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Do Angels short in the rain?

Albino

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My brother and I are arguing about whether or not you can use Angels in the rain. He says that someone told him they short out, and he thinks that that's logical, since they're electronic. I say that it would be dumb of WDP to make a gun that can't be used in the rain. Neither one of us has any hard evidence. Who's right?

Albino
 

pathfinder

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I use my Angel in the rain all the time never had a problem,

living in Wales if you couldn't use one in the rain I'd hardly ever use it.

Anyway I like my hair curly.
 

Tony

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Aah memories....

Many many moons ago, my team were playing in an event. Can't remember exactly which it was, the words Northern and Bully spring to mind...... anyway, I digress...... We were watching a game on a field which had a small stream flowing through it. During the course of the game, I watched a player try and leap over the stream, he went arse over tit, and fell headfirst into the water. Or should I say, Brand new v6 Angel first (I did say it was a while ago!). Anyway, the player came out a little shocked, and after sitting down fotr a minute, stood up and emptied the water out of his barrel. He then proceeded to fire a few clearing shots out of his previousy totally immersed in water Angel!!!

To say I was shocked is something of an understatement!! I don't know how it still worked, but it stil did!!
 

rob_evanson

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Basically most, if not all electro's PCB's (Printed Circuit Boards) are coated in a water resistant grease/wax. It is only meant to hold up against moisture and a little rain. Plus if your markers fully gassed up, the pressure stops the water going where it shouldn't!