Spyder

[PB_noob]

hey, i was looking to buy a spyder as a first gun, just something that will last a few years before i have more money to buy the one i want. Some people i have talked to have only good things to say and others only burn. so what are your opinions on spyder markers and the spyder pilot model if possible

[maunz]

spyders are great first markers

[PB_noob]

how long do you expect most spyders to last and how is their maintenance? extensive or mild?

[maunz]

they last a long time if you take care of them, but thats with everything, and they are easy to take care of

[PB_noob]

are they easily customizable? as in, whould i be able to get a rifled barrel for it easily (understandably leaving out the MR series)?

[maunz]

they arent as customizable as tippmanns but yes they do have body its and such for them

[PB_noob]

thanks man, do you know anything about the pilot (?series?)?

[maunz]

my first marker was an 05 pilot acs. loved it except the acs bolt, its garbage imo. but after i got my dm7 it doesnt feel right lol

[PB_noob]

sorry, i'm unfamiliar with the ACS, is there a website that spyder has that i could do more research on the pilots? nvm, i found the company website. oh, thanks, the ACS was the one i was planning on buying, the provider only had it labeled spyder pilot, anyway, could you elaborate on what was wrong with the bolt?

[maunz]

the cocking knob always flies off, after broken in the bolt is just erratic, doesnt really work to well, and i just dislike it. there are plenty threads about the acs bolt in the kingman section.

[PB_noob]

i'll be sure to check that out. you have been very informative and i thank you for your quick replies.

[maunz]

not a problem, thats what we are here for

[PB_noob]

hey, do you ever have any problems with using compressed air?

[maunz]

no. hpa is better to use, its more consistant and wont freeze your hands lol. but it does get less shots per fill

[PB_noob]

okay well thanks for your help, but i found a tippman a5 for 219 dollars that i think i'm going to go with, mostly because i'm goiing to be playing in the woods behind my house and i don't was to have to deal with electronics. i figure i'll get a spyder in a year or two for speedball... a5 only has semi... but so many possible mods and configurations...

[maunz]

not bad. just stay away from the flatline. and when you upgrade go better than a spyder lol

[PB_noob]

i didn't mean spyder as an upgrade, i meant that the a5 is currently limited to semi, unless i upgrade it it won't be very good in speedball