Which Nova is banned from mech tournaments?

[cheapguitarscheapthrills]

Kind of in the market for a mech gun and interested in getting into tournaments. Talking to a buddy and he mentioned 1 maybe more Novas being banned from mech tournaments? Is this true, if so which models? Thanks

[Chuck E Ducky]

N3 maybe due to the larger trigger and guard.

Whats the measurement on the N1. There are restrictions on trigger length so you can’t get multiple fingers on it.

I believe it’s 1.3” or less.

[Chuck E Ducky]

I’m not positive but there is a Specific requirement for trigger length that’s why the “Bones” triggers shoes came out making it fater so you can walk the trigger because it sticks outside the trigger guard. Get caught doing it I believe is a major. That being said I don’t think I have ever seen it called but definitely seen it done. Especially on break outs.

[BrickHaus]

My N2 specifically came with 3 trigger shoes, and 2 guards. A " double trigger" shoe and guard. A single trigger showed and guard. Then a " tourney legal shoe".

Being I only play rec ball. The double is on it now.

[ChoSanJuan]

Other way around...
3 trigger guards, 2 trigger shoes

[Chuck E Ducky]

ICC rules are pretty standard.

[ChoSanJuan]

10.21.1 is pretty universal with a ton of rulesets that I've run into with NXL, ICPL, WCPL, etc... Best to just keep this rule until you find out otherwise

[ChoSanJuan]

N2 is banned if you use the double trigger guard and shoe. You MUST use the single trigger and thick trigger guard
The N3 is banned right out at ICPL and NXL mech divisions like the mech 7 and 10 man games. They claim it's too fast ?!??!!?!

[Chuck E Ducky]

I don’t see how that can be if it falls within the rules. It likely has to short of a trigger activation, or the trigger guard is to big.

[ChoSanJuan]

Yeah, by their rules, the N3 should be fine. We were told last year when we got sponsorship that they were on the prowl to look for non-compliant setups with the N2 and not to allow any N3 markers on the field at all.

[docfire]

ICPL Rules 2025 5v5 and 10v10

6.4 MECHANICAL MARKERS

6.4.1. A marker with no electronic components
6.4.1.1. Shall not fire more than one shot per press and release of the trigger.
6.4.1.2.Shall only fire a shot when the trigger is pressed.
6.4.1.3. Shall not increase or decrease the force required to pull or hold the trigger to or at any position without the use of tools (“reactive trigger”, “pneumatic trigger assists”).

6.4.2. Markers with triggers that only activate a pneumatic switch in order to fire the marker are restricted to a trigger guard with an internal size no larger than 1.400” in height. 6.4.3. Markers with triggers that only activate a pneumatic switch in order to fire the marker are restricted to a trigger that is no wider than the narrowest part of the original manufacturers trigger guard and does not protrude outside of the original manufactures trigger guard at any point

6.4.3.1. Pneumatic switch - Any pneumatic device actuated by the trigger that controls the flow or exhaust of air/gas in the firing cycle of a paintball marker would be considered as a pneumatic switch.

6.4.4. “Beaver tails” must be in place on any ‘Autococker’ based markers that use a cocking rod.
6.4.5. A pump marker may only be manually re-cocked between each shot, thus allowing for the hammer to reset.

6.4.5.1. This pump action must consist of one complete backward (pull) and return forward (push) cycle of the pump mechanism.

6.4.6. The trigger may consist of one of two types:

(a) A standard trigger that requires a pull and release for each pump cycle.
(b) An auto-trigger, which consists of a trigger that can be held in the ‘pull’ position while cycling the pump mechanism.

NXL RULES 3v3, 5v5, 7v7, 10v10, Classic/ Pump 2025

7.3 MARKER (CLASSIC DIVISION)
7.3.1. A marker with no electronic components

7.3.1.1. Shall not fire more than one shot per press and release of the trigger.
7.3.1.2. Shall only fire a shot when the trigger is pressed.
7.3.1.3. Shall not increase or decrease the force required to pull or hold the trigger to or at any position without the use of tools (“reactive trigger”, “pneumatic trigger assists”).

7.3.2. Guns with triggers that only activate a pneumatic switch in order to fire the gun are restricted to a trigger guard with an internal size no larger than 1.300” in height.

7.3.2.1. Pneumatic switch - Any pneumatic device actuated by the trigger that controls the flow or exhaust of air/gas in the firing cycle of a paintball marker would be considered as a pneumatic switch.

7.3.3. “Beaver tails” must be in place on any ‘Autococker’ based markers that use a cocking rod.
7.3.4. A pump marker may only be manually re-cocked between each shot, thus allowing for the hammer to reset.

7.3.4.1. This pump action must consist of one complete backward (pull) and return forward (push) cycle of the pump mechanism.

7.3.5. The trigger may consist of one of two types:

(a) A standard trigger that requires a pull and release for each pump cycle.

(b) An auto-trigger, which consists of a trigger that can be held in the ‘pull’ position while cycling the pump mechanism.

[docfire]

N2 is banned if you use the double trigger guard and shoe. You MUST use the single trigger and thick trigger guard
The N3 is banned right out at ICPL and NXL mech divisions like the mech 7 and 10 man games. They claim it's too fast ?!??!!?!

Weird......sound like Chris talking it up LOL. The part "they claim its to fast"

I remember when the Legacy Mod for the 160r got banned. It was a mech drop in solenoid replacement that used the stock 2 finger trigger. It was as fast the the sednoid. This created the first part of the rule.

[ChoSanJuan]

Thing is... Why would Chris not want more variety of his markers on the field if it's compliant with the rules? Just to show off the N2 as THE competitive spacemech? An N1 with the Terrair upgrade is plenty fast for competition, albeit the slowest of their faster markers. (Not including the N4 since it's not in the same league...) Hell, speed-wise, my N5 is between the N1 and N2 for speed... I just can't bring myself to use that weirdo hybrid at a tournament for a variety of reasons. LOL