Bob Long Ripper Victory

OMG!! Look at this marker!

Bob Long came out with the limited edition "Ripper" Victory, with over-the-top milling. According to ProPaintball.com, the time it takes to do the milling on one marker is nearly 3 hours. Priced at US$1500 each, these markers don't come cheap.

The styling is really sick, but there's a drawback IMHO. Playing in muddy conditions with the Ripper would be a pain in the ass to clean up later. Imagine all the mud sticking on to the cut-out, especially after it has dried up, yucks...

Regardless, limited edition markers are always nice to have if you can afford it. :)

Bob Long G6R Pics

First a drawing was leaked on the internet, then they say it will be released to the public in the end of June 2010. The release date was then delayed until the last week of July. Then some PbNationers called up Bob Long and was told they are waiting for the boards to come in, and will have to wait until August. A while later, they changed the date to early September. After so many delays and false release dates, real pictures of the G6R are finally released. Keep in mind that these are only photos, no one saw the real markers yet.

Zach Long wrote in Facebook that it's capable of shooting 2400 shots per tank, didn't mentioned what size tank though. The operating pressure is also low, again didn't mentioned how low.

The leaked drawing.

Even though the drawing looks exactly like the real marker, Bob Long still denied that it was the G6R back then. What were they trying to hide?

Only 1 pound 13 ounces!! (that's 0.82kg)

The lever is very short...

Bob Long's body is thin!! (the marker i mean...) 

Virtue Crown Rain Lid

What do you do if it rains and you have a virtue crown on? Switch back to you stock lid! But what if you do not have the time to do so? Get the virtue crown rain lid! “A virtue what?!?!”. Check out the video below.

Virtue came out with a lid that covers your hopper when it rains. It sits on the crown adapter and replaces the rubber feed gate. You do not have to disassemble your whole loader just to put in a regular lid, allowing you to get back on the field much faster.

But what if you do not even have the time to replace your rubber feed gate? Then I guess you’ll have to play with soaking wet balls…

Marker+Loader+Tank For Sale SOLD

Due to my elbow injury, I'm stopping paintball for some time. As such, I'm selling some of my gears below. I played mostly front and have put my gears through rough playing conditions. Despite the wear and tear, they have worked fine for me all these while.

Proto 2008 PMR Se (SOLD)
RM800 RM750

• Upgraded with DM series clamping feedneck, everything else is stock. 
• Marker has scratches on reg and left side of body. 
• Current battery harness is loose due to wear and tear. Will include a new battery harness.
• 14" 2-piece stock barrel. Has minor scratch inside back piece.
• Comes with manual, lube, barrel sock and other miscellaneous parts.

Vlocity Select Force (SOLD)
RM300 RM250

• Dual-colored shell. Half red half blue.
• Feedneck has visible cracks, but still solid.
• Comes with additional parts and shells, including tray/feedneck and lid.

Dye Throttle 70ci/4500psi (SOLD)
RM150

• Year 2006.
• Stock Dye regulator.
• Comes with Rhino tank cover and aluminum nipple cover.
• Minor scratches on reg body.

COD preferred. All items are in Penang. But both marker and loader for a special price of RM900.

Interested buyers please contact me below:

Email : gasjatt@hotmail.com

Phone : 016-4095167 (sms only please, calls are inconvenient as I'm in class most of the time.)

First Looks - Angel Eye

ProPaintball.com recently released insider photos of the new mask by WDP, the company behind the Angel Paintball Sports brand. Called "Angel Eye", the mask is said to have two lenses, one for each eye. It will also have some sort of 'communication device' installed into the mouth piece.

But of course, none of these information can be confirmed until the actual mask is available.

My first thought when seeing the mask - "is this alien technology?".

Seriously, it looks unreal, like something from an alien movie. Everything on this mask (based on the picture, if it is real) is far from ordinary. The lens seems to extend all the way back to cover the ears. The mouth piece looks like some kind of breathing apparatus. Maybe it's because of the 'communication device', players do not have to shout anymore so they design it without any apparent venting holes on the front? Who knows. Maybe they even design the 'communication device' to make players sound like Darth Vader? HORRRR..... But is this really works, it will definitely take teamwork and communication to the next level.

