90 $ imp

paintballa' · 07-05-2006, 07:25 PM

i just found an imp for 90 dollars with just cricket board. It has some ups like a blade trigger and a couple other things...should I get it? I'd most likely have to use anti siphon co2. Would it be a big step up from my tippman 98? How cheap can you find a new board (preferably was) on here for?
Thanks

XXDEF1ANTXx · 07-05-2006, 07:28 PM

yup waaaay better and was new costs the same as blackhart and you can prolly find a cheap visinon board

paintballa' · 07-05-2006, 07:29 PM

thanks...and i didnt mean the board has to be new...i just wanted to know about a different board
sorry bout that

homerj · 07-05-2006, 07:46 PM

good deal as long as you don't spend too much buying a new board. keep in mind that you can find upped imps that already have vision pretty cheap.

outkast kid · 07-05-2006, 08:20 PM

in your situation i wouldnt go for it, even if its only 90 bucks, co2 is not the way to go, and if you dont know anything about electros youll be totally lost

mfmpaintball · 07-05-2006, 11:20 PM

i always believed in getting a tank before the gun
dont buy it if you are not going to be able to get comp air
there only 65$ now

Flip-side · 07-06-2006, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mfmpaintball

dont buy it if you are not going to be able to get comp air

As much as I think nitrogen is the way to go, anti-syphon co2 actually works fine in the Impulse compared to other electros. The Max-Flo reg was designed for it, and it blocks most liquid co2 from entering the marker. If you want consistant shots, or good performance in ramp modes, you need a compressed air tank like everyone has said.

$90 is pretty good pricewise, and makes me wonder what is wrong with it. Make sure it is not a Pre-Release Impulse. If this is your first electro, educate yourself before you buy it. When I left my tippmann 98 to buy the Impulse, I was a bit lost with setting up pressures, dwell, and board settings. Tippmanns are rediculously easy to deal with, and EP guns are high maintenance in comparison.

The Blackheart board is a good upgrade for around $100. If the gun works fine when you get it, you can have one fast gun for only $190 + (a compressed air tank). Thats less than a polymer-alloy toy. The Ion on the other hand can be bought new for $200 and comes with different firing modes, and eyes already installed.

BunkerKing5291 · 07-06-2006, 07:42 AM

isthe imp in the b/s/t? it cud be a scam or broken and trust me dont use anti-syphon its a pain but i use a hp tank so i have no problems

Da Fat Man · 07-06-2006, 11:44 AM

Anti-syphon CO2 works fine. Air is better, but it works fine. Like Flip-side says, the Imp was designed to run OK on CO2.

I went from a 98 to an imp, and you'll really notice an improvement in your ability to play. My 98 didn't have the ROF I wanted for speedball, and since I never play in the woods that was reason enough to change.

I'd be careful of scams, but if legit that seems like a good deal. Ask for the serial number, and if very low (below 5000) be careful because that's very old.

If you're new to Impulses, read FAQ's on wolverine's site (google "kamworld impulse FAQ), or visit the site in my sig for info and help. They're not that difficult to learn to maintain, but definitely are more complex than the 98. I'd try to get to shoot one first too; some people think they're large and heavy.

Good luck with your decision,
Dan

fulleffect6912 · 07-06-2006, 09:17 PM

if its not broken its a good deal. i ran my first one on AS co2 for years untill i could afford air. its not a problem. i also came from a tippy. just make sure that you know what your doing and that you are carefull. but imps are supprisinly simple

paintballa' · 08-05-2006, 07:45 PM

so does anti-siphon not let you fire as fast?
cause i really want to run on a-s co2
Thanks

BunkerKing5291 · 08-05-2006, 09:01 PM

wow u brought up a old thread

comp air cleans the gun betta

paintballa' · 08-05-2006, 09:10 PM

but can you still fire as fast?

paintballpoboy769 · 08-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BunkerKing5291

wow u brought up a old thread

comp air cleans the gun betta

Thats a good thing..why start a new thread?

And yes you can fire the same rate with anti siphon co2 your hand may get a little cold though lol.

BunkerKing5291 · 08-05-2006, 09:48 PM

cause we answered this already
what wud the difference be in fire rate? that shud be in the newb fourm

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Flip-side · 08-06-2006, 02:53 AM

No. He went back, found his old thread, and made a post to clear up some related questions. He did just fine.

Yes, you can fire fast with CO2. It will simply make your gun cold during rapid firing and have less consistant velocity than HPA would.

Many people used/use CO2 on their impulse.