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URL: http://www.tippmannsports.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=143717
Printed Date: 09 March 2026 at 9:47am
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Topic: ion
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Subject: ion
Date Posted: 21 October 2005 at 5:25pm
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im getting a ion for chrsitmas with the freak green bady kit, what
other upgrades should i get, what size air tank, i mostly play
woodsball. i will probally have about £100 to spend on upgrades it hink thats around $133 but im not sure. if i havent covered everything just tell me ------------- the path often lies in the direction of the obstacle!!! |
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Posted By: peachey
Date Posted: 21 October 2005 at 5:49pm
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get a 48/3000 tank get a new trigger qev and a new feedneck and you will be on your way ------------- MY SETUP finaaly i have the smart parts ion smart parts ion Halo b with rip drive 49ci 3000psi dye sticky grips |
Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 21 October 2005 at 6:55pm
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68/4500 is the average size tank. But it really depends on how many shots per tank you're looking to get. But I'd do like Peachey said on the ups, new trigger, feedneck, and QEV. ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 21 October 2005 at 8:33pm
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Alright, after you figure out what tank to go for (I'd suggest a 68ci, 4500 psi tank) Then get a Quick Exhaust Valve (QEV), a clamping feedneck, and a Custom Products regulator. I think that will come to more than $133, but you can easily save up the extra. ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 4:08am
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ok cheers people
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Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 8:45am
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68/4500 would probably be the smallest tank I'd get. QEV(better efficiency) first then a reg. when you have the money. A new blade trigger would be nice but with the new tournament based guns I just don't think that it's necessary. Ramping makes it so easy to shoot fast and with full auto I think a trigger upgrade isn't as important as it was when ramping/full auto boards were "illegal" Tank qev feedneck reg. trigger
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Posted By: dmp4892
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 10:44am
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He lives in the UK, they don't have full auto on the Euro boards. So I'd suggest to get a good trigger. ------------- 
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Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 10:47am
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I actually think the stock trigger is really nice. I shot my friends Ion the other day on the field and with the factory settings, I probably got up to 10-13 bps. I think a clamping feedneck, QEV, and a reg are the most important ups after the tank. ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: Cheetos3254
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 11:15am
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what does a qev do and where does it go on the
gun? ------------- 
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Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 11:29am
^^Look here http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=143751&PN=1 - http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=143 751&PN=1 . I just answered almost the same question.  ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 12:23pm
| A QEV(quick exhaust valve) is a must for any ion owner. It will wneable you to be able to shoot quicker(although not over the board limit), lower your operating pressure,will lenthen the life of your noid, and will give you more shots per tank |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 1:35pm
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ok thanks for the replies,, which hopper??
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Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 1:36pm
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and theres no point getting a tank bigger than 3000 psi cause the shop i go to only fills up to 3000, what hopper shuld i get??? ------------- the path often lies in the direction of the obstacle!!! |
Posted By: blue orchids
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 1:37pm
i hope your ion comes with a hopper because you will spending alot of your money if you havent got a decent one ------------- a-5 14" progressive 68/5000 tank empire tank cover |
Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 2:35pm
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Well, if you think you could make it up to 17bps, I recommend the Evolution 2. If you think you won't top 12 bps, go with the Revolution with the X-board. Those are my 2 favorite hoppers. Revvy = $50 (at my proshop.) Egg = $70 (at my proshop.) ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 4:16pm
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kk thxs guys how much do you thin all this will come to?
