TechT Paintball released the lastest version of their original soft Squishy Paddles for the Tippmann Cyclone Feed System. The new version has an interlocking section that holds the two paddles together and prevents slippage. Currently they are bright green in color. At ROCKSTAR, we only ship this version. So if you purchase the Paddles or one of our TechT 4-Piece Cyclone Upgrade Kits, you'll get the correct ones. If you plan on buying elsewhere, make sure you check that the dealer is shipping the most current version.
Also take a look at the new TechT Paintball 6 Piece Combo Kit from ROCKSTAR Tactical. This is the ulimate ugrade kit for any Tippmann owner sporting a Cyclone Feed System. You get all the components of our very popular 4 piece kit with the addition of the Zero Kick Hammer and Techt Gun Sav. All at a super value that will save you money over the individual components.
And remember... if it's not TechT, its no better than stock!!
Thursday, June 5, 2008
BT Paintball M-8 and M-12 Grenades
New products are always hitting ROCKSTAR Tactical. Lately, we received our first order of BT Series Paintball Grenades. We're very eager to try these babies out. Available in both M-8 (8oz) and M-12 (12oz), they are the first to use the RPS paint fill. RPS makes some of the best non-toxic, high markable paint in the industry. Unlike other grenades that use a watered-down version of regular paintball paint, these grenades have a version of 'Evil' fill making the mark highly visible. Early reports and videos show a very aggressive spin. Like BT says, "why take out one player when you can take out and entire team." Fill is high-vis yellow!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
BT Paintball Rip Clip Loader
BT Designs (BT Paintball) released the BT RIP Clip about 9 months ago for use on BT-4 Paintball Markers. The Rip Clip will work on the BT-4 Combat, ERC, Assault, Ironhorse, SWAT, Banshee and Delta. At first glance, the BT Rip Clip resembles something similar to the Tippmann Cyclone Feed System. Many consider the Rip Clip as BT's answer of the ever popular Cyclone Feed System by Tippmann Sports. Both are mounted on the right side of the marker, preload paintballs and use a common hopper with an identical wide mouth. In fact, you can use any Cyclone Feed Replacement Hopper on the BT Rip Clip. We've tried the Proteam Tac Cap, Allen Paintball's Offset loaders and even Tippmann Low Profile Loader and they all fit securely on the Rip Clip Loader. We get this question a lot, so we'll make this clear. You can't use the Rip Clip on a Tippmann A5, X7 or 98 Marker. Likewise you can't add a Cyclone Feed System to a BT-4 Paintball gun.
Assembly onto the BT-4 is very simple. First add the 4 AA batteries. Next loosen the spring screws and slid it all the way down the marker into place. Lastly, add the 200rd hopper onto the Rip Clip's loader system. The loader requires intial activation. Simply press the back of the loader system. The LED will turn green for a long moment when the button is pressed. When released the button will flash green again, then flash green quickly either 1, 2, or 3 times corresponding to the speed at which the loader is set to. The loader will then spin. The Rip Clip is only initiated after the loader spins. The loader will blink on and off indicating that it's ready for firing. To turn off, simply press and hold the button. The LED will turn red and the loader will shut off.
The Rip Clip has 3 Speeds. The first speed being the slowest and the third being the fastest at 20+ bps. To change the speeds, simply press and hold the button during the time in which the green LED stays green during the initial set-up. The LED will turn red and stay red for 15 seconds. During that time, press the button firmly to correspond to the speed you would like, either 1, 2 or 3 times. The red led will flash the speed level at which it is set. The loader will spin to complete the programming. The Rip Clip is ready to fire.
The BT incorporates patented HALO Sound Activation Technology. The sound from firing a shot activates the Rip Clip to reload another ball into the marker. It's similar technology used in Halo's TSA loaders. Let us tell you, it's smooth and efficient. In most cases, battery life will last up to about 8,000 shots and an auto-off feature set at 1 hour.
If you're using the RIP Clip on a non-electric BT-4, the lowest setting will do. Set the Rip Clip to the 3rd setting when matched with the BT Electronic Trigger Frame. You should see 20+ BPS out of your BT-4 with this combo. That's not only serious fire power but reliable too! Testing showed not a single ball break in 2000 shots. In our opinion, this is the 'go-to' loader for any BT-4 owner. Price is set just below most of the high end tournament level loaders at $72.50. Don't forget you also get placement off the centerline of the gun and the ability to use all aftermarket 'cyclone style' loaders including the Pro Team Tac Cap loader. Adding a Tac Cap is great for scenario games when your on-gun rounds are capped or simply when you want a lighter, smaller hopper in the woods.
