SLG, Vibe, or Ion
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Topic: SLG, Vibe, or Ion
Posted By: WrongFoot
Subject: SLG, Vibe, or Ion
Date Posted: 17 May 2008 at 10:45pm
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So, by the end of this school year my dad basically said,"I'll get you
something for $300". So, I don't know why but I have all 3 current gen game systems, a sick computer, and a snowboard worth $500. So, with that I have to go to paintball, I have a 98c(like the rest of the world) and want an entry level gun. The vibe seems to be a good all around gun, but looks a little cheap. The Ion, I can't see anything wrong with other than the fact that too many people have them(I don't like having something all of my friends have). The SLG I think is the best but I'm really not sure about any of them, help please? 
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Posted By: techietaichi
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 12:06am
I also have a 98c like the rest of the world and have modded it into an AK-47 like many before me. However, the way I modded my 98 is unique and there's nobody else with my AK version/configuration, nobody. Not to brag, but I happen to think it's the 'hardest' AK mod I've ever seen which was the whole point for doing it in the first place.  Why don't you mod your 98 into something maybe not purely unique, but definately different than the next guy. You've got a reliable marker in that 98 friend, a tried and true workhorse and with so many mods and a father willing to shell out 300 bones, dude you've got modding power!
Sure it may be simple and unassuming..... 
But with a little thought and even more coin it doesn't have to be.  ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCZWhJCF6Ig"> 
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Posted By: kook
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 8:08am
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SLG is going to be best for your money. Don't buy a smart parts gun. They basically send you and empty box. All of their guns need to be upgraded to the point where you have put more money into the gun than it cost in the first place. Ion: $200. Now we add all the ups: feedneck, trigger, board, ASA, Reg, barrel. Right there is almost $300 in (quality parts, no cheapo crap to save money) upgrades. So, you've just payed $200 for a gun, then $300 in ups. Thats $500. Same story goes with the vibe I bought a heavily upped ion for $250 (probably close to $600 worth of ups) and the gun still sucks. My PMR beats it any day. Get the SLG, Proto makes quality stuff you may need the minor upgrade here or there, but hey, its better than the other choice. Another thing, you'll need an HPA tank and an electronic hopper. So take that into consideration. SLG's (or Ions) can't run off Co2 (ions technically can but they still don't work as well as if they has HPA) or you can do what techietaichi said and customize your 98c. (although I'm not a fan of milsim) I asy an SLG is your best bet |
Posted By: WrongFoot
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 10:49am
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Aw man, well I guess with a Halo or something similar and a HPA tank thats
about..... uh $400? It just sting that I need and HPA tank on the SLG but i don't on the Vibe, isn't the SLG supposed to be better? 
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Posted By: kook
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 12:09pm
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No I think you'll be fine. Just as long as you get your stuff online because a store will have marked up the prices. SLG 200 DXS metal tank (its a little heavier than a carbon fiber but its not bad.) 48ci/3000psi 65$ and I'm sure you could find a e-hopper out there for $30. It wont be the prettiest or fastest, but you need one that should go 13 bps (NPPL rules) Maybe you could fins a ricochet. |
Posted By: MeanMan
Date Posted: 18 May 2008 at 4:16pm
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Go used, atleast for the equipment.
$30 for an Egg(viewloader evlution) $70 for a new 72/3000 tank, or you can find a used 68/4500 for $80 if you look. That'll give you enough for an SLG. ------------- 
hybrid-sniper~"To be honest, if I see a player still using an Impulse I'm going to question their motives." |
Posted By: WrongFoot
Date Posted: 22 May 2008 at 6:16pm
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Any one know of any site that sells a lot of paintball stuff.
Like guns, air tanks, barrels ect. ------------- LooK! NO HANDLEBARS!!!!!! |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 11:46am
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http://www.actvil.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=paintball - http://www.actvil.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en /-/USD/BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=paintball http://www.countysports.com/shop/home.php - http://www.countysports.com/shop/home.php http://www.zephyrpaintball.com/ - http://www.zephyrpaintball.com/ ------------- 
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Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 12:02pm
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Yes it is better. Compare the Vibe and the SLG on their specifications and you'll see why. You can run C02 (anti-siphoned preferably) on the SLG, it just isn't recommended. -------------
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WrongFoot wrote:Posted By: paintball437085
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 7:05pm
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get a slg minor upgrading and very good ------------- psn=Xx_DY3_xX |
Posted By: WrongFoot
Date Posted: 23 May 2008 at 8:24pm
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Uhh, what's anti siphoned mean? ------------- LooK! NO HANDLEBARS!!!!!! |
Posted By: carl_the_sniper
Date Posted: 24 May 2008 at 6:16pm
Stock ions are amazing for the money. They don't really need any more upgrades than any other marker would. Oh and any used ion for $250 is a rip off. ------------- <just say no to unnecessarily sexualized sigs> |
Posted By: StormyKnight
Date Posted: 24 May 2008 at 7:40pm
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Best explained here: http://www.madpaintballer.com/co2-anti-siphon.php - http://www.madpaintballer.com/co2-anti-siphon.php -------------
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Posted By: Kingtiger
Date Posted: 25 May 2008 at 12:51am
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SLG, I have one and absolutely love it! The only upgrades needed are a feedneck, and a trigger. |
Posted By: ctchofday
Date Posted: 27 May 2008 at 11:44pm
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SLG > * for the same price ------------- Xbl:PhantomReign97 
'99 Snpr II, ½d Karni, E-Orracle, 2k4 Spstk, 2k5 Prstk, PMR SE, A5, 98 |