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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 4:36pm
| In dollars or pounds? |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 4:40pm
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either
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Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 6:59pm
| Depends on the exact tank and hopper. |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 22 October 2005 at 9:48pm
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68/4500 I saw a new empire peanut today, man that thing was sweet! ------------- 
-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 4:15am
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theres no point getting a 4500 cause the place i go to refill only refills up to 3000 (i dont refill my freind refills his air) ------------- the path often lies in the direction of the obstacle!!! |
Posted By: Lightningbolt
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 8:58am
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You'll be kicking yourself if you ever play at a different field w/ better fills in the future. You can only expect about 680 shot's with a 68/3000 |
Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 9:37am
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Well, the Ion would cost, say $300 with tax. My 68cu 3000psi Pure Energy tank cost $130 with tax. Then, the Revolution hopper would be about $60 with tax, or the Evolution 2 would be about $70-80. ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 10:09am
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thanks guys the place that i go paintballing refills for free when ure playing
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Posted By: peachey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 1:08pm
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its good stuff ------------- MY SETUP finaaly i have the smart parts ion smart parts ion Halo b with rip drive 49ci 3000psi dye sticky grips |
Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 1:23pm
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physcho_monkey wrote:Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 1:24pm
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i use c02 at the mo and i pay £30 quid for a day and 750 paint and gun and gas fill up wen i need it
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Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 3:57pm
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what do you think of this setup then: ion freak green body kit freak barrel revvy hopper 3000psi tank (no point getting a bigger 1 because they only fill up to 3000 where i go to refill low clamp feedneck blade double trigger do u think its any good? ------------- the path often lies in the direction of the obstacle!!! |
Posted By: peachey
Date Posted: 23 October 2005 at 5:54pm
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if you can afford it and dnt change ur mind lol (private joke) ------------- MY SETUP finaaly i have the smart parts ion smart parts ion Halo b with rip drive 49ci 3000psi dye sticky grips |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 2:49am
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is this setup any good or should i get a impy?
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Posted By: neocool00
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 12:47pm
Only thing I would consider would be to get a Stiffi barrel instead of a Freak. But that's just my opinion. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom 14" J&J Ceramic Q-Loader Lapco Direct Feedneck Dye Sticky Grips 20oz w/ on/off valve coiled remote line JT Spectra 260 Thermals JT Tatical Gloves Olive Green Flight Suit |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 1:01pm
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stiffi i never heard of them can you give me a link please???
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Posted By: ThunderPants
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 4:42pm
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freak barrels are the same as st!ffis as long as you GET THE STAINLESS STEEL INSERTS, the aluminum ones may be pretty, but they can bend and warp VERY VERY easily. say you drop it on the ground, boom you need a new insert. so you might want to get an sm-1 kit, best kit available ------------- teamtriggerhappy.com eatonpaint.com wevopaintball.com |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 6:16pm
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1. No. Stiffis are not the same as Freaks. Stiffi>Freak, and I own a Freak kit. 2. Sorry, this has never happened to me. As long as you aren't a total klutz, they should never get dropped and/or bent. 3. SM1 kits are only for Angels. http://www.fixmyangel.com - www.fixmyangel.com Ha, I just noticed that everything you said was flawed. A new record! |
Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 7:30pm
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I think that for the price, the Ion is a better gun than the Impulse. Although I know Impulses are awesome guns, by today's standards they aren't the absolute best. I think that setup sounds pretty good, but I think you could ditch the trigger. ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: TippmanHotshot
Date Posted: 24 October 2005 at 7:32pm
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By the way, go with the Freak kit with the Stainless Steal inserts. I love my freak to death, and with Marbalizers at about 80ft, I can get a spread of about 9-12 inches. Pretty sweet. ------------- Overshooting, America's greatest pastime. |
Posted By: physcho_monkey
Date Posted: 25 October 2005 at 2:48am
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ok hotshot do you think i should upgrade the trigger at all?
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Posted By: peachey
Date Posted: 25 October 2005 at 8:02am
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yes http://www.planeteclipse.co.uk/site/eStore.asp?show=catSub&sC2=104 - http://www.planeteclipse.co.uk/site/eStore.asp?show=catSub&a mp;sC2=104 ------------- MY SETUP finaaly i have the smart parts ion smart parts ion Halo b with rip drive 49ci 3000psi dye sticky grips |