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Topic: apexx
Posted By: qwertyuiop
Subject: apexx
Date Posted: 30 January 2013 at 2:57am
| what is the difference between the apex 1 and apex 2? |
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Posted By: BearClaw
Date Posted: 30 January 2013 at 10:18am
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Looks and serviceability. The apex 1 was shorter and fatter and required you to unscrew a few screws to disassemble it for cleaning it was also all plastic The apex 2 is a bit longer and not as fat (looks similar to a suppressor), has a toolless disassembly and has an aluminum shroud. ------------- AGD 68 Automag Azodin KPII Sheridan PGP2K Tippmann Crossover XVR Tippmann ProCarbine Tippmann SL68-II Tippmann TiPX |
Posted By: qwertyuiop
Date Posted: 30 January 2013 at 8:39pm
| do they both shoot the same? |
Posted By: BearClaw
Date Posted: 31 January 2013 at 12:17pm
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Yeah they shoot pretty much identical. ------------- AGD 68 Automag Azodin KPII Sheridan PGP2K Tippmann Crossover XVR Tippmann ProCarbine Tippmann SL68-II Tippmann TiPX |
Posted By: FreeEnterprise
Date Posted: 31 January 2013 at 3:19pm
I'd say they are pretty different...     The Apex 1 has less ramp than the Apex 2. I set my Apex 1 at 5 clicks for the majority of my shots, and the Apex 2 shoots the same at 3 clicks, and 4 clicks is even flatter. Where 6 clicks on the Apex 1 is hooking the paint. Plus the Apex 2 has a longer tip that locks in better to the barrel meaning the paint hits the ramp sooner when leaving the barrel giving a little more time on the ramp to "smooth" out. So you get a slightly more consistent shot, as everything has tighter tolerances. (the ramp is tighter as well, so modern small paint rolls a little better in it). If you have never used either, and you put them on side by side, and set the Apex 1 at 9 clicks and the apex 2 at 9 clicks, you will see that you can hook shots behind bunkers at much closer ranges on the Apex 2 because it has more ramp. Is that more ramp worth paying for?... That is up to you, I have lots of friends that are perfectly happy with their Apex 1 at 5 clicks and they just leave it set there. But, some guys like the added spin, so they go for the Apex 2. Although the Apex 1 is much easier to adjust while playing, as the apex 2 "button" feature makes it harder to switch ramp positions while playing, especially with gloves on... I like both. But the Apex 2 looks cooler, and hooks more, so that is what I use. Here is mine at 250 feet set at 4 clicks... http://blip.tv/trailsofdoom/if-i-see-you-i-can-hit-you-tippmann-a-5-long-range-shooting-250-feet-6515953 Now, don't expect to be able to hit guys at 250 feet right after you get one, as I have been using the Apex system since they came out... But, with the right paint, and someone who has a lot of practice with one, they are amazing... ------------- They tremble at my name... 
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