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Edmonton Impact 2025 jersey design has been leaked

12 Comments
2024/11/14
02:54 UTC

1

Paintball gun

Comes with tank 2 bags one open and the other one is not it works great 125 obo

5 Comments
2024/11/14
02:42 UTC

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What is this loader

This has been bothering be since I was a kid I’ve never seen this loader before.

11 Comments
2024/11/14
01:03 UTC

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It was cold outside

Barrel is deadly winds 5.5" carbon fiber barrel able to take freak inserts.

8 Comments
2024/11/14
00:52 UTC

0

How do I factory reset a etek 4 LT?

3 Comments
2024/11/14
00:11 UTC

0

I need help programming my Etek 4 LT

If anyone can help me and tell we what the colors mean that would be helpful

1 Comment
2024/11/13
23:56 UTC

4

I need to know its value

This is a used etek 4 LT and I am wondering if you guys think I could get 300 for it. I’m saving up money for Christmas

7 Comments
2024/11/13
23:54 UTC

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Alpha Air 77/4500

Absolutely terrible timing for this, given recent events, but these tanks are legitimately a game-changer. Infamous 80/4500 (left) for comparison.

25 Comments
2024/11/13
23:19 UTC

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Nova NX1 Sentinel shooting video with a short review

Video of some slower shooting.. https://youtu.be/lcwdBraz868?si=ieewTfhVY8o4pQ8f

As fast as I could fire video... https://youtube.com/shorts/uy2Yf3fb_f8?si=F0Kc_vPnPNHOhVZk

I did not fine tune anything, just unboxed it, aired it up, then put two pods through it. The FPS was all over from 295 - 260, most likely due to my terrible old paint. I did get a few good groupings at 290 +/- 3 FPS.

I plan on doing an air efficiency test after I fill my tanks and with better paint...i got 2 pods off a 1k fill in a 68/4500 tank and that doesnt seem right to me.

It feels much lighter compared to a slab body autococker. The barrel is very light, but only takes inserts from nova.

The trigger pull is crisp and light, with a short travel. The ergonomics felt good, the same as any autococker. Front block air hoses are all positioned vertically. I can lay it on either side and not worry about a hose getting snagged on the ground.

The only thing I wish this came with was a manual and maybe a parts kit with one set of o-rings. However, these are not deal breakers. For $500 this autococker is a fantastic shooter at an unbeatable price.

I'm looking forward to the accessories/upgrades to come in the near future.

8 Comments
2024/11/13
21:45 UTC

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Looking for some info on a 90s NPPL team

Hi !

There's this website called PaintballWinCount (I think is owned by Rusty Glaze ? Anyway...) which documents most NPPL 10 man, 7 man, Millenium, NXL and PSP pro wins. I recognize most of the culprits from the 90s; Ironmen, Aftershock and All Americans of course, then Image, Avalanche, etc. are all names I've obviously heard. Some of those names are still around today in the NXL or NPPL.

But are there any vets from those days or paintball historians who could answer some questions about this "Revolution" squad that won 1998 chicago? Where was the team from ? How long did the team exist ? How long were they a top team ? Are there still players from that squad that are around in the paintball scene, or are there other pro teams whose genealogy go back to this team ?

It's so hard to find info on them apart from the Warpig page of that specific event. Considering the fact that I like to think of myself as a tournament paintball nerd, I'm always looking to enlarge my knowledge of the paintball scene. I wasn't born back then (sorry for those that might feel old by reading this lol) and I just can't accept that there's a team that won a major NPPL event that I don't know about. I have to know more ahah.

Thanks if anyone can help !

https://preview.redd.it/1cyh3nn6lq0e1.jpg?width=952&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8a4228aa7b742c473c2e27688f7347b5bea862a

7 Comments
2024/11/13
21:20 UTC

3

Sarasota/Tampa group

Looking for some ppl to roll with for speedball in 2025 around the Sarasota/Tampa area. Like others I’ve seen on here, 30 something getting back into the game. Also interested in any big woodsball events.

2 Comments
2024/11/13
20:24 UTC

0

M180r

So why won't plant eclipse make a m180r like they did the m170r. I just wanted midgrade mechanical only marker . I liked my m170r but want the new features .

13 Comments
2024/11/13
19:39 UTC

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My cousin sent me this. He found it in his 9th grade English textbook, I thought y'all would get a kick out of it.

47 Comments
2024/11/13
19:16 UTC

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Does anybody know what is this for?

I got air through stock for the stormer elite mod from mcs, and the asa port has this thing to put a screw on top of it, anybody know what this is for?

I checked in their website and they don’t say anything about this

8 Comments
2024/11/13
18:50 UTC

2

ETEK 3AM

I am missing the part (pin) that presses into the air canister to let my gun get air. Anyone know where I can find that part? I screw my tank in and the gun will not get air

3 Comments
2024/11/13
14:03 UTC

3

Planet eclipse lv 2 question

Hey paintball community,

So i recently scored a banger of a lv2 for an amazing price. But when i was trying to find the edition or any info about this type i could not find anything about it.

