[dingoohio]

Hi. i am looking to buy a 98 custom. in doing research i see there are several versions. i see a 98 custom, 98 custom pro, 98 custom pro platinum, double triggers and so on. can anyone tell me the difference? I dont know the difference. i have used a friends 98 custom and looking to buy one of my own. I don't mind paying a little extra if one version is better. thanks for any info!

[TippmannFireman]

The custom pro and platinum versions have the A.C.T. (Anti Chop Technology), they're easier to clean, and I know the platinum has a double trigger. For the price, I'd just go with a normal 98 custom.

[dingoohio]

what does the double trigger do? sorry i'm a novice lol i see actionvillage has a custum pro act platinum for 159.00 it has an 11 inch barrel and a double trigger. is this better than just a custom 98 whats the difference? thanks

[Shiner74]

How much are you planning on spending? Look at the Spyders on AV and check out the Electra and Pilot. Will outperform the Tippmann no problem.

[TippmannFireman]

A double trigger doesn't help that much, it just gives your middle finger something to do. It really has nothing to do with the preformance. That would probably be a good buy from actionvillage. This thread is going to end up being a Spyder Vs. Tippmann thread.. But I think that Tippmann would be good.

[Shiner74]

lol, your right. I suggest the original poster read this :are you about to reccomend a tippman? Stop and read this first.

[QUENCY]

if ur hell bent on getting a tippmann i wld suggest getting an a5, way better performance, and u wont get tired of it soon. i still havent

[Shiner74]

They are not identical but their internals are similar, you won't have much of a difference in performance if any.

[Trbo323]

^^^ agreed, A-5 is basically a 98 with a cyclone

i vote spyder or SP vibe depending on your budget, if your getting a mechanical marker spyder all the way, if you want to go e-marker vibe

[WillmarJ]

NOT TO HIJACK! but, i too am looking at the tippmans. since i will just be a woodsball player, is the cyclone a needed thing?

[Db0ne]

no i like normal hoppers better since you cant transfer a cyclone into any other paintball marker

[WillmarJ]

and....whats an etrigger? electronic trigger of some sort?

[TippmannFireman]

Yes. An Etrigger is an electronic board that goes in the grip that gives you different firing modes.

[Trbo323]

cyclone, while a mechanical loader, in my experience is only really reliable up to around 10 bps, once you start going above that it has issues/ needs upgrades / never really works right

[D-Badass]

hye man i think you hsould buy a tippmann 98 normal, cause you can upgrade it easily and if you want the double trigger kit just buy it appart. thats the best thing you sould do because u'll be able to upgrade depending on how money u have...

[martix_agent]

Originally Posted by D-Badass

hye man i think you hsould buy a tippmann 98 normal, cause you can upgrade it easily and if you want the double trigger kit just buy it appart. thats the best thing you sould do because u'll be able to upgrade depending on how money u have...

Tippmans are overpriced and everything for them is also a money pit.

[Shiner74]

Agreed^ Will, check out spyders. The Electra and Pilot w/eyes are very nice for price.

[Trbo323]

the pilot with eye is around 150 which is vibe territory now a days

[Shiner74]

I completely forgot about the vibe, it's defiantly a good choice my field uses them as rentals and they aren't bad. I'm really tempted to buy one to have a loaner gun or just get a f8.

[Trbo323]

if your field is also using them i would step up and get the BH vibe then instead if you were going to go that rout. iv never seen much use in buying a marker that the field you will be playing at uses as a rental