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SplatOnU 
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I want to buy a paintball gun. What gun do you think is the best for beginners?
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BrandonF
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 5:46am |
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For a beginner, more than likely some type of Tippmann. By default,
A5's are the best (and most upgradeable), but the 98 series is cheaper
and pretty upgradeable as well (with the exception of the regular Model
98, just about the only thing upgradeable about that is the barrel).
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 5:48am |
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Is the A5 durable and reliable as the 98custom?
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 5:52am |
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I was looking at this on ebay. Does it look like a good deal? http://cgi.ebay.com/Tippmann-A-5-A5-Paintball-Gun-IN-BOX-War ranty-Tippman_W0QQitemZ7230620725QQcategoryZ47254QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem
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ionpride
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 8:30am |
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98 custom def go get it now !!!
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im the closet thing that u will come to war !!!
SMART PARTS ION 3000/47 PURE ENRGY AIR DYE 03 STICKIES TEARDROP BARREL HALO B HOPPER |
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BrandonF
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 8:30am |
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Yeah, seems like a pretty good deal to me. I think I bought my A5 from
famousguy, too. And A5's are more reliable than 98's. If you're going
to be playing speedball more than woods, then you might want to get an
Ion (~$300), or preferably a Nerve (~$475).
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SplatOnU
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 9:14am |
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I think I will be playing a little speedball but alot of woods (I live right next to woods). So yup, I'm going with the A5 unless someone changes my mine some how. |
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 9:17am |
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On his sales page it says :You can add a Flatline Barrel or an Egrip to this purchase with no additional shipping charges..Which one would should I pick and why? |
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 1:15pm |
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e-grip will give you more speed, more woodsball players use RT instead of this the flatline gives you more distance, which is very popular among woods players so, more distance, or speed |
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SP Vision Imp w/ ALL NDZ internals, CP flame drop w/ on/off, Freak-AA tip, lowrise feedneck, NDZ Pro-Mag trigger, tapeworm, NDZ lpr cap, NDZ ti. bolt pin, maybe thats it?
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 5:33pm |
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I think I would prefer more speed. If I was to buy a 98custom would it be okay for speedball and woods or go with the A5 for both?
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 7:10pm |
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A5 is better for both, but it weighs a little bit more. If you have
upper body strength better than a kitten, it shouldn't bother you.
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Posted: 01 April 2006 at 7:47pm |
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Well I can do a few chin ups |
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 1:40am |
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get an apex barrel.
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 1:54am |
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How much do they run for?
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I would disagree. The A-5 is a larger and more clumsy marker than the 98c, therefore it is not as well not suited for speedball. I would suggest the A-5 if you plan on playing mostly woods, but if you play 50/50 woods and speed or more speed I would lean towards the 98c. |
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 3:15am |
you can find them on ebay for $80-100. but my local army store was selling it for $140(yikes!). i got mine for $90. |
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I would definetely take the 98 over the A5. The 98 is more upgradable then the A5, and little bit more reliable. I have used an A5 and I still own a 98, and I was not impressed by the A-5 at all. The A5 is also pretty over priced in my opinion.
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 10:35am |
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yea same, i would definitely take a 98. and i would get an r/t as well. if it rains u can still go pbing if u have the r/t. but if u have the egrip u have to worry about it getting wet. the a-5 isnt that great, it costs more for stupid reasons+i am not a big fan of cyclones. the 98c is a better buy imo. and i bought a trigger from famousguy.
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Super Blue Nexus Ego Ul barrel 45/45 pmi vlocity |
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 6:16pm |
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My A-5 R/T, Apex, and 20oz was from famousguy.
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Tippmann A-5
Polished Internals E-Grip Ape Board JCS Blade Trigger QEV 8" Bigshot + Apex Ricochet R-5 / Tac Cap Palmers Stabilizer 68/4500 Crossfire |
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SplatOnU
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Posted: 02 April 2006 at 8:41pm |
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So if I buy the 98c it will be good for woods/speedball. This will be better for me because they are much cheaper :). Will I need to put a upgrade on it for it to be good for both or will it be redy to go right out the box?
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BrandonF wrote:
so I think I will be fine.