Do I need a reg?

[SecretSquirrel83]

Quick q from a newbie. I've purchased a G7 Fly and now need an air system. I know that I need a low pressure system and have been recommended the blue top Crossfire system as shown here http://www.lpspaintball.biz/acatalog/Systems.html . My question is, as the bottle is listed as having a 450psi output- suitable for the Angel, do I need another regulator, or will the mini-reg in the gun suffice?

I imagine there is a very clear answer to this, so please let me know !

Thanks,
PJ

 

[KitsuneAndy]

Quick q from a newbie. I've purchased a G7 Fly and now need an air system. I know that I need a low pressure system and have been recommended the blue top Crossfire system as shown here http://www.lpspaintball.biz/acatalog/Systems.html . My question is, as the bottle is listed as having a 450psi output- suitable for the Angel, do I need another regulator, or will the mini-reg in the gun suffice?

I imagine there is a very clear answer to this, so please let me know !

Thanks,
PJ

The Crossfire system comes with a Reg. That's what limits the output to 450psi. I ran my G7 on exactly the same setup and it runs like a dream.

 

[SecretSquirrel83]

That's a great answer, many thanks.

Can I ask then when would you use a reg? Only when you're 'stepping down' a high pressure bottle to run at low pressure? Or are some bottles sold without regs?

Thanks,
PJ

 

[KitsuneAndy]

That's a great answer, many thanks.

Can I ask then when would you use a reg? Only when you're 'stepping down' a high pressure bottle to run at low pressure? Or are some bottles sold without regs?

Thanks,
PJ

An air system comprises of 2 parts. The bottle, which will typically have a rating of 3000psi or 4500psi. This refers to the pressure that the air can be output at.

Then there is a regulator which screws into the bottle, this controls the output pressure. If you get a Preset system such as the Crossfire then it'll be either High Pressure (around 850psi) or Low Pressure (around 450psi).

Most of the time you'd buy them as a complete system although it is possible to buy them seperately. I had a Centerflag Dynaflow reg that broke, so I bought a Crossfire LP Preset to replace it and put that on the same tank.

 

[Paontball Mad]

as said it will be perfect i have a G