The nose area also looks different. The lens is extended down to cover the nose too, with a hole in the middle of the foam to let your nose see some sunshine. With the nose breathing directly into the lens area, they must have some serious anti-fog technology.

The Angel Eye is said to debut this weekend at the USPL Surf City Open. Until then, no one knows for sure if this is the real deal. Remember the rumor about the mask that enables the wearer to see behind them?(link) Turned out to be fake.

First Looks - Planet Eclipse Geo 2

When Planet Eclipse came out with the Ego10, people have been wondering if there will be a Geo2. paintball forums all over the world had people talking about it, some believed there will be a new Geo, but some were sceptical.

Until recently, Planet Eclipse released a picture of the Geo2 on their blog. Looks like there will be a Geo2 after all.

And then during PSP Phoenix, SK Moscow, a Planet Eclipse sponsored team from Europe, was seen shooting the Geo2 (probably a prototype version).

SK Moscow shooting the Geo2 in Phoenix

A few days after Phoenix, a few leaked pictures surfaced on the internet, which gave us the first real look at the new marker. (The first pic is rendered, while the one in Phoenix is not very clear...)

Judging from the last few pics, i think the original Geo looks better. The body of the Geo2 looks too 'tube-like' (i don't know how else to put it...)

The original Geo, Planet Eclipse's first spool valve marker.

Planet Eclipse has not release any technical information yet, but i expect to see some major improvements over the Geo1 since they are releasing it only a month after the Geo+ (which is a Geo1 with GST kit installed).

MSRP is US$1250. Some say performance of the Geo2 will rival the Dye NT (US$1549.95). If this is true, then it will surely be more popular then the NT because of the price difference.

We'll just have to wait till May...

(Images taken from PaintballPhotography.com & Planet Eclipse HQ Blog)

Sly's New Paintball Mask

Among all the paintball masks i've tried on, only two are comfortable for me. They are the VForce Profiler (which i'm currently using, and harder to find now) and the Dye i4.

Seeing that there're so many masks available in the market, yet only two fit me well, i was hoping that more manufacturers will come out with their own mask (Planet Eclipse for example). That way i'll have more options if i ever want to change a new mask. There were talks that VForce will be coming out with a new mask, but so far it seems that they are only rumors.

Then, just this morning, i read Seburo's blog and saw the new Sly Profit mask. From the pictures, the shape of the lens is pretty similar to the i4, even the quick change system looks the same. The nose bridge area also seems to be higher than other masks, which is one of the reason why i like my Profiler so much. I prefer to have to foam at the nose area sitting higher up near the eyes, providing a larger space for the nose. I hate the feeling of foam pressing against my nose.

Werdna Hol is the official distributor of Sly Equipment in this part of the world. I've checked their website for pricing but found none. From ANSgear.com, they're selling at the same price as the i3 pro.

Hopefully the Sly Profit mask will be as comfortable as the i4, but with more protection.

Some features of the mask:

• Integrated double strap for goggle angle adjustment and maximum retention.

• Durable and stylish nylon frame with co-molded soft TPR lower jaw for maximum protection while maintaining bounce potential.

• Molded TPR vents for optimum heat dissipation and sound penetration.

• Lightning fast, patent-pending lens retention system. Fastest lens changes in the industry.

• NEW 3M-Engineered sealed thermal gasket system. This new impenetrable white thermal seal offers the ultimate seal against moisture and paint seepage between lens layers.

• Velvet lined, soft cell foam atop molded impact absorbent SBR foam earpieces for that soft-ear bounce with pillow-like comfort. These earpieces muffle your own screaming and allow for superb directional hearing.

