Seit neuestem sind Smart Parts Bronzesponsor der NPPL Super 7 Series, zumindest meldet dies 68caliber.com, ein offizielles Statement der NPPL oder von Smart Parts gibt es noch nicht. Smart Parts haben sich lange Zeit vollends auf die NXL und PSP konzentriert.
4. Juni 2005
DMA 2005 Bildergalerien
An diesem Wochenende findet in Amsterdam das zweite Millennium Series Event der Saison 2005 statt. Leider gibt es kein offizielles Scoreboard für die Dutch Masters Amsterdam und nur einige spärliche Ergebnisse. Für den ersten Vorrundentag gibt es bereits zwei Bildergalerien. Für die eine Bildergalerie braucht man allerdings ein wenig Geduld, da der Server nicht der schnellste ist.
3. Juni 2005
PBNation XSV Teamforum
Die Liste der Proteams die ein eigenes Forum bei PBNation.com haben wird immer größer, nachdem sich vor kurzem Detroit Strange dazugesellt hat, folgt nun auch noch XSV. Derzeit sind sieben Spieler des US Proteams bei PBNation angemeldet (Shane Harrison, Jon Richardson, Jessie Lapid, Rich Telford, Thomas Taylor, Micah McGlocklin, Ron Phipps).
WDP Patent für eine Paintballmaske
WDP haben sich eine Paintballmaske patentieren lassen. Laut dem Patent soll die Maske einen Lüfter haben, welcher sich vor dem Mund oder der Nase des Trägers befindet. Wie das Belüftungssystem genau funktionieren soll, kann man dem Patent entnehmen, hier dazu die passenden Zitate:
Der Ventilator wird angetrieben von einem „drive system includes a controller arranged to switch the fan repeatedly between an on state and an off state so as to control the amount of air directed across the lens, and to control the timing of the switching so that each time the fan is switched to the on state it remains in that state for at least a predetermined time to allow for airflow across the lens to reach a steady state…
The drive system includes a sensing means arranged to sense fogging of the lens, and the controller is arranged to control operation of the fan in response to a signal…“
Das komplette Patent kann man sich unter dieser Adresse anschauen.
2. Juni 2005
Planet Eclipse Antwort auf WDPs Pressemitteilung
Planet Eclipse antworten auf die Pressemitteilung von WDP betreffend Ramping in der Millennium Series. Auch der zweite große und bekannte Hersteller aus dem Vereinigten Königreich ist mit der Verwendung von Ramping generell unzufrieden, auch hier geht es um die Sicherheit der Spieler.Hier die Pressemitteilung von Planet Eclipse:
Planet Eclipse have been speaking to WDP over the last week with reference to the problems that seem to be emanating from the ‘Grey’ area surrounding the Millenniums firing mode rule and it’s clarification. Planet Eclipse’s stance on this matter is that until the rule has been clarified in writing then anyone using an Eclipse Marker which has the ramp modes should refrain from using them at Millennium events.The safety and liability implications of these modes are very serious and should be treated as such.If your Eclipse marker has ramping capability then you also have a true semi auto mode that is capped at 15 BPS. This mode is called CFOA or Semi 2. We advice that anyone playing at Millennium events should use this mode as it is the ONLY mode on the Eclipse Markers that falls within the guidelines set out in the Millennium rules. Even standard Semi mode can exceed 15 BPS and would disqualify your from the event.I urge the captains to bring this problem to the attention of the Millennium board and to speak up at the captains meeting to see if this problem can be addressed and hopefully resolved.If anyone is unsure of what mode to use please seek clarifications from the Millennium organisations then visit the Planet Eclipse tech booth and we will make sure your Eclipse markers is set to the tournament legal setting.
Redz Cam-Lock & On/Off-ASA
Lange Zeit haben Redz Comfort Gear nur Soft Parts wie Battlepacks, Jersies, Pants, Handschuhe und vieles mehr produziert, mit den Redz Pepperstickz ist man dann in den Hard Parts Markt eingestiegen. Redz führen nun mit den Cam-Lock und einem On-/Off ASA zwei weitere Hard Parts Produkte ein. Dazu die jeweiligen offiziellen Beschreibungen von Redz:
REDZ CAM-LOCK clamping feednecks, which fit most of today's markers, and twist-knob style REDZ ON/OFF ASA (air system adapter) kits that feature an adjustable RAIL.
The REDZ CAM-LOCK clamping feednecks feature a lever-style assembly that closes on a specially textured neck, which grips onto any sided hopper and doesn't let go. This is further enhanced by a tools-free twist-screw which adjusts the tightness of the grip. All of the REDZ CAM-LOCKs are reinforced in the right areas for strength and durability, but milled down to the bare essentials to make them one of the strongest yet lightest parts out there. THE REDZ CAM-LOCK feednecks are available for $39.95.
The REDZ ON/OFF ASA with RAIL is a standard twist-knob adapter that allows users to screw in their air tanks connect a macroline to their marker, and control the airflow to their marker from their tank. Both the ASA and the RAIL are milled to perfection for a styled look. As with the CAM-LOCKs, the ON/OFF is lightweight and evenly balanced make for a tighter profile and better marker control. Two ports are milled into either side of the ON/OFF for either a left or right macro line fitting – a port plug is included to close off the side that isn't being used. The adjustable RAIL attaches the REDZ ON/OFF to just about any marker with a range of adjustability that make it ideal for players who like their marker tucked in tightly, or run with it extended. The REDZ ON/OFF ASA with RAIL are available for $34.95.
