Nova Phantom Duckslide kits

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  • Murph
    MCB Member
    • Jul 2020
    • 183

    #46
    It’s that fomo drop culture that is utterly pervasive in the sport right now. They will hopefully make more runs because of how fast the first one sold out but it really does annoy the hell out of me.

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    • flyweightnate
      MCB Member
      • Jul 2020
      • 1854
      • Dallas, TX

      #47
      Originally posted by Murph
      It’s that fomo drop culture that is utterly pervasive in the sport right now. They will hopefully make more runs because of how fast the first one sold out but it really does annoy the hell out of me.
      Well... yes and no. Sometimes it's a capital question, and not wanting stranded inventory. Even for consistent production, small batches are often more cost effective when carrying costs, cost of capital, shop space, etc. are considered. Especially if changes may occur - obsolescence gets expensive.

      But sometimes it's just driving attention through a limited release flavor, like it's a chocolate bar that only comes out for Christmas.

      I'll bet it's typically risk management for small shops, and a marketing strategy for big.

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      • iamthelazerviking
        Make Paintballs 690 Again
        • Jul 2020
        • 2708
        • Staunton, VA

        #48
        Just have to wait for more from the shipping container to arrive lol
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        • Jsc5150
          MCB Member
          • Feb 2022
          • 507

          #49
          Where are you guys getting your slides anno’d?

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          • Chaos
            Chaos commented
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            I would reach out to KMDPB for having it done. He's the least expensive route and does great work for the money
        • iamthelazerviking
          Make Paintballs 690 Again
          • Jul 2020
          • 2708
          • Staunton, VA

          #50
          2 more are going up for sale at 5pm Eastern
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          • Riot
            Malört Acquired
            • Jul 2020
            • 2468

            #51
            Instantly gone.

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            • Riot
              Malört Acquired
              • Jul 2020
              • 2468

              #52
              I had it in my cart five seconds after 5, express pay, and it said, "no longer available."

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              • redsquirrel
                redsquirrel commented
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                Ok that is really annoying. Reminds me of trying to buy concert tickets. Something I’ve also given up on.
            • iamthelazerviking
              Make Paintballs 690 Again
              • Jul 2020
              • 2708
              • Staunton, VA

              #53
              Originally posted by Riot
              I had it in my cart five seconds after 5, express pay, and it said, "no longer available."
              Well that's a rip off
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              • screwloose45
                Join Date: 2007
                • Jul 2020
                • 84

                #54
                I think they got stocked like a minute or 2 before 5, not fair but I got 1. What kind of phantom do I need to install it?

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                • iamthelazerviking
                  iamthelazerviking commented
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                  Vertical stock class

                • Riot
                  Riot commented
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                  I refreshed it each minute from 455-500 and it didnt pop up until 5:00.
              • Chuck E Ducky
                Ragnastock Enforcer
                • Jul 2020
                • 6116
                • NY

                #55
                Screw this I’m not playing this game. Im just going to find a Duck slide and machine it to the spec I want. Nova Half assed this anyway.

                I hope they produce thousands of them. So the real ones drop in price and I can build what I want.

                They didn’t listen, replicated the flaws, now they playing games. I’m out.

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                • Riot
                  Riot commented
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                  Allegedly.*

                • Chuck E Ducky
                  Chuck E Ducky commented
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                  Nah I’m Over it. Word is they reneged on what they agreed to I can’t support that.

                • XEMON
                  XEMON commented
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                  The lack of effort on Nova's side is staggering ...
              • $L!mBo
                in the paint
                • Oct 2020
                • 1339
                • Taylorsville, MD

                #56
                annoyingly, theres a lot of folks who grabbed these posting that they dont even own a phantom.

                give it a few months, there will be a ton back up for sale.

                its only a matter of time before the hype beasts realize they dont have a good time when they cant shoot ten dollars a second.

                in my experience, Pistol setups have a steep learning curve and most folks just want one bc it looks cool.
                i loan my duckslide out to anyone that wants to borrow it for a game or two and overwhelmingly more end up hating not being able to shoulder their marker and make consistent longer range shots.

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                https://www.mcarterbrown.com/forum/b...l-mbo-feedback

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                • Grendel
                  Grendel commented
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                  I could not agree more with the fact that pistol setup have a steep learning curve. While my "real" Duckslide is my main Stock Class marker I will not say I have come anywhere near mastering it. I am way better playing open class or my stocked stock class Phantom then I am my Duckslide but it it nice to have something to improve with.
              • screwloose45
                Join Date: 2007
                • Jul 2020
                • 84

                #57
                I bought mine knowing I have parts for 20 builds I haven't finished, but will one day. But I also plan on the duckslide being open class.

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                • $L!mBo
                  $L!mBo commented
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                  open class with a tank?
                  or open class with a hopper?
                  to use a feedneck body or flyweightnate 's adapter, you need to widen the slot

                • screwloose45
                  screwloose45 commented
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                  Open class with a hopper, was hoping it would fit but apparently not :-(

                • $L!mBo
                  $L!mBo commented
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                  to me, a hopper on a duckslide doesnt make much sense. the balance and center of gravity will be all out of whack. a hopper will stick out like a big bulbous sore thumb on what is, otherwise, a sleek slim package. Youre taking something that was always meant to be one of the top stock class pistols and pulling it into Samurai/Talon territory. i dont mean to be rude and End of the day, its yours to do with as you please but its not something 99% of us want. would definitely hurt the resale value too.
              • Drcemento
                Tiger Stripe Enthusiast
                • Aug 2021
                • 733
                • NorCal

                #58
                I guess I somehow got very lucky - or unlucky depending on who you talk to here 🤔. It shipped yesterday. very interested to see what shows up now. It will go on a phantom right away. My son is particularly excited about this kit since he saw his first duckslide at Bacci's. His phantom is already set up in a shorty pistol configuration with no stock and is he pretty handy with it.

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                • Jsc5150
                  Jsc5150 commented
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                  Ngl i got the phrame and the duckslide just for the Bacci game
              • BLachance75
                Administrator
                • Jul 2020
                • 1114
                • Western MA

                #59
                Originally posted by $L!mBo
                give it a few months, there will be a ton back up for sale.

                its only a matter of time before the hype beasts realize they dont have a good time when they cant shoot ten dollars a second.

                in my experience, Pistol setups have a steep learning curve and most folks just want one bc it looks cool.
                i loan my duckslide out to anyone that wants to borrow it for a game or two and overwhelmingly more end up hating not being able to shoulder their marker and make consistent longer range shots.
                I agree with this. There will definitely be people dumping them after they use it once. Pistol play isn't for everyone.
                Red One

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                • $L!mBo
                  in the paint
                  • Oct 2020
                  • 1339
                  • Taylorsville, MD

                  #60
                  got mine today.
                  pretty sloppy work compared to the real deal.
                  lots of "finishing" marks where they got too happy with the files. not just scratches, chunks deep enough to catch my fingernail on.
                  some gaps and unnecessary cuts, no ribbing on the sight rail, and the cuts on the lower half of the grip are slightly off from the top.
                  i guess for the price its fine. But its definitely more of a knockoff than a reproduction piece
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