Need to make or find H-duty pods
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Topic: Need to make or find H-duty pods
Posted By: C.G.O.
Subject: Need to make or find H-duty pods
Date Posted: 18 October 2004 at 3:23pm
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Guys,
I have shattered way too many plastic pods and now I need help on a idea of making some sort of metal pods for paintball. I got a plan for the metal tube(duh), but what about a operating lid to keep the paint from spilling? I apologize for such weird thread. Thanks in advance. CGO out........ ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
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Posted By: paintballpunkGD
Date Posted: 18 October 2004 at 4:03pm
| u could always use the same concept + a latch so it doesn't burst open on u, n i would use sum heavy duty plastic, not metal, it would prolly b cheaper, get sum PVC piping, it'll work for u n u cna get it in alot of dif sizes |
Posted By: Robert_Hawker
Date Posted: 18 October 2004 at 10:01pm
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Naa i would go for the light elecktrical conduit its cheep durrable and comes in a vast aray of sises and then just glue the old pod caps on the mettle and bamn pods. ------------- Tipp A-5 Opsgear Saw Shroud Opsgear G36 Folding Stock 16" j&j |
Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 18 October 2004 at 10:10pm
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Don't use the cheap clear pods. They shatter easily. Use the solid
black dull plastic ones. They flex a little bit. Either that or don't
sit on your pods.
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Posted By: Phear_Mike
Date Posted: 18 October 2004 at 10:22pm
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Evil paintball has chrome pods for ~$7 at www.paintballgear.com ------------- 
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 2:34am
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[QUOTE=Phear_Mike]Evil paintball has chrome pods for ~$7 at http://www.paintballgear.com/QUOTE - www.paintballgear.com[/QUOTE ] That plastic chrome and those pods are not made of metal, theyre jus like accenting parts on a car and if they were real metal chrome pods, they would cost way more than $7.00 each. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: PopeMobile
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 8:05am
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I saw an add in crossfire magizine for these plastic pods that dont break, some 300 pound guy stepped on it and it didnt break, i think it was the september or october issue. ------------- To the pope mobile!! 
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Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 1:17pm
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I have already broken those black pods before and DON'T SIT ON MY PODS. I happen to FLIP AND CRASH on top of my pods or dive forwards on top of them.
The point is NO plastic, but I believe that I'm going to be stuck with "pod-hopping" until I find one that'll break my bones first before they will. If any of you guys could point out those pods in that magazine that would be sweet. Thanks for the helpful replies, guys! ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
Posted By: Tolgak
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 2:04pm
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Put 'em on your chest. ------------- 
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Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 4:22pm
I understand what you mean, but when I said above "dive forwards" I meant slamming down on my chest. The worst problem is that I am 6'2", almost 200lbs and the biggest target in my team. So, the only way I can play without getting hit is being very fast, agile and accurate. I used to be able to last on a single hopper each game, but lately, I have been doing allot of suppressing fire for my team-mates, so I'm in need of pods. Thanks again for the replies  !
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Tolgak wrote:Posted By: HGROBERTS
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 5:20pm
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Posted By: EdisKrad
Date Posted: 19 October 2004 at 6:54pm
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http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/ - http://www.nalgene-outdoor.com/store/ Those water bottles might be good for you, they might be a little more expensive but they dont break. Seriously, they are pretty much indestructable as far as I know. |
Posted By: TruePaintballer
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 5:32pm
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Wouldn't metal be cold in winter, heavy all the time, can cut you and would fell hard and awkward...my input ------------- http://www.freewebs.com/outlawspaintball/index.htm - Outlaws *Sponsors* http://www.abrika.ca - Abrika |
Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:21pm
Heavy is not the problem, neither cold in winter, but price and possibly breaking my ribs or hips when cashing to the ground IS though. I've dropped the metal idea, but I am still tossed a bit about how I'm going to play without breaking my pods. ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
Posted By: Silent Slayer
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 7:38pm
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y dont u just wear them on ur back.. i dont know what kind of harness you have but in most cases it helps to just turn them around ------------- a5 polished internals flatline custom aluminum foregrip drop e grip w/custom blade trigger palmer stabalizer 71ci 4500psi dye throttle dye invisions vision impy tapeworm crossfire 88/45 EVO |
Posted By: jaked588
Date Posted: 20 October 2004 at 11:18pm
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just use fatboy pods... they dont break ------------- 
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 21 October 2004 at 4:35am
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Make some homemade pods by using PVC, it'll be painful as hell when you land on those wit yer back and you dont hafta worry bout them breaking when they get hit in a game. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: The Guy
Date Posted: 21 October 2004 at 12:03pm
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it almost sounds like you are having problems with your technique. You should be wearing your pods on your lower back. If your having problems breaking them by landing on them, try practicing your knee slides.. Also NEVER wear them on your chest. Its possible to get bounces off your jersey in the front, but much harder to get bounces off hard pods. ------------- http://www.anomationanodizing.com - My Site
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Posted By: C.G.O.
