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by DX
Tue Mar 06, 2018 1:20 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: 2018 WWN League Season Opener
Replies: 57
Views: 38070

Re: 2018 WWN League Season Opener

I have a better idea of my scheduling now. I have family stuff on the weekend of the 24th and HvZ on the 31st. The 10th is too soon, which leaves the 17th as the only weekend I could do (which is also pretty soon). All of my weekends in April are already booked for events.

RIP?
by DX
Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Spyra One
Replies: 70
Views: 52534

Re: Spyra One

"Precise shots up to 10 meters. Because soaking is so 1990." Ironically, soaking was so 1990. Most contemporary Hasbro products can't even get my most fragile plants in the garden wet. The shell looks pretty cool, but the intended performance level is meh. Max-D pistols shoot farther than that. It i...
by DX
Sun Nov 19, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Buzz Bee Toys Independent Again
Replies: 2
Views: 2590

Re: Buzz Bee Toys Independent Again

Yeah, that's quick. Actually, quite a lot changed, but only really on the foam side of things. Buzz Bee under Alex Brands clearly recieved a huge infusion of resources in their dart blasters. They completely overhauled their mag system, going from shells in ugly staircase mags to 20rd standard mags ...
by DX
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: HOG
Replies: 101
Views: 69143

Re: HOG

Other water wars? Portables yo. Nerf wars? Apoc, CTNO, NENO, Mechout, NYCNO, Yolostock, Philanerfia, Endwar, what flavor of traitor should I even choose? Dinner dates? We're done if she doesn't like water guns... Beach trips? MUSSELS! Weddings? Just get hitched at the war.
by DX
Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: If you could only have 3 water guns
Replies: 10
Views: 9177

Re: If you could only have 3 water guns

I have established favorites based on a wide variety of factors: 1. CPS 1200. One of the best in its class, and holds its own against big CPS. Readily obtainable at very affordable prices. Has more endurance than the 1000 and 2100 in terms of water storage and usage. When I have one tuned with an MK...
by DX
Mon Oct 02, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Super Soaker 50 20th Anniversary
Replies: 3
Views: 5404

Re: Super Soaker 50 20th Anniversary

Most collectors nowadays are actually looking for the original version of the SS 50. They're willing to pay up to $55 for that (don't ask why, I've never understood the reasoning). The original is worth more than some CPS, and the whole SS line and many XPs are seeing pretty mystifying price floors ...
by DX
Fri Aug 25, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: League Operations & Development
Topic: Bring Back the League!
Replies: 8
Views: 10739

Re: Bring Back the League!

Everyone else has become too far away to visit regularly now, RIP.
by DX
Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: HOG
Replies: 101
Views: 69143

Re: HOG

I've decided to commit. This is probably not the greatest idea medically-speaking, but I really want to do it. Most of my soakers work, I can kind of chew food now, and I still have all of my natural dodging speed. One concern though is that *someone* should still have a phone for emergency 911. I'v...
by DX
Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:32 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: HOG
Replies: 101
Views: 69143

Re: HOG

I'm still unable to confirm. I used Apoc to test where I'm at post-infection, and it's not good. That ~20 seconds of speed endurance is my *total* pool of it...after which, my ability to run collapses. I basically need to start over with running like it's 2003 again, which is really sad personally, ...
by DX
Thu Aug 03, 2017 10:25 pm
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: Battle for Little Creek
Replies: 66
Views: 46428

Re: Battle for Little Creek

Imgur is the new Photobucket, Photobucket is dead.
by DX
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:38 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: HOG
Replies: 101
Views: 69143

Re: HOG

I'll probably be able to go, although it depends on a few factors not totally within my control right now.
by DX
Sun Jul 16, 2017 12:36 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: Battle for Little Creek
Replies: 66
Views: 46428

Re: Battle for Little Creek

My August weekends fill up in a hurry, so I'd need to know well in advance. There's still a lot of uncertainty in my schedule, too. I can eat limited solid food as of today, so I am bulking back up, but that's going to be a war in and of itself. Restoration of my previous weight will take a surplus ...
by DX
Tue Jul 11, 2017 7:02 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: CPS 2500 Screw Size
Replies: 4
Views: 5684

Re: CPS 2500 Screw Size

Small industrial screws can be difficult to find and the prices don't tend to be great if you do find them. There is an easy way of acquiring more screws, just head to a thrift store (or garage sale) and look for plastic toys (they don't even need to be blasters). Find something with a matching scre...
by DX
Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Durability vs. Reliabilty
Replies: 2
Views: 2212

Re: Durability vs. Reliabilty

Classic SS are not necessarily fragile. The SS 200 will likely crack if you drop one while it's full, but the smaller ones and the 300 are surprisingly durable. The 300 lever mech can break, but you can put a screw through it for an easy repair. They just have so few moving parts that it really take...
by DX
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:33 pm
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: Battle for Little Creek
Replies: 66
Views: 46428

Re: Battle for Little Creek

I had a medical emergency from Sunday to today and am recovering food/sleep now. Won't be able to go, I'm supposed to rest and keep a strict antibiotic schedule. I definitely want to visit again, but this weekend isn't the right time. Edit: At New Year's, I left my woodland bottoms and green+orange ...
by DX
Sat Jul 01, 2017 2:02 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: Battle for Little Creek
Replies: 66
Views: 46428

Re: Battle for Little Creek

My car runs...but I dunno if I want to do another long drive after just having done the 16 and 14 to Ohio last weekend. Ask me when it's cooler out and I'm not melting, I can't think straight right now due to melting.
by DX
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:03 am
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: Maintenance is essential now more than ever!
Replies: 9
Views: 7359

Re: Maintenance is essential now more than ever!

I used to do some pretty heavy mods, but that was when things like 2100s were readily available for $6.99 at Sports Authority. Nowadays, I usually leave rare soakers stock or near stock, only modding common models (1000, 1200, 150, etc) that I know can easily have parts replaced. Instead of doing po...
by DX
Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:05 am
Forum: Water Wars
Topic: HOG
Replies: 101
Views: 69143

Re: HOG

Something special is happening on one of those weekends and I'm not sure which until it gets closer. I'm not even sure if the Saturdays are open, either.
by DX
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Did some range testing today, CPS & Homemades
Replies: 6
Views: 3291

Re: Did some range testing today, CPS & Homemades

Interesting results with the 1200s. Every MK2 and MK4 I've seen shoots about 4-8ft less than MK1s and MK3s. Are you sure that you've properly identified them? MK1/3 are traditionally thought of as having nozzle covers that are "not glued", but in fact the sides can be glued...it's just a whole lot l...
by DX
Fri May 19, 2017 2:13 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Have manufacturers given up?
Replies: 8
Views: 3974

Re: Have manufacturers given up?

Two words: Legal issues. Manufacturers like Hasbro and Alex Brands are technically wholesalers. Most big retailers require them to sign contracts that forbid direct sales to consumers. You can't have a deal with say, Walmart or Target, and still offer the same products direct. Also, keep in mind tha...