Apex
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Topic: Apex
Posted By: W-R-A-I-T-H
Subject: Apex
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 6:51pm
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I was wondering if i should get an Apex Barrel |
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Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:03pm
| I don't think I would like having an apex. I would probably just buy a nice regular barrel. |
Posted By: Rambino
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:12pm
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Haven't tried it yet, but it certainly sounds interesting. ------------- [IMG]http://i38.tinypic.com/aag8s8.jpg"> |
Posted By: Nickodemus
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:16pm
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It's cheating in the same way as the flatline, or a speed gun among regular semi & pumps. ------------- Think and give them all you have from the beginning, and never weaken! |
Posted By: scott essery
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:22pm
its not cheating!  its just another aspect to the sport ive had mine 3 months and wouldnt want any other barrel its longer range more accurate and better balance than the flatline and far better than a 12 or 14 inch barrel get one! ------------- hard, fast and fun! |
Posted By: djrock
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:39pm
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I just don't see a need for it. My freak kit, in my opinion is much better. ------------- 
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Posted By: supergman
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 7:56pm
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I'd stick with a normal barrel (NOT a Flatline or Apex). Though the idea behind the Apex is intriguing, I've heard several complaints from people saying they're "cheap" as you can curve the ball in pretty much any direction imaginable. While I don't agree with those people, I would advise that if you do get an Apex, be prepared to potentially take a lot of crap from others. ------------- Tippmann A-5 14 in. Smart Parts All American Ricochet R-5 Tippmann A-5 Expansion Chamber 5 wood golf club head cover (tank cover) |
Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 07 December 2005 at 8:05pm
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The Apex is kewl IMO. But, for me it wouldn't fit my style. But it's a great barrel none the less. So whatever works for you. ------------- http://www.macdev.net - MacDev Militia http://www.alienpb.com - Alien - Because winning is more fun. |
Posted By: RavenGuard
Date Posted: 09 December 2005 at 7:35am
I agree. The Apex is great, but it depends on what you want. You're either going to get dead on accuracy, or have to sacrifice a little for the range. At a short range like 40 feet, without flatline mode it performs as well as any other high end barrel, i've heard of it being dead-on for about 70 feet by some, but you have to remember, just like the complaints of the flatline being innacurate, as the ball goes a greater distance, the accuracy will drop, but it's better to have a 1 out of 5 chance of hitting the target at 300 feet than having none at all. People also complain "there's no time to set the barrel, it's too complicated without instructions", this i do NOT understand. All you do is twist and slide, and after getting used to it in a few games, you can adjust the barrel in less than a second-second and a half. It's VERY simple, and will definitely give you the range you want, but youhave to understand, at 300 feet, you're going to have to put a few shots down field if you expect to hit anything. (The Apex is also a little heavier than most barrels i would imagine, so i recommend going to a shop and asking to try it out first, but that's only if you are an avid complainer of pb marker weight.) ------------- 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 |
scott essery wrote:Posted By: tippmanncp
Date Posted: 09 December 2005 at 8:14pm
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the apex looks ugly and barrel heavy. well i also dont see the need of the apex or flatline over a regular one or two piece barrel. ------------- http://www.abandofbrothers.com/ - Band of Brothers Proudly Sponsered by http://www.missionmasters.com/mm/missionpaintball.htm - Mission Masters |