Date Posted: 21 October 2004 at 1:33pm
You got a point there, but I do rolls, knee slides, belly slides and wall(tree) jumps. I use to wear my pods on my lower back, but I couldn't reload as fast and if I rolled forwards the pods would press into my back. Though I do agree with you completely, I need to change my style and that's exactly what I am pondering on right now. Thanks! BTW, One of the pods I shattered into four pieces was a blue fatboy tube. Sorry. ------------- Tippmann 98c with lapco bigshot 12in barrel, Palmer Stabilizer/32* 0-1200 microgauge. |
Posted By: TRAVELER
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 7:38pm
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Yeah, I bought some Fatboy pods last year and have yet to break one. I do alot of jumping and sliding, not to mention the low crawling, and so far they are the best I have found. ------------- For I will wander to and fro, I'll go where I no one do know, |
Posted By: reincarnation14
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 10:40pm
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im not tryin to b a dooshe or nothin but iv had the little cheap 5$ plastic ones for a while and they havent broken u just have to b really care full wit em and u can just go to the store like EZ or sometin they got some good stuff ------------- Diablo Mongoose 2 18in CP Barrel adjustdable feedneck FAPM-Formers Againts Pope Mobile The South WILL Rise Again |
Posted By: 98 nitro
Date Posted: 22 October 2004 at 10:53pm
| i think it would be cheaper to get thick plastic pipes ithink there called pvc pipes or somthin and make the lids like brass egale (snap on) |
Posted By: zombieman
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 10:03am
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why dont yu just buy teh dye pods take of the lid thing and put it ont the pipe ------------- My setup Red ion Red system x drop Red New designz trigger Red q lock feed neck 68/45 crossfire blue eggy Soon to Come Element Ion Body and Frame |
Posted By: paintballpunkGD
Date Posted: 23 October 2004 at 8:57pm
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wow...I sugested the PVC piping the second post (right after his initial post) and if i read it right, he said no to it. But i still think it's a good idea. If your technic works for you, then you shouldn't hafta change it because of breaking pods. Try wearing your pods on ur hip, theat way u won't land on them when u dive or roll ------------- "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -Voltaire |
Posted By: BigGun
Date Posted: 24 October 2004 at 12:24am
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He was wearing them on his hip man. if you roll over, and they're on your hip, then don't you think that you'd roll over them?? The only place to out them so he won't crush them is on top of his head. ------------- A-5 w/ 12IN. Lapco Bigshot. R/T 20oz. and 16oz. tanks. 98c with 14In. Terminator 14oz. and 9oz. tanks. |
Posted By: paintballpunkGD
Date Posted: 24 October 2004 at 8:43pm
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wuz he relly? i assumed he wuz wearin em on his stomach. Now that i think bout it, it makes more sense that he was wearin on his him. Ny bad. ------------- "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." -Voltaire |
Posted By: SnakeEyes
Date Posted: 25 October 2004 at 12:37am
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Are you flopping around like a dying fish out of water when you play? Why are you crashing into the ground so hard? There is a reason why almost the entire world wears their pods on their back.
I am 6'2" and 185lbs and I don't have any problems with pods breaking. I think you are playing like a jackhole if you're breaking pods this much. And metal pods are a bad idea. Catch an edge on them and they are going to break bones. ------------- Which falls faster, a lead ball or your IQ after reading some of these posts? http://www.pennstatepaintball.com" rel="nofollow - PSU Paintball |
Posted By: alaskanpro
Date Posted: 16 November 2004 at 1:55am
| If you want a really cheap pod use pringles or stacks containers they wont break but the paint inside would get crushed |
Posted By: Skorpion317
Date Posted: 16 November 2004 at 7:25am
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dude, what are you? a ninja or something? why are you doing all these somersaults and cartwheels and nonsense like that? stop doing that crap, and you won't break your pods. ------------- 98 Custom Flatline Barrel Pro-Team Sniper F/X stock 32 Degrees Remote Line Response Trigger Ricochet 2K hopper Removed Front Grip Polished Internals Adco Imp red dot sight |
Posted By: jjclown23
Date Posted: 16 November 2004 at 2:38pm
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dont use metal pods, they weigh you down. i have dye pods... or something like that... well its a cool dye harness that is really great and i love it ------------- A-5 Response Trigger DOP Blade Trigger Polished Internals X-Chamber Custom Paint 14" J&J |
Posted By: reincarnation14
Date Posted: 16 November 2004 at 8:11pm
uuuh like i said before, just buy the cheap plastic ones i have had em for like a year and they r still in great shape, and like they said stop frikin flopin around like the dam beverly hills ninja and sit still ------------- Diablo Mongoose 2 18in CP Barrel adjustdable feedneck FAPM-Formers Againts Pope Mobile The South WILL Rise Again |
Posted By: Stormcharger
Date Posted: 18 November 2004 at 2:01pm
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Get someone to hold all your pods and follow you around the field. That way you could hop, skip, and jump all you want. But seriously, I am 6'1" and 230lbs and have only broken pods after running them over with the truck. If you feel the need to run and jump like an acrobat, it may help to utilize your cover more effectively. The fact that you need to run and dive tells me that you are not being supported by your teammates. Simple tactics, good communication, and lots of practice will make a huge difference. |
Posted By: A-5 auto
Date Posted: 18 November 2004 at 9:30pm
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ive had the plastic ones for 2 years and ive played hardcore woodsball,speedball, and scenario and ive fallen down hill and ive rolled over the top of em and me and Reincarnation14 play together and you can ask him we are really tough on those things!! and they never break. ------------- Hey howd you do that?! Your funny hahaha shut up! FAPM forumers against Popemobile |
Posted By: reincarnation14
Date Posted: 19 November 2004 at 9:44pm
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 20 November 2004 at 5:58pm
| they should make pods where they have like a gap inbetween twosections of the outside of the pod. fill the gap with frozen water to keep your balls in the pod good. sorry but i didnt want to make another pod post like this one. good luck with your metal pod idea, but if they're metal it'll hurt if you land on them a lot. |
Posted By: reincarnation14
Date Posted: 20 November 2004 at 7:42pm
yea if u have it on ur hip its gunna hurt really bad if u fall on it, or on ur back ur butts gunna hurt everytime u sit down and i dont think u would but think about wat would happen if u had them on ur front....ouch  ------------- Diablo Mongoose 2 18in CP Barrel adjustdable feedneck FAPM-Formers Againts Pope Mobile The South WILL Rise Again |