spyder rodeo or tippmann 98 custom
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Topic: spyder rodeo or tippmann 98 custom
Posted By: boum
Subject: spyder rodeo or tippmann 98 custom
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 10:44am
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Hey, that's my second year of paintball and I want to buy a ... good marker, but I don't know if it's better to take the tippmann 98 custom or the spyder rodeo?? And wich one do the more distance(without the flatline)??? p.s. I don't play a lot of speedball, I play in the forest |
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Posted By: 98c Dude13
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 11:02am
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Then get the 98 custom. ------------- TIPPMANN 98 CUSTOM 14" Progressive barrel 32* Black gel grips BT-16 Double trigger Pen Spring Mod X-core Expansion Chamber Vertical Adapter |
Posted By: boum
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 12:11pm
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"better to take the tippmann 98 custom or the spyder rodeo?? And wich one do the more distance(without the flatline)???"
??? |
Posted By: Tippy_A-5_owner
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 12:16pm
Better to take the 98c.by far the tippmann will do more
distance.spyders are made for speedball mainly and therfore don't need
to shoot as far as us woodsball players.
------------- 2k2 Lasoya intimidator -Ramping Frenzy PSP board -Cp 14'' barrel -Check it stick trigger 1000$ shooting your friends when there not looking... PRICELESS |
Posted By: boum
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 4:01pm
| thanx! woodsball rock! |
Posted By: Large Unit
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 5:13pm
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They both shoot the same distance, all guns do. But in the woods your gun is probebly going to take some damage, get a tippmann. |
Posted By: cdacda13
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 5:25pm
| the tippmann has more upgrades and is much more durable. and a spyder rodeo is one little step up from the spyder victor |
Posted By: Bounty
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 5:34pm
| Tippmann is very reliable, my friends got the spyder rodeo and it locks up at least twice a game. My tippy hasn't locked up once. |
Posted By: boum
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 7:23pm
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does the upgrade will be able in like... 2 years or 5 ?? because I will buy the 98 customs, but I want to put an upgrade part like... every years or... every 2 months etc... |
cdacda13 wrote:Posted By: f@ll3n 5nip3r
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 9:46pm
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Posted By: youwish
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 10:02pm
| Spyders have much more upgrades, and the Rodeo is not a step up from a Victor since the Rodeo is lower pressure and has a regulator and other features. Go with the 98 because its lower maintenance and better made. Bounty, there is probaly something wrong with the gun if it does that. |
Posted By: boum
Date Posted: 22 January 2005 at 10:04pm
| yeah sorry for my english, I speak french, but I mean "does the upgrade(double trigger,response triger,regulator...) will be able(able to buy) in like 2 years, or they will change for another marker?? |
Posted By: Halo
Date Posted: 23 January 2005 at 5:07am
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The 98c is to be honest the most popular marker out there right now. They are sold by the big retailers like Walley World. They are also the choice of most fields for rentals (M98). They are normally the first marker recomended to a new player by field owners. Not to mention they are a favorite among us scenario players, as well as the A5.
I feel sure that the after market parts will be there for some time. Now I have owned a Spyder, it was an old compact. I prefer my Tippmann's hands down over the Spyders. It is just hard to beat a Tippmann for quality and durability. I think the thing with Spyders are you can get more options on them stock, and they are cheap. Which I wouldnt mind having one for a back up or a speedball marker. ------------- Halo CDPaintbal.com One of the oldest running scenario fields in the southeast. |
Posted By: MagnumForce
Date Posted: 23 January 2005 at 11:07am
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Definatley go for the 98. Perfect for both woods and speedball. Its much more reliable and durable than a spyder in my eyes. Also has a lot more upgrades thatn a spyder. ------------- 
http://img205.exs.cx/img205/3905/schooltwo7300044yc.jpg - -My A-5 |
Posted By: boum
Date Posted: 24 January 2005 at 4:07pm
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I asked the same question on the kingman forum and he answer me this : Well seeing how you posted this on a spyder forum, the most common answer will be rodeo. The distance question is asked a lot and both guns will shoot roughly the same distance if they are at the same velocity. My personal opinion would be the Spyder Rodeo because of several reasons. You can shoot faster with the Rodeo but the Tippmann may be more durable. If you like to throw your guns around and dive a lot, a tippmann is your friend. But if you are planning on hitting the tournament scene in a year or so, a Rodeo would be the better choice. If upgrades are in the guns future, I would definetly go with the Rodeo. Are you agree with this?? |
Posted By: barrel tap
Date Posted: 25 January 2005 at 9:34pm
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He's asking if he will be able to get upgrades or will the custom stop being produced. Tippmann is making a new line of guns. I dont know if they will keep the 98 custom parts available, but i bet they will for a while. ------------- VSC Phantom w/ Palmer Stabilizer + Vertical Pump Handle |
Posted By: Halo
Date Posted: 28 January 2005 at 5:01am
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Well, anything Tippmann makes as far as after market parts for the 98, another after market company also makes it.
I had heard rumors about a new marker/s, but not heard a positive answer. A new line up is fine, but it is going to be hard to replace the 98's. I mean they have to be making a killing off of them. Most popular marker sold is the 98. Most widely used rental, is the 98. Correct me if I am wrong, but isnt the 98's still out selling the A5??? It would be foolish to do away with it, in a buisness since. ------------- Halo CDPaintbal.com One of the oldest running scenario fields in the southeast. |
Posted By: jacob_100
Date Posted: 28 January 2005 at 12:32pm
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there are so many newbs in here,just givin other newbs info about spyders and tippmanns.just search it.man i hate these types of topics.put it like this.ive had both (tippmann 98c and spyders of all types and colors)spyder dont come close to tippmanns.and to the the people that said the spyder is better ,they just newbs thatonly got about 3-60 posts.i mean thers only 6 guys in were with 200 or more posts ano/or any knowledre on the topic.im NOT flaming but next time u want to star a topic,atleast search the topic first.IM NOT FLAMING ------------- Alot of people these days play speed-ball and have superspeed gun.If you are one of the few pump players left,put this as ur sig. -Phantom 45* grip t-stock 20 round center feed 12 gram changer |
Posted By: homers
Date Posted: 29 January 2005 at 2:52pm
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spyders suck they fall apart get a 98c
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Posted By: Bounty
Date Posted: 29 January 2005 at 4:11pm
| Spyders are the worst guns ever, I havent liked a single one of them. On the other hand I love all the Tippmanns. DEFINATLEY get a tippmann. |
Posted By: tippmann89c
Date Posted: 29 January 2005 at 7:23pm
| 98 customs are fun, durable, and just flat out cool. get the tippy. |
Posted By: DeadlyGoose
Date Posted: 29 January 2005 at 9:48pm
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I say go for the spyder rodeo. I may get flamed for this but i use tippmanns and spyders. Ive found more upgrades for spyders than tippmanns. I found scenario stuff for spyders to. Go with what you want but the spyder is cheaper to upgrade and if tooken care of will last as long as a 98 custom. BTW you can get a spyder imagine for 109 bux at pbgear.com its a great electro gun for the price. ------------- Nipples on men what are they for. |
Posted By: lester98c
Date Posted: 29 January 2005 at 11:50pm
| i would get the 98custom if u play woodsball or secario but if u play speedball go with the spyder.i had a spyder sold it bought a tippmann got invited to play speedball and wish i never sold it not now |