Virtue board in the eXTCy

Rmilledge32 · 10-07-2012, 08:31 PM

Has anyone switched over to a virtue instead of the blackheart?

deltapaintball · 10-08-2012, 08:51 AM

I don't know why you would, the stock Blackheart board is awesome and more than anyone really would need.

Rmilledge32 · 10-08-2012, 09:41 AM

I'm jw cause this is supposedly the second blackheart the gun I have has blown a solenoid. In less than 6 months. Previous owner had one go, GoG paid to replace it then mine went out Saturday when I went to play first time.

deltapaintball · 10-08-2012, 09:48 AM

I've had Blackheart boards and Virtue boards in almost all of my guns, and honestly, I rather have the Blackheart board. Do what you want, but honestly, use the money to buy the barrel kit.

Rmilledge32 · 10-08-2012, 10:35 AM

Well if this board is bad, it's gotta be replaced and a 3rd blackheart isn't going in on my dime. Lol

[NA]WARLORD · 10-08-2012, 11:28 AM

I swapped out a Virtue Redefined board in my Ion from a Blackheart. Easier to program, came with free laser eyes at the time, and was much happier with the Virtue over the Blackheart. I know your gun is slightly different, but it's your cash. I will say the only problem I had with the Virtue was the battery connector came loose and caused the board to lose power, but a quick call to Virtue, met them at world cup and they replaced the entire board, no questions asked. Amazing customer service.

RogueShooter · 10-10-2012, 06:42 PM

I have a Virtue board in my G1, which actually needed modification to the G1 shell, believe it or not. While it works fine and gives me plenty of options in hindsight I should have just grabbed a blackheart for it. If I had an eXTCy that already came with a Blackheart I would never even dream of spending the money on a Virtue.

Rmilledge32 · 10-10-2012, 08:42 PM

While I understand where your coming from, You have to remember. This is the 2nd board this gun has had in less than a year. This board has been in 3 months and has had 500 paintballs run through it and the solenoid went out on this one. So rather than buy a 3rd blackheart.... I think I'd chance a virtue for increased life on the board.... I don't want to buy another blackheart and replace it in 5 months.

GOG Paintball · 10-11-2012, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rmilledge32

While I understand where your coming from, You have to remember. This is the 2nd board this gun has had in less than a year. This board has been in 3 months and has had 500 paintballs run through it and the solenoid went out on this one. So rather than buy a 3rd blackheart.... I think I'd chance a virtue for increased life on the board.... I don't want to buy another blackheart and replace it in 5 months.

The board and the solenoid are two different things. Just because the solenoid is bad doesn't mean the board is bad. A new solenoid with hose is $22.50 and is only held to the board by two screws. If Im not mistaking the virtue board doesnt come with a solenoid anyhow

[NA]WARLORD · 10-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GOG Paintball

If Im not mistaking the virtue board doesnt come with a solenoid anyhow

You are correct sir.

Rmilledge32 · 10-11-2012, 11:00 AM

Interesting... the guy at the pb shop told me its all together with the blackheart board.... that isn't cool at all.

Punisher068 · 10-11-2012, 11:19 AM

Virtue=best warranty and customer service in paintball,I have them in all my guns,Blackhearts are good too thou,just dont buy an APE board

[NA]WARLORD · 10-11-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rmilledge32

Interesting... the guy at the pb shop told me its all together with the blackheart board.... that isn't cool at all.

It is, but the parts are available separate so If you blow your noid, you don't have to buy a whole new board and noid, you can just buy the noid instead. I have an extra noid in my tool box for this very reason.

Rmilledge32 · 10-12-2012, 07:45 AM

Ya I called him up yesterday to see what was going on. He …told me he realized the solenoid was separate to buy, thank God. He also said since it's 3 months old I may not have to pay a dime. So in all if he can't get it fixed today new one will be on the way.

bag681 · 01-30-2014, 08:50 AM

there's a couple of reasons to switch over to the virtue board.
1. better battery life.
2. higher fire cap.
3. brighter led
4. auto shutoff (10 min)
5. a training mode to improve walking the trigger
just thought i'd chime in