Posted by: Jasleth on March 13, 2003 at 19:45:28

er wasnt it also related to the type of marker as well though? there was a big write up comparing open vs closed bolt systems that emphasized that there were indeed some differences in baseline performance between the two. cant remember where I saw it, but I recall reading it briefly. also based upon personal experience I would hazard that design, construction, and method do play a role in how reliable, how effective(based on speed vs consistency), and how maintanable a marker is. It takes time and effort to learn how to properly maintain and time a cocker. However, once a player learns these skills, a properly tuned cocker is a fine instrument on the field. The basic construction is solid, the parts are smooth, and overall its very reliable IF well maintained. a Tipman A5 is a good solid entry to mid level marker. The take down on the tipmans is a bit of a bear (the pin system is not very intuitive and you have to play balance when you put it back together again) and the part fit is not as smooth (though it has a larger tolerance). The design of the feed mechanism (that spin the ball thingy) and the base barrel design is more for looks then ease of cleaning or functionality. Overall its a great play day marker that can take a beatin and keep performing at its middle of the road level. There are upgrades for the A5 but they are not as common and can be a bear to put in (ala flatline anyone?) To each his own, some players can make a Tipman A5 sing and dance to their tune, others prefer Cockers, Angels, Matrix, Excalibur, etc all. But I would hazard to say that there are indeed subtle and obvious differences in markers that are inherent in the hardware and not the user. its all related. it all goes together in the end =P Jasleth

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