Machine Paintball is a relatively new brand on the paintball market, but their just released marker - The Machine Vapor - has been a big hit among spoolie lovers. Here is some more information on the Vapor:
The Machine Vapor is building up a reputation an is a big competitor amongst other high end paintball markers such as the Dye DM12, Planet Eclipse Geo 3, and MacDev Clone GT. The Vapor comes in many different colours and can be found at machinepaintball.com.
The Virtue Spire is the latest high-end electronic paintball loader to be released. As it enters the market, many players find it hard to get rid of their long-owned Rotors and Prophecys in order to test out this new product. Here is some information about the new loader to help you decide.
Specs:
Price: ~$185
Height/Width: 4"
Length: 9"
Capacity: 200+ paintballs
Power: 3 AA batteries
Weight: 16 1/2 oz
Main features:
Tool-less disassembly
The Virtue Spire can be stripped down quickly and without any use of tools for cleaning and/or changing batteries.
Low profile
The spire is only 4" tall, making it easier to maintain a low profile whether you are tucking into a dorito or hiding in the trees.
Sensor-based operation
Unlike other hoppers who use tension, sound, or break beam eyes to determine when to feed, the Virtue Spire senses the motion of the ball leaving the barrel.
Holds 200 rounds
A legitimate 200 paintballs can fit inside the Spire.
Works with brittle paint
The Spire's spring-loaded anti-jam paddles are advertised to be gentle with paint and rarely jam.
By what it advertises, the Virtue Spire will be a big competitor in the high end market, but only time will tell if it can outlast the classics.
There comes a time in every players career where he or she must depart with their dearly beloved marker. Putting your gun up for sale in the Buy Sell Trade section of forums such as TechPB allows a faster sale then local classifieds.
Taking a good picture for your B/S/T thread is more than just laying the marker on the ground and snapping a picture with your iphone. Take ten or fifteen minutes to properly light the room and clean your marker. Take a lot of photos with different camera settings and then choose three or four of your best shots. Adjust the levels in photoshop, and if need use the healing brush or blur tool to remove shadows.
A good photo communicates to potential buyers that you have a good product, and that it is taken care of.
