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YamYamDan

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I'm looking to break away from rentals and the two markers in mind is either the Invert mini or the eclipse Etha. I'm fairly new so any reviews would be welcome,cheers.
 

alexd

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I'd recommend the Etha, but I'm biased to Planet Eclipse given the quality of their markers and aftermarket support & servicing

Are you planning on doing walk-ons or tournie ball? If walk on a great addition is the EMC kit as it allow you to create a milsim look
 

YamYamDan

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Alright Alexd thanks for the post,The main usage of the gun will be walk on days with the possibility of tournaments in the future. I do like the etha, I know a couple of lads who have one and they are well impressed with it. The Invert mini was just another option to consider but I don't know a lot about that marker.
 

alexd

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The Etha is a lot of marker for the money.... plus if your mates have it, then you end up collectively understanding how to troubleshoot issues which is helpful. Can share spares etc

It is a perfect marker for walk ons, and will even take you into tournie. I'm sure that if you do get the bug you will be tempted to upgrade, but shoot decent paint and you will be able to hold your own against high end markers
 

phil-boy

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Like most things in life, guns and goggles in paintball is down to your own choice. Just because a friend has a certain gun does not mean you have to have it. Go to a walk on or a tourney event and ask to have a go on a couple of guns. With your choice you have listed, you may prefer the mini over the etha, or vice versa or you may hate both of them.

Unless you wish to become a gun whore and change your guns like your pants then have a think before you commit as a bad decision now may mean a big kick in the wallet in a couple of months time.
 

YamYamDan

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What ever marker I get I want it to last as long as possible. What other markers could I look at? £300 is the very top end of my budget.
 

juantrox

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I'd get the Etha. As @phil-boy said, go to a field and ask friends or people to let you try them first so you can get the feel.