Assembly onto the BT-4 is very simple. First add the 4 AA batteries. Next loosen the spring screws and slid it all the way down the marker into place. Lastly, add the 200rd hopper onto the Rip Clip's loader system. The loader requires intial activation. Simply press the back of the loader system. The LED will turn green for a long moment when the button is pressed. When released the button will flash green again, then flash green quickly either 1, 2, or 3 times corresponding to the speed at which the loader is set to. The loader will then spin. The Rip Clip is only initiated after the loader spins. The loader will blink on and off indicating that it's ready for firing. To turn off, simply press and hold the button. The LED will turn red and the loader will shut off.
The Rip Clip has 3 Speeds. The first speed being the slowest and the third being the fastest at 20+ bps. To change the speeds, simply press and hold the button during the time in which the green LED stays green during the initial set-up. The LED will turn red and stay red for 15 seconds. During that time, press the button firmly to correspond to the speed you would like, either 1, 2 or 3 times. The red led will flash the speed level at which it is set. The loader will spin to complete the programming. The Rip Clip is ready to fire.
The BT incorporates patented HALO Sound Activation Technology. The sound from firing a shot activates the Rip Clip to reload another ball into the marker. It's similar technology used in Halo's TSA loaders. Let us tell you, it's smooth and efficient. In most cases, battery life will last up to about 8,000 shots and an auto-off feature set at 1 hour.
If you're using the RIP Clip on a non-electric BT-4, the lowest setting will do. Set the Rip Clip to the 3rd setting when matched with the BT Electronic Trigger Frame. You should see 20+ BPS out of your BT-4 with this combo. That's not only serious fire power but reliable too! Testing showed not a single ball break in 2000 shots. In our opinion, this is the 'go-to' loader for any BT-4 owner. Price is set just below most of the high end tournament level loaders at $72.50. Don't forget you also get placement off the centerline of the gun and the ability to use all aftermarket 'cyclone style' loaders including the Pro Team Tac Cap loader. Adding a Tac Cap is great for scenario games when your on-gun rounds are capped or simply when you want a lighter, smaller hopper in the woods.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Tippmann Extends Gun Warranty
Tippmann Sports announced recently that they are extending their standard 1 year warranty on all new markers to 2 years. Tippmann, the leader in paintball markers for 20 years, will hopefully be establishing the norm. Only time will tell if other manufacturers will also increase the consumer's protection by extending the industry standard one year warranty to two.
The new 2 year warranty on Tippmann markers is effective Jan 1, 2008. But if you purchased your marker late in 2007, special exceptions are applied. Anyone who had a Tippmann issue or return knows of the fast and reliable warranty and repair service. Bottomline... they get it in and get it back out asap. Extending to 2 years should not only give you peace of mind, but also tell you that Tippmann stands behind their products.
Browse all the lastest Scenario and Woodsball paintball products at http://www.rockstartactical.com/.
The new 2 year warranty on Tippmann markers is effective Jan 1, 2008. But if you purchased your marker late in 2007, special exceptions are applied. Anyone who had a Tippmann issue or return knows of the fast and reliable warranty and repair service. Bottomline... they get it in and get it back out asap. Extending to 2 years should not only give you peace of mind, but also tell you that Tippmann stands behind their products.
Browse all the lastest Scenario and Woodsball paintball products at http://www.rockstartactical.com/.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
APE Rampage Boards
Advanced Paintball Electronics (APE) took the paintball scene by storm because of the reliability, programmability and affordability (that's a lot of 'ability') of their Rampage Electronic Boards. APE looked at the current issues players have with some of the other boards on the market and created a board that was easier to program with more features and better battery efficiency. Lets take a look at the very popular APE Rampage A5 Board.
You will need an existing Tippmann A5 egrip to use the APE Rampage A5 Board.. Install is pretty straight-forward. Simply remove the grip assembly from the A5. Open the halves and remove the electronic board. The Rampage A5 Board comes with a Solenoid so you do not have to solder the old one onto your board (if you wanted to later use the old solenoid, you are able to use it on the Rampage Board). Make sure you remove the strip of tape on the solenoid. Reinstall the push rod so that it's in the correct position and make sure all trigger parts are in their proper place.
The only adjusting you will have to do involves the metal leaf that activates the micro switch. It may need slightly bent outward from the middle of the leaf to allow the micro switch to be activated properly depending on certain triggers. Most will work out of the box. After you reassemble, pull the trigger. If you don't feel and hear the micro switch 'click', you need to gently adjust the leaf. Bend outward in small increments using a pair of needle-nosed pliers at the middle of the leaf.
The APE Boards come pre-programmed at the factory using the most optimal settings. For all you 'tweak geeks', this doesn't mean that there aren't endless adjustments to cater to your specific playing style. In the most basic explaination, there are 7 firing modes. You simply press the mode indicator button on the board that peaks through the top hole in the front of the A5 grip. The LED indicator will flash to show what firing mode you are in. Use the APE Chart in your instructional manual to understand the corresponding blink sequence. This is a mode called "Idle". To program you must enter the Idle Mode, press and hold the trigger, then press the mode button again. The LED will flicker for 2 seconds. You are now in programming mode. Programming involves 6 setpoints. APE does a super job explaining the setpoints and their adjustment. Referring to the table in the manual makes it quite easy. It's just a matter of becoming familiar with the programming, then finding the settings that work for your style of play.
We love all the features on this board. As avid A5 owners there are two that really appeal to us: true full-auto firing and instant on/off. Tippmann used to have true full-auto firing with the original E-grip. There were issues with the original board Tippmann produced so they farmed out the programming to Wicked Air Sports. The current Tippmann W.A.S. E-Grip is a solid preformer, don't get us wrong. It's just that the 'true auto-firing' was lost when Tippmann adopted the WAS Board into their guns. By 'true auto-firing' we mean, pull and hold the trigger, full auto is activated. The W.A.S. board requires 3 semi-auto pulls before full-auto is activated. Maybe it's a good thing for speedball, everyone will have their opinions on that one. But for woodsball, true full-auto does have it's advantages (in our opinion that is). Woodsball can be unpredictable, rarely are walk-in individuals that encompass a team organized in terms of strategy and position. Point is, full auto is not just for laying down a ton of paint, it aids in reaction firing. Having to pull the trigger 3 times before activation defeats the purpose, especially when your old like us and your reaction time is slow. The APE Rampage Board is true auto-firing. When set in the Full Automatic mode, one trigger pull activates full-auto. Plain and simple, love that!
There has been some confusion among new users regarding how to turn the Rampage Board on and off. Technically, the board is always in 'standby mode' switching between on and off. As soon as input is made the board is instantly on, when no input occurs the board is automatically off. What this means is max battery life. Boards can really drain batteries. APE has created what is probably the most efficient board out there. Love that too!
APE Boards come with a one year warranty. You can purchase a lifetime warranty directly through APE for $10.
We carry Rampage Boards for the Tippmann A5 E-Grip, Custom Pro E-Grip, Smart Parts Ion and also the BT-4 E-Grip Markers. We are also anxiously awaiting the arrival of the New APE X7 Board!
You will need an existing Tippmann A5 egrip to use the APE Rampage A5 Board.. Install is pretty straight-forward. Simply remove the grip assembly from the A5. Open the halves and remove the electronic board. The Rampage A5 Board comes with a Solenoid so you do not have to solder the old one onto your board (if you wanted to later use the old solenoid, you are able to use it on the Rampage Board). Make sure you remove the strip of tape on the solenoid. Reinstall the push rod so that it's in the correct position and make sure all trigger parts are in their proper place.
The only adjusting you will have to do involves the metal leaf that activates the micro switch. It may need slightly bent outward from the middle of the leaf to allow the micro switch to be activated properly depending on certain triggers. Most will work out of the box. After you reassemble, pull the trigger. If you don't feel and hear the micro switch 'click', you need to gently adjust the leaf. Bend outward in small increments using a pair of needle-nosed pliers at the middle of the leaf.
The APE Boards come pre-programmed at the factory using the most optimal settings. For all you 'tweak geeks', this doesn't mean that there aren't endless adjustments to cater to your specific playing style. In the most basic explaination, there are 7 firing modes. You simply press the mode indicator button on the board that peaks through the top hole in the front of the A5 grip. The LED indicator will flash to show what firing mode you are in. Use the APE Chart in your instructional manual to understand the corresponding blink sequence. This is a mode called "Idle". To program you must enter the Idle Mode, press and hold the trigger, then press the mode button again. The LED will flicker for 2 seconds. You are now in programming mode. Programming involves 6 setpoints. APE does a super job explaining the setpoints and their adjustment. Referring to the table in the manual makes it quite easy. It's just a matter of becoming familiar with the programming, then finding the settings that work for your style of play.
We love all the features on this board. As avid A5 owners there are two that really appeal to us: true full-auto firing and instant on/off. Tippmann used to have true full-auto firing with the original E-grip. There were issues with the original board Tippmann produced so they farmed out the programming to Wicked Air Sports. The current Tippmann W.A.S. E-Grip is a solid preformer, don't get us wrong. It's just that the 'true auto-firing' was lost when Tippmann adopted the WAS Board into their guns. By 'true auto-firing' we mean, pull and hold the trigger, full auto is activated. The W.A.S. board requires 3 semi-auto pulls before full-auto is activated. Maybe it's a good thing for speedball, everyone will have their opinions on that one. But for woodsball, true full-auto does have it's advantages (in our opinion that is). Woodsball can be unpredictable, rarely are walk-in individuals that encompass a team organized in terms of strategy and position. Point is, full auto is not just for laying down a ton of paint, it aids in reaction firing. Having to pull the trigger 3 times before activation defeats the purpose, especially when your old like us and your reaction time is slow. The APE Rampage Board is true auto-firing. When set in the Full Automatic mode, one trigger pull activates full-auto. Plain and simple, love that!
There has been some confusion among new users regarding how to turn the Rampage Board on and off. Technically, the board is always in 'standby mode' switching between on and off. As soon as input is made the board is instantly on, when no input occurs the board is automatically off. What this means is max battery life. Boards can really drain batteries. APE has created what is probably the most efficient board out there. Love that too!
APE Boards come with a one year warranty. You can purchase a lifetime warranty directly through APE for $10.
We carry Rampage Boards for the Tippmann A5 E-Grip, Custom Pro E-Grip, Smart Parts Ion and also the BT-4 E-Grip Markers. We are also anxiously awaiting the arrival of the New APE X7 Board!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
New Developments from TECHT Paintball
Our friends at Tech T Paintball are at it again. First, we've been selling the newly released Squishy Paddles like WWIII is coming and it's going to be fought with Tippmann A5's! The Squishy Paddles are a nice upgrade to any Tippmann running a cyclone feed system. They're flexible paddles that replace the stiff composite paddles standard from the factory. Great for shuttling thin-shelled paint into the receiver and creating greater surface contact when loading. As Britney Spears would say... "The cyclone blender-blues are a thing of the past, y'all! burp.."
Tech T also updated the L7 bolt. The L7 v2 Bolt is now lighter at 7.4 Grams. They're available to fit most of the current gun models out there. We stock them for most of the Smart Parts guns we offer. There are two versions now. The bolt inside each kit is identical, the guns just use a different bolt stop. The Ion, SP8 and Epiphany use the same bolt stop and the Ion XE, SP1 and Vibe use another style bolt stop. Get the kit that's right for your marker and see the performance gain surface.
Browse all the latest Scenario Paintball Products at http://www.rockstartactical.com/
Tech T also updated the L7 bolt. The L7 v2 Bolt is now lighter at 7.4 Grams. They're available to fit most of the current gun models out there. We stock them for most of the Smart Parts guns we offer. There are two versions now. The bolt inside each kit is identical, the guns just use a different bolt stop. The Ion, SP8 and Epiphany use the same bolt stop and the Ion XE, SP1 and Vibe use another style bolt stop. Get the kit that's right for your marker and see the performance gain surface.
Browse all the latest Scenario Paintball Products at http://www.rockstartactical.com/
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tiberius Arms T8 Refurb Pistols - Super Deal!
We received a limited number of Refurbished T8 Pistols from Tiberius Arms. Let me tell ya, these things look brand new! We've inspected them all and could not find anything that would indicate serious use or tooling. They may have been buy backs from companies that shut their doors. Tiberius could not resell the guns as new. This is pretty common with other refurbished guns that we've received in the past.
If your looking for a T8 and don't want to pull the plug on purchasing a new one due to price, this is the deal for you. You'll save $35 and have the piece of mind not having to buy it used off of Ebay. Did I mention that each gun includes a full warranty from Tiberius? The same warranty as a brand new unit! Includes carrying case, manual, barrel cover and tool kit. One the best deals we've got goin' and better yet, you get free shipping from ROCKSTAR. Red Dot shown on gun is just a sticker and can be cleanly removed.
Browse all the latest Scenario Paintball Products at www.rockstartactical.com.
If your looking for a T8 and don't want to pull the plug on purchasing a new one due to price, this is the deal for you. You'll save $35 and have the piece of mind not having to buy it used off of Ebay. Did I mention that each gun includes a full warranty from Tiberius? The same warranty as a brand new unit! Includes carrying case, manual, barrel cover and tool kit. One the best deals we've got goin' and better yet, you get free shipping from ROCKSTAR. Red Dot shown on gun is just a sticker and can be cleanly removed.
Browse all the latest Scenario Paintball Products at www.rockstartactical.com.
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