saw a lot of tippman 98s out there this weekend

[cockerpunk]

always was a spyder guy myself though.

[Ecapnation]

Ol' cheap reliable

[Trbo323]

Rentals or player owned?

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[Kit352]

New guns are expensive and limited. Older is a better choice for new players. I get and give out old spyders all the time. There is always a demand for them. Helps people get into the sport quickly.

After playing for nearly 40 years I just picked up my first tippmanns. A 98c and a prolite. I've always used spyders as a cheap gun. I kinda like the tippmans. Not as customizable as a spyder color wise but they are probably the better base gun. Much smaller profile.

[Calvin]

I just pushed the button on a beat to shit Pro Carbine. I need it like I need a hole in the head, but I could hear it calling to me in my dreams. I'm sure it's just the start of a new shame spiral.

[Fubarius]

Which field on which day? If it was Fri at Splatball then their electro cap is 5.5, and in that case one might as well use a mech. Though that place is full of eclipse fan boys, so I'd figure it for a sea of emeks.

If it was out doors, say over in Baldwin at Splattag, the local common knowledge is that tippmans are the best cold weather gun. (This is ofcourse debatable in the age of HPA, but its just what everyone "knows")

[cockerpunk]

Which field on which day? If it was Fri at Splatball then their electro cap is 5.5, and in that case one might as well use a mech. Though that place is full of eclipse fan boys, so I'd figure it for a sea of emeks.

If it was out doors, say over in Baldwin at Splattag, the local common knowledge is that tippmans are the best cold weather gun. (This is ofcourse debatable in the age of HPA, but its just what everyone "knows")

it was over in Minneapolis. really kind of renegade/rec field.

[Magmoormaster]

Really? I'm happy to hear it, maybe a bit selfishly. Last few times I've played the only blowbacks I saw were rentals, and I don't remember seeing many of them. Mostly axes and minis.

[nerdcore]

Never used tippmanns. No particular reason, just started on the spyder path. First one I tried was a rental (98 Custom) about 15 yrs ago, when i was visiting the area I now live in. Much like every marker, it got the job done.

Looking to snag an old Pro/Am that needs love. We'll see if i get it, and if i can bring it back from the dead.

[FlightMedic938]

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[Ecapnation]

Don't get too hopeful about 98's kore did quietly discontinue those and the A5 late last year

[Trbo323]

Don't get too hopeful about 98's kore did quietly discontinue those and the A5 late last year

Sure but it's not like there's not enough out there to go around

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[Ecapnation]

Sure but it's not like there's not enough out there to go around

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Yes but the spare parts have been discontinued as well abd some haven't seen stock inventory since before covid

[cockerpunk]

must still be making parts, as they seem to be basically government issue

[Ecapnation]

Only certain parts

[devilzcall]

Sure it’s not much more than a rental, but If you can have your own for 50$ or less, it’s a great way to get into the sport!

I started with a 15€ spyder clone that I only later found out was missing parts when I bought it.