Any downside to using a remote line?

[Pingu]

Put a drop forward on for the tank if you aren't going to use a remote line. Balances out the weight on the A5

 

[Tom]

With a 4500psi fibre cylinder on the gun acting as your stock the round base lets you roll the gun in your shoulder

A 3000psi aluminium/steel cylinder has a flat base, you can still do the moves but its less natural to roll



However there is much more for personal preference. Rather then being about weight balance and a natural feel do more for an individual

You can switch hands with a remote line - not as fast as you could with a speedball marker that can be flicked back and forth, but a speedball field differs from a woodsball field. In speedball you are on a restricted but open area - you expect everyone to know where you are and can be quickly covering both sides of a bunker. In woodsball the field is normally bigger and views are obstructed, you can still be caught defending a bunker

Swapping arms is easily done with a remote line long enough to reach accross your chest. This then means you have more cable hanging from your body. It could get caught in bushes, but with spacial awareness is no more of an issue then your pod belt, gun etc getting caught in a bush

 

[stv363]

Thanks for all of the tips guys, some really useful advice. I think im gunna go for the remote line and see how it goes. Seems like a personal thing so I'll see how it suits me.

 

[Tom]

Next point on a remote line - which one

The majority are coiled, but straight ones and even metal braided are sometime available
You can get them without an on/off but these are frustrating - you cannot disconnect from the gun without someone switching off your cylinder behind your back
A braided hose with no slide check is currently available cheaply from demon
http://www.demonpaintball.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=612


If you are used to an on/off its so easy to forget and disconnect resulting in air spraying out

Classic on/offs are a slide check valve at the end of the remote line. Close the valve and then you can disconnect from the gun
http://www.demonpaintball.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=609
http://www.demonpaintball.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=611


A newer type has an on/off that self seals. It has a longer plug which you want to take care of, and is disconnected by pressing a button
http://www.demonpaintball.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=679
http://www.demonpaintball.co.uk/index.php?_a=product&product_id=608

 

[Magic Rat]

Which is best Ninja or gorilla ?
I need one with a quick disconnect .
Anyone know what the angled connectors are that you see in photos of American DAM's

 

[Tom]

I couldn't pick between guerrilla and ninja. I use equipment from both and have been happy with all of it

For the angled connector I assume you are referring to one of these
http://palmer-pursuit.com/cart/18-npt-45°-elbow-p-8.html?zenid=i097lmtsdlq6j56lvevja301f5
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/MettleAir/45-Degree-Street-Elbow-/_i.html?_fsub=1774422016

What you would do with that is unscrew the nipple from the ASA, fit the 45 degree adaptor and screw back the nipple. (Using PTFE tape to seal each connection). This won't swivel so you want to position it correctly when screwing in place

The concern with the newer style pointy nipple, especially if angled out at 45 degrees is it could be further exposed to damage if it is poking out. Look after it and avoid dropping on concrete and it will be fine
Classic nipples can be protected with a nipple cover which is widely available, the pointy style could have a classic nipple cover but its not designed to fit

 

[Magic Rat]

Thanks Tom think ill go for Gorilla from magfed ,not sure about the angle adapter .
Think you are right it may put the nipple in the way of damage.
I had a gorilla before it was fine and sold it with BT Delta. Dohhhh !