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Hi,
Sorry for this probable faq but I only have a moment... Ok, I have a new A-5 with a new flatline barrel. Past couple of games I seem to have chopped a paintball...annoying. What's the most likely cause? One thing I have thought of is that I may be using the paintball advance button next to the cyclone feed when I don't need to be, is that likely the cause? Ok, thanks. |
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Posted: 17 April 2007 at 9:59pm |
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What kind of paint? |
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Posted: 17 April 2007 at 10:02pm |
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uhh...the only kind we're allowed to use at the field I play on: Kick'n paintballs or something like that. (thanks) |
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Posted: 17 April 2007 at 10:59pm |
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Well, how many chops have you been getting per day/game. Also was it cold during the time that you were playing?
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Posted: 18 April 2007 at 12:31am |
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The flatline likes small paint. You shouldn't have to manually advance the feeder at any time. Just pull the trigger. Make sure you're not running out of air. The first symptom of low air is the feeder gets erratic. |
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Posted: 18 April 2007 at 2:07am |
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^^ except for your first cocking, then it will go on its own(unless your out of air) hmm(dumb question) is your barrel clean? i personaly do not like kick'in at all. it could just be the paint buy some from walmart or your local store and try it out it could just be the paint
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Posted: 18 April 2007 at 10:55pm |
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Hey everyone,
Thanks for your helpful responses! So, the days I was playing on and getting chopping...it was 35-45 degrees out and very humid. The barrel is new and the paintballs were cheap...and maybe I was advancing balls when I didn't need to 
So maybe I'll just work on that stuff... Also, as long as I have your attention...when I get a chop, is the best way to clean the barrel on the field just to 1) buy some quick release screws =) 2) unscrew the flatline 3) Squeegee? Wasn't sure if a water wash is required for flatline....also, should I use one of those fuzzy stick-type cleaners? Just seems like a squeegee alone might not be good enough... thanks again! |
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Posted: 18 April 2007 at 11:32pm |
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Yes
NO! Only use a squeegee. |
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 12:31am |
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35* - 45* ??? Paint hates cold weather. That's probably your problem right there.
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 8:42am |
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THanks again! =)
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 10:04am |
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Just to reiterate: you don't need to manually advance balls - ever. |
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 4:54pm |
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humidity causes paintballs the swell, and the flatline and cyclone like small paint. it likely was caused by the paint swelling, or just the fact that it was junky paint. |
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Posted: 19 April 2007 at 5:08pm |
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Ya over all it sounds like you were playing on a day when the weather was crappy and not allowing anything to work with you. Either way try it again and use some of the instructions given and you should have better luck.
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