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by wetmonkey442
Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:14 am
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: Your Best Buy ever
Replies: 35
Views: 25580

Re: Your Best Buy ever

In 2004 I walked into Sports Authority and bought 6 CPS 2100s for $7.50 each and two Monster Xs for $12.00 each.
by wetmonkey442
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: What Makes a Good Armoury?
Replies: 13
Views: 3065

Re: What Makes a Good Armoury?

Easy. What makes a good armory is a CPS 2100. Never breaks. Fills any role. Easily modified. Good range, output, and looks. In my mind, there is no reason to go smaller than this gun (it's already pretty light to begin with). And nowadays, there really is no reason to go bigger (very few people will...
by wetmonkey442
Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: XP 310 flow modification
Replies: 10
Views: 2638

Re: XP 310 flow modification

I don't think you'll be able to modify flow very much without sacrificing the original trigger valve. What about simply drilling out the nozzle? Sometimes that can have surprisingly good results.
by wetmonkey442
Fri Mar 02, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Homemades
Topic: my second homemade
Replies: 6
Views: 2044

Re: my second homemade

Did you Solvent weld it? Is that the pump on the top? Is the bottom the intake? It is interesting that the Hydra Pack had this much power. One thing that bugs me is that if you calculate the shot time with the PC capacity and output, it comes out at just over 2.25 seconds, well outside the effect o...
by wetmonkey442
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Water Guns You Didn't Like at First but Now Love
Replies: 19
Views: 3688

Re: Water Guns You Didn't Like at First but Now Love

I'd say the WW Tigershark. Upon first picking it up, I was underwhelmed by the lack of true CPS power, the poorly designed trigger grip area, and the cheap construction. After awhile I found that the reliable performance, thick stream size, and comfortable pump more than made up for any shortcomings...
by wetmonkey442
Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Repairs
Topic: CPS 1000 pressure chamber casing help
Replies: 34
Views: 6495

Re: CPS 1000 pressure chamber casing help

I think this is a classic case of "just try harder".

I mean, you haven't changed the shape of the bladder or the case so there is no reason it would fit before and not now.
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters
Replies: 39
Views: 25961

Re: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters

^This trend is known as a positive feedback loop, and is actually a pretty good description of what is happening right now (with the Super Soaker brand at least).
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Hands-On: Water Warriors Colossus @ iSoaker.com
Replies: 16
Views: 3668

Re: Hands-On: Water Warriors Colossus @ iSoaker.com

Awesome, looking forward to some testing of this blaster!

Edit: Looking at some pictures of the Colossus, I have to say that this blaster would definitely benefit from a good paintjob.
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters
Replies: 39
Views: 25961

Re: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters

While I've played with those who love to soak, be soaked, and continue to soak regardless of how many puddles they are making per step, I've now observed a preference for mid-to-lower output levels with many different groups and simply cannot ignore that while people like getting wet, they often do...
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:02 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters
Replies: 39
Views: 25961

Re: Common Misconceptions about Stock Water Blasters

Thus, while the topic provides good, generally neutral information, I still don't think it's covering all the stuff deep down inside. I see a lot of excuses for why no one will make powerful water guns. When one starts throwing up excuses, I have to question whether the drive is really there at all...
by wetmonkey442
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Marketplace
Topic: WW Gorgons at Wal Mart this year
Replies: 5
Views: 1627

Re: WW Gorgons at Wal Mart this year

^The Hydrocannon is very cheap on Amazon.com.
by wetmonkey442
Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Tips & Tactics
Topic: Most Memorable Kill/Hit?
Replies: 17
Views: 8783

Re: Most Memorable Kill/Hit?

marauder_4 wrote:I think Wetmonkey might agree...

http://youtu.be/m5PC8j7jkbY
Hahahaha, I think I'd have to agree. Dude the fact that you got it on video makes it about 150x better.
by wetmonkey442
Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:48 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Lightningstorm @ iSoaker.com
Replies: 9
Views: 1776

Re: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Lightningstorm @ iSoaker.com

Let's face it, the biggest challenge to the toy industry is not so much the toys, but rather that consumer spending is being pulled into other areas from phones to video games to other entertainment activities. While I can definitely get behind the idea of changing consumer markets, I just can't he...
by wetmonkey442
Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Lightningstorm @ iSoaker.com
Replies: 9
Views: 1776

Re: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Lightningstorm @ iSoaker.com

Have you ever recorded measurements of packaging? I would be interested to see how the "large" packaging of contemporary soakers like the Lightningstorm and Hydrocannon stack up to small or mid-size CPS blasters. This might help us understand Hasbro's marketing/product design strategy; we have alway...
by wetmonkey442
Sat Feb 18, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: The Hydro Cannon and, erm, other Nerf models.
Replies: 8
Views: 1887

Re: The Hydro Cannon and, erm, other Nerf models.

I liked the Hydro Cannon a lot. While complicated, I think the best mod would definitely be a bladder replacement. The rest of the gun is fine, but it's limited by a tiny PC. Another complaint I would have is the number of screws they use to hold it all together. What a nightmare to open!
by wetmonkey442
Fri Feb 17, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Pinch valves
Replies: 6
Views: 2025

Re: Pinch valves

Aside from leaks and being unable to handle high pressure, flow is also a significant concern and will likely limit performance significantly. I don't see a tube larger than 1/4" working well for pinching, but with something that small, you might as well just buy a stock blaster. Well, I think that...
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 16, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Pinch valves
Replies: 6
Views: 2025

Re: Pinch valves

Yeah, I agree.

I was sort of inspired by my XP 75 which, despite being quite old, still shoots beautifully. I'm really excited about this project, but I'm going to wait to reveal the details until I have some good pictures to post. Soak on!
by wetmonkey442
Thu Feb 16, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Pinch valves
Replies: 6
Views: 2025

Pinch valves

Has anyone ever tried using pinch valves in a full-size homemade? For my next project I'm going to try a clamp-and-tube style pinch valve. I think that the implementation of pinch valves has the potential to solve a lot of the ergonomic issues that most homemades suffer from.
by wetmonkey442
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Homemades
Topic: Ready-made PVC pumps?!
Replies: 10
Views: 3231

Re: Ready-made PVC pumps?!

Looks like a great find! Just make sure you buy 1/2", 3/4" is just too big for efficient pumping!
by wetmonkey442
Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Water Blasters
Topic: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Electrostorm @ iSoaker.com
Replies: 18
Views: 4609

Re: Hands-On: Nerf Super Soaker Electrostorm @ iSoaker.com

Forgive me, but I've developed a severe allergic reaction to the Super Soaker website since 2004. Thanks for the info! :goofy: