98 vs a5
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Topic: 98 vs a5
Posted By: ExHilltopper
Subject: 98 vs a5
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 7:28pm
| Simple question I hope. Is the cyclone feed system the only real reason to get an a5 over a 98? Obviously the cosmetics area bit different but it seems like you can get a modified 98 with some good upgrades for the price of a stock a5. Why would you pay the extra price for the a5? |
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Posted By: dodan44
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 7:30pm
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i personally dont like a-5s. i owned one and it was nothing but trouble. i bought a 98c and upgraded it alot. im at the price for an a-5 now and it is alot better.(some people will disagree) ------------- i pawn noobs |
Posted By: Cheetos3254
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 8:32pm
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thats basically why its more expensive..the cyclone feed..and the ability to use the E-grip on it, but I dont really think that would add to the price ------------- 
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Posted By: raflexjrsr
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 8:34pm
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the A-5 has a field strip sstem, that allows you to dissamble it in 60 sec. with no tools
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Posted By: rossy11223
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 8:53pm
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Here is a very helpful thread about your question. Just click on the link. http://www.tippmann.com/forum/wwf77a/forum_posts.asp?TID=71342&PN=1 - - How does the A-5 really stack up against the Model 98 Custom? It is the first post in the thread and is very helpful. This will probably answer many of your questions. In my opinion, the A-5 is better. It just comes with more luxuries when you buy it. It is easily field strippable and there are more upgrades for it. I also like the look of the A-5 a little better than the 98c. The cyclone feed is the only major difference but as you can see when they are compared, it isn't the only difference. |
Posted By: Hippiepower
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 8:55pm
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yay, a new flame thread for some noobs to come and poke around in ------------- 99% percent of all people have been harasses by michael jackson, if you are part of the 1% that is barred up in his room with a loaded 50 cal waiting for him, put this in your sig |
Posted By: SuzukiRider987
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 9:34pm
| It's all personal preference. Try both, and see which you like better. But the main reason the A-5's more expensive is because of the Cyclone, and also the overall design of the marker is more complex. |
Posted By: MoNkeY Hunter
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 9:42pm
| 98c all the way. |
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 10:01pm
What? |
Hippiepower wrote:Posted By: RavenGuard
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 7:18am
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It's personal preference. In my books, the A-5 is almost the exact same price as the 98custom pro. Similar internals, completely inclosed, with a different body, and the cyclone. Atleast in Canada, the price of an A-5 is between $275 and $300 where the cpro is $200. If you take into account the a-5's cyclone, that's an $80 upgrade (atleast to those who like them, and I love the cyclone. I would put one on the 98 if it was my gun.) Essentially in the worst case scenario, you're paying $20 extra for the new body and inclosed internals, quickstrip etc. So to me, they're completely even price wise. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 3:34pm
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I had an A-5 and ditched it because it was a complete dog, and the Tippmann techs could not sort it out. I still have my 98 RT and an E-Bolted 98, which are far better than the A-5 I had ever was. Maybe I just got a dud, but that's my personal experience. ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: ExHilltopper
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 4:28pm
| Thanks for all the input. I just bought the A5 today after shooting them both at the local field. We'll see how it goes but I'm happy with the purchase so far. Here's to hoping that it holds up as well as people have been saying. Now it looks like I'm off to the mods forum to see how to "pimp" my gun out. |
Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 4:38pm
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Hope it works well for you. Keep us posted! |
Posted By: monty_sniper
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 7:32pm
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read the stickys... please ------------- 98% of ion owners think ions are better than any high end gun. If you would like to bonus ball these idiots put this in your sig. Proud owner of 3 guns and counting. |
Posted By: --Red--
Date Posted: 03 March 2006 at 8:13am
Remember!! Barrel FIRST 
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Posted By: PaintballPIMPIN
Date Posted: 03 March 2006 at 6:21pm
| 98c fo' life, o and u can buy a cyclone feed for a 98 custom fer like $65. |
Posted By: diedonimpact
Date Posted: 03 March 2006 at 11:12pm
basically lol this topic is only posted around 4 times a day...dam hippies ------------- 
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Posted By: ExHilltopper
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:38am
| I'm glad people like you (diedonimpact) play paintball. Its gives the rest of us someone to shoot at and not feel bad. Thanks for your especially useful and well thought out feedback in the "noob" section. |
Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:43am
You account will dieonimpact if you don't straighten up your act!! I DO NOT TOLERATE people who violate the forum Terms of Service rules!! ~ Hway ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:44am
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Welcome to the Tippmann Forums.... Were getting almost as bad as PBN. Sad, but true. ------------- 
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Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:47am
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Yes, and it makes me sick to my stomach. ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:49am
We need Karl back. I mean even I am Slacking off a little.. -------------
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Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:51am
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I try to do what I can, but I am sorely limited on my access to the forum. ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |
Posted By: Snake6
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:52am
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So are you off the Road for a while?
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Posted By: hwayhzrd
Date Posted: 06 March 2006 at 9:54am
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I am in until tomorrow morning, then back on the road for me. ------------- If I flee, kill me If I die, avenge me |