Remote Line or Drop Forward?
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Topic: Remote Line or Drop Forward?
Posted By: paintballdude23
Subject: Remote Line or Drop Forward?
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 12:54am
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Hey I just wanted to know which you guys reccomend
to be my nest upgrade out of a Remote Line and a Drop Forward. I play
only in large realistic urban areas and woodland areas. I have a few
questions too: 1. I have heard a Remote Line works as an expansion chamber. Is this true? 2. Has anyones Remote Line ever gotten snagged on brush/branches etc. in woodland areas? 3. If I chose Remote Line where would a good place to put the CO2 bottle be? Thankx for your help. |
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Posted By: Skorpion317
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:08am
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1. It kinda sorta works as an X-chamber. not really, though. 2. I've never had my remote get snagged. even if it did, it wouldn't be too hard to untangle it. 3. The best place would be in the pocket on the rear of a harness. most, if not all, harnesses should have a pocket where you can put the bottle. ------------- 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: paintballdude23
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:14am
| Ok thank you so far. |
Posted By: dankman
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:24am
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Yes a remote line will function somewhat as a expansion chamber by giving the CO2 room to expand. And since it almost always has to travel up from your harness on your waist to your gun, it will help prevent any liquid CO2 from reaching your gun. Yes in fact this is the reason I never use my coiled remote line. I am the type of player who likes to hunt and crawl up on my enemies. I have found that trying to sneak through thick brush or branches while remaining silent and stealthy can be difficult. I reccomend you borrow someones for a game or two and see if it fits your style. (I sure wish I had) Usually people keep their tanks on their harnesses/vests. Many harnesses you will see in stores are listed "4+1 harness". The 4 means it will hold four paint tubes, and the 1 means it will hold a tank as well. Hope this helps ya ------------- |
Posted By: paintballdude23
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:27am
| Hmm...my #2 question was just unanswered... First guy said it dosnt and even if it did it wouldnt be much of a distraction but the second guy said it does alot to him, but then again you crawl and sneak alot...like me... |
Posted By: dankman
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:33am
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I think the first guy was talking about it actually getting snagged and prevented you from moving before unsnagging it. I not talking about it preventing you from moving but it grabbing branches and brush, possibly making more noise and movement than I want. ------------- |
Posted By: Skorpion317
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:37am
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this has to do with the length of the line...my remote has a relatively short, tight line that really can't catch on anything. other remotes, though, may be longer and that's when you have problems. ------------- 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 |
dankman wrote:Posted By: paintballdude23
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:44am
| Is yours stainless steel or coiled? |
Posted By: Skorpion317
Date Posted: 14 November 2004 at 1:44am
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mine's coiled. ------------- 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: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 4:53pm
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1. it works ok, but not as good.
2. the coiled ones get tangled in thick bushes and brush sometimes. my friend got his snagged in a bush, dropped his gun behind him, and couldnt get out. so the enemy held him prisoner and shot him untill he gave away our positions, but he didnt. so unless your crawling through thick brush, you wont easily get caught. 3.most harnesses have a spot for them, but when i use my remote, i use my french gas mask bag. theres a lot of military stuff perfect for pods and tanks thats dirt cheap. i dont really like remote lines. when its connected, your tethered to your gun, and the line tangles and gets in the way. but they do take the weight off your gun and make it more movable. i do own one, but barely use it. but i like my drop forward a lot better. it keeps the tank well out of the way, balances it, makes it more maneuveravle and compact, and you can put down your gun and walk away without it following you. i would definatly try someones out before buying one. ------------- 
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 5:23pm
| i just posted this a while back. check my post. it had some opinions in it. |
Posted By: P!NK panther
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 6:40pm
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remote line: crap+waste of money drop: comfortable and not as much as a fruity remote ------------- http://www.theimagehosting.com"> 
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Posted By: byepaintball
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 7:45pm
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Those are comfort features so there your own preference depending
on where you feel your gun kneads to be balanced. ------------- now you see me now I'm behind you |
Posted By: Stiffler
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 8:17pm
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^^i agree with him...try to find someone that has one or the other and test it out. ------------- 
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Posted By: 1manteam98
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 9:20pm
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go for the remote it is quite helpful and more manuverable
------------- 98 custom hyperstar bolt 16"winforce barrel rocket cock II car stock camo covers(tank and hopper) 4+1 camo harness coiled remote Crossfire 47ci/3000psi nitro Hunter Green Paintjob |
Posted By: turismomtrx
Date Posted: 15 November 2004 at 9:32pm
honestly i think you should try them out individually. then you should decide what kind of setup works for you. there will always be people that are different with their setups. its all personal reference. find out what will improve YOUR performance best 
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Posted By: paintballdude23
Date Posted: 24 November 2004 at 3:55pm
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No one around me really actually has a remote line or drop that I know
of. Not many people even own a paintball gun. They just go to play and
rent guns. |
Posted By: A5 dude15
Date Posted: 24 November 2004 at 6:14pm
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Posted By: TEKahuna
Date Posted: 24 November 2004 at 10:14pm
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I say drop forward. It keeps all the weight of the gun in front of your which is really important when quick aiming. It is really nice for both Woodsball and Speedball. It keep everything in real close. I recommend the DOP Drop Forward whatever... It's in my Signature... But, yea I found that the remote line was always something I had to worry about. It might have made the gun alittle more easier to handle, but since I'm such a man for wanting everything in front of me ------------- Gun Info: 98C E-Pro ACT 14in Stiffi Offset Mount RedDot 45mmScope Shocktech ShockFlyBolt RocketCock II Cyclone Feed Dog Leg All TechT Cyclone upgrades 4 guns and counting!! |
Posted By: Pooner
Date Posted: 25 November 2004 at 12:03am
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MY STUPID REMOTE BLEW A BUBBLE AND POOPED. IT SUCKED!!! 30 DOLLERS OUT OF MY DADS POCKET ------------- CHECK IT OUT!! IM ON TEAM SKEET!! www.teamskeet.20megsfree.com - www.teamskeet.20megsfree.com Were in Sioux Falls and Yankton South Dakota. |
!!!Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 25 November 2004 at 5:51am
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