• Every SLY PROFIT Goggle System comes equipped from the factory with a thermal sealed, gradient lens, fading from a deep, rich smoke to crystal clear. This offers optimal shading from glare, UV, and infrared light at a distance, with crystal clear up close, downward vision for those tiny gun LCDs or your game timer.

• Industry-first gradient mirrored lens available, for those bright, eye squinting summer practices where you still need to see up close.

Dye NT Zombie Nation

We all know that Dye introduced graphics anodizing for the NT line of markers, and called it the PGA (Proprietary Graphics Anodizing) technology. What a fancy name to boost sales...

They have recently unveiled a new design - the Zombie Nation.

IMO, this is one of the sexiest markers in the market today. I really like the red and black combination, especially the glossy red color. *drools*

It's priced the same as the other PGA-ed NT.

WCA 2009

One of the biggest attraction for me at the World Cup Asia 2009 is probably the trade booth. Even though they're not as big as what they have in the states, they're still Asia's biggest. A lot of big names in paintball were present that day, with the exception of MacDev.

The trade booths

The Planet Eclipse Ego 10

Etek 3

"Rogue!!!"

The best part is their tech service. My teammate's PMR was having problems with the electronics since MY-NPL Kuantan in June. He had went to the local paintball store to get his board fixed. After replacing the board the problem still persists. The tech guy at the WCA Dye booth took a look at it, and immediately threw away the board, swapped in a new one, and he's good to go. He wasn't even charged a single cent!! So guys, next time you have any marker problems, just bring to one of their techs at such events, you'll definitely save a lot on repair cost.

The GPS system was taking us in circles around KL...

KL's bikers are so 'dua liap'...

The Mines Shopping Fair. Boat rides are so overpriced.

There was a lot of new gears to see at the booths. I also had the chance to hold Chris Lasoya's personal custom lasered G.I. Milsim Nano. It has almost the same design as his ST Ripper DM9.

Chris Lasoya's marker, the ST Ripper Nano50 selling for US$1000 including loader and tank.

G.I. Milsim Nano

The Impulse 50

The .68 cal Impulse, heavy...

.50 cal is so tiny...

While walking around the Napshot booth, I came across one of the most innovative new products at the event. Ben Frederick from Hater Paintball was there promoting their new Vici electronic boards for DMs, Egos and the Prophecy loader. It has all the high-end features one can possibly think of - RF, sound activation, break-beam eyes, force selection, speed selection, bla bla bla. The loader board is super user-friendly and easily adjustable with the clever use of LEDs. The boards also comes compatible with USB, which means all settings can be adjusted on a computer. Better yet, Ben said that they're coming up with a software for the iPhone, which will allow us to configure the board settings on the iPhone via USB! Paintball technology is changing fast...

Demonstrating the Vici board.

Peyton's thank you banner.

The official hotel was also great. The queen size bed was the biggest bed I've slept in during a paintball tournament. They have a balcony in every room, perfect for hanging out our gears to dry, even though it's probably against the hotel's policy. On the second night however, we managed to sneak into our room the porter's trolley and hang our wet gears indoors on the trolley... lol

Captain's meeting

The table has horse legs!!

Stolen trolley... lol

The games on the PSP size field was faster than MY-NPL games, which uses NPPL fields. Getting into the snake alive off the break needed a bit more effort as the field was smaller. It was a great experience nonetheless, some of the games we played were really fun and exciting.

After the prelim games on the second day, team Cryptic from South Africa were kind enough to let us shoot their Dye NT. The marker was amazing. It is everything a high-end marker should be. The shot was ridiculously quite and super smooth. You think the Droid is quite? Wait till you hear the NT. The trigger and UL frame felt really comfortable.

The Dye NT, one amazing gun.

Your drawings are so confusing...

Another great thing about the WCA is we get to rub shoulders with famous people from paintball. Some familiar names present at WCA were Chris Lasoya and Mikko Huttenen. The commissioner of the NPPL, Chuck Hendsch, and Devon Stutz of Dye Precision were also at the event.

Chris Lasoya!!

...and Mikko Huttenen!!