Its a: Bad Boys edition.

The last owner got the gun rougly 5 months ago

If someone can help me out that would be amazing

10 Comments
2024/11/13
13:04 UTC

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Louisville ky paintball fields?

Recently moved back to the louisville ky area and want to get back into playing again. With paintball asylum still under relocation/ construction where's everyone playing at?

I know condors is still around but I also so alittle field pop up over in French lick indiana, kinda gives me a beginner friendly vibes, which is fine I'm washed these days 😅

2 Comments
2024/11/13
12:49 UTC

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Fields near metro Chicago?

Its been years (decades) since I played every weekend. Sams is gone, Challenge park is gone, what are the fields around the Chicago metro area?

Lets call from rockford to joilet to racine as my "area"

Thanks for your advice everyone! I am looking forward to running my ass off in the woods again!

7 Comments
2024/11/13
10:31 UTC

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Virtue high crappacity pods

170 capacity pods. Manufacturing defects everywhere.

Had to fill the release button pinholes with superglue, And now had to superglue the caps to the container since I pulled one out last time and I lost my last pod of paint in game

1 Comment
2024/11/13
04:42 UTC

787

Nazi Punks Fuck Off

Drama. Stupid fucking drama. Recently, a user noticed that in HK Army's store they had headgear that featured nazi symbols and nazi-adjacent imagery.

I will not stand for this shit. Fuck nazis. And fuck nazi simps.

We reached out to the HK Army contact who regularly posts on this sub, /u/hkarmykenny who claimed that not only had they not sold many in 5 years but that we were making a big deal about it.

FUCK.

THAT.

SHIT.

As long as I am in control here I will burn every fucking nazi sympathizer to the ground. No remorse. Other wonderful users made honeypot threads to draw out the nazis and it worked; I've banned so many recently. THANK YOU ALL.

Yes, I am getting angry modmail from nazis. Yes, it sustains me.

This is my stance. Fight me. HK shit is banned here. Fuck those whores. FUCK HK.

299 Comments
2024/11/13
05:18 UTC

66

Meteor Sniper

Hello Everyone, This is not for sale just for appreciation. After 2 months of waiting and sleeping on the couch for making an impulse buy, I finally have it my hands and I Love IT. I just wanted to share, hope everyone stays safe and happy.

13 Comments
2024/11/13
04:35 UTC

3

Shocker era vs 180r and why

Getting back in to it (never really stoped just took breaks) had an xls which I sold prior to moving to Utah. Now that I found a new field and a shocker sft failure. Looking at these two markers as potential upgrades. Help me choose one.

10 Comments
2024/11/13
04:27 UTC

8

UPDATE to 180r for 650$. I bought a brand new one for 750 shipped.

Did I mess up :( ?

3 Comments
2024/11/13
04:18 UTC

6

Marker Suggestions and Places to Play in Houston

Looking to get back into the sport after a long hiatus. I've done some research and, based on what I've read, put what's shown in the image together... can anyone make suggestions on what you would do differently for a starter build?

https://preview.redd.it/br9hbe541l0e1.png?width=836&format=png&auto=webp&s=3e85b77bc8cd9b025d4cc8e9287dec0d8cf7feac

Also, I live in south Houston. Back in the day, I played at Tanks. It seems that has relocated changed to BigManAdventures? Paintball Zone is the closest field to me. TXR, Legends, and Wastelands are all a bit of a drive, but wondering if that drive is worth it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

23 Comments
2024/11/13
02:44 UTC

1

Recommendations on a good hopper for etha3m?

Hey guys,

Currently have an old revolution two tone electronic hopper from 15 years ago. Recently purchased the etha3m and trying to decide if I should roll with the revolution one I have or get a new one? Tons of options out there, which can be overwhelming, so any guidance would be appreciated.

Thanks

21 Comments
2024/11/13
01:01 UTC

83

Went paintballing with a friend. Both total noobs. Apparently I was born for this.

12 Comments
2024/11/13
00:16 UTC

4

Wanting to get into some denver/aurora paintball

I played woodsball with a small hand full of people, long ago, growing up in the sticks. But I sure did pay for someone's retirement at "Rockstar tactical" when I was a kid(in 2012). I could use some pointers to find the community here. I could also use some super cheap marker recommendations. Thanks! -longtime lurker

5 Comments
2024/11/13
00:08 UTC

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Marker recommendations

Getting back in the game after 15 years. Use to have an ion and loved it. I recently been going to a spot in ny and getting rentals which is a etha 3. I like it alot but I want to be able to shoot quicker. What marker stock and with upgrades would best recommend to shoot as quick as I can go?

9 Comments
2024/11/12
22:34 UTC

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