. Still an excellent pump marker It's a shame the brass eagle quality dropped so much  |
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May 1st, 06:26 PM
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UW-EC
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believe it. we need to get your hand on one just as badly as i need to get my hands on a fusion.
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Good point. Alrght well I'll get my hands on a VS marker and you can get your hands on a fusion. Sound good? Then maybe.. You'll stop hating on the fusion and I'll start suggesting a spyder over a tippmann  Like that'll ever happen. |
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May 1st, 07:14 PM
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Baroccoli for President
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I have shot a VS and would def. own one as a back up if I had the chance.
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