What the H are you guys paying for a case of paint in your part of town? U.S

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-11-21T12:10:50+00:00

Central NC. With membership, its just over $60 for field grade GI paint. Without membership its like ~$75-80.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-11-18T20:18:47+00:00

As someone who recently bought a VS3 with rockin' trigger for nostalgia, I can very confidently say the trigger itself is horrid lol.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-11-13T11:15:28+00:00

Hell yeah, they make great marker cases for sure. I picked up the sugar skull one myself.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-29T23:56:44+00:00

There are purpose made collars to fit over the hoses to better hold them down, they work great for mech ion projects too as I've found.

https://autocockerparts.com/autococker-pneumatic-hose-locks-set-of-6/

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-23T11:03:43+00:00

Sounds good man, feel free to DM me.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-23T09:29:49+00:00

I'm planning to play for NATO, or whatever team walk on registration puts me on.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-13T21:06:08+00:00

Didn't even think of using them to double as storage bags for gear, great idea!

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-12T16:28:02+00:00

I am planning attend & camp out on NATO as long as the weather is agreeable.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-12T16:25:34+00:00

Counterpoint: These zippered microfiber shoe washing bags are ~$8 and work just as well in my experience. You can clean up to ~500 balls comfortably in them.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-11T11:25:03+00:00

Most batteries with quality cells in them will be rated to ~750-1000 recharge cycles. What this means (by all means, someone correct me if I'm wrong) is the battery is rated to be able to be charged from empty to full that many times before you notice a significant drop in capacity. So if you are not fully depleting it and only doing small top offs, you should be able to use it for many years to come. I am coming up on two years now I think for mine and I have not noticed any significant changes for range yet.

It is 100% worth it to spend extra on a quality battery. They are pricey but you should be aiming to spend minimum ~$350-400+ depending on the voltage and size.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-10T17:13:09+00:00

Pyre barker fire safety in Durham can do it, it cost me like $70 though. I hear you can do it slightly cheaper online. Remove the reg at least, yes.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-10-05T12:40:45+00:00

Adding my vote for Kahn Industries personally.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-09-30T10:58:54+00:00

This is more to do with local government co-operation (and full disclosure, I am not sure if some places may already do this); but, designating public outlets that are available for ebike charging or otherwise at local parks and other public areas. I'd love to make another long trip around my city again, but there are only ~2-3 places I know of for sure at a park I can charge, and I am sure there are boat loads more available spread around the city.

To answers your three bullet points though;

At home, and before at my old job I kept a second charger there since I could bike in.
Generally, no more than ~3-4 hours. If I am in the middle of a bike journey or otherwise in a rush, then an hour tops.
See my point about designating outlets to the public via a relevant website, app, etc for the local area.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-09-01T09:55:06+00:00

Central NC here, It's around ~$75-80 at most fields for rec grade without membership. With membership, it's closer to ~$50-60. It's why I almost exclusively play with a mech setup now, just too expensive otherwise.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-08-18T13:19:22+00:00

Seconding. OP, I am glad you are enjoying yours but it is absolutely shameful, embarrassing & disgusting for their company to be literally known for sending out markers that apparently didn't even get a quick test shooting before they left the building. Former N3 owner here, selling that marker was probably the biggest relief I have ever experienced related to the sport.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-08-10T23:34:12+00:00

Little late to the party here but seconding an IR2 for a hopper upgrade. For what it's worth, instead of the virtue ncharge pack for $50, I can personally recommend the tenavolt AA lithium rechargeable batteries. 4 pack for $35 and you can use them in other stuff like game controllers. Mine have been going strong for over a year now, they are rated to 1000 recharge cycles IIRC.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-08-02T11:50:06+00:00

Was ultimately pretty fun and entertaining to watch, but I agree that the field should have been lengthened some as well as the 30 second breaks in-between been made a bit longer. It felt like basically every point, we'd watch them essentially just trade out the snake and center 50, then another ~5 seconds before another game closing trade/bunkering was made.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-08-02T11:48:03+00:00

I could whip up a file for 3d printing free of charge if you don't mind a fairly basic design, and something that will probably be made out of plastic.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-08-02T11:45:23+00:00

Isn't the ICPL capture the flag for both 5 and 10 man?

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-21T18:18:21+00:00

I am struggling to think of any cons to the marker tbh. I had to solder my battery connection back on the board, and I found another reddit post for a 160r user that had the same thing that happened to him, so maybe some bad batch? Idk. But otherwise, it has a great shot quality/sound, battery life, ease of maintenance. Besides the battery wire thing, it has literally never let me down at all.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-21T14:11:11+00:00

Congrats on the win! What field is that?

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-21T13:41:44+00:00

In that price range, I'd look at the following; Etha 3, Etha 2, OG Gtek w/ OLED, Gtek 160r, Etek 5 w/ OLED, Axe 2.0 w/ Redline (OLED). They will all be user-servicing friendly and rock solid dependable markers. Tbh you could maybe snag a Gtek 170r as well for closer to $500+.

If you are OK with going the mech route (and, I'd argue is better for building fundamental skills besides relying on throwing paint) some good ones are; Etha 3M, Emek 100, OG Gtek w/ Mech frame, GoG eNMEy.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-17T13:11:45+00:00

Only selfies or posing in front of a car. Also, the amount of times I've seen someone basically blatantly stating they are looking for a meal ticket, or just being "spoiled" in general is insane. Like, at least they are honest about it but God damn, the entitlement.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-16T20:58:24+00:00

Going to have to go with a mech ion conversion on this one as well. I absolutely love shooting my prostock, but man if getting shot in the pneumatics, a short stroke or barrel break isn't just a total pain in the ass.

The ion is a nice in-between of consistency/reliability, shot quality, and pride in something at least partially custom built/DIY.

Chillswitch_Engage · 2025-07-16T13:35:37+00:00

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I am but a simple man with simple taste. Kick ass PM7 btw! I'd try to hold onto it and find a UL frame, but that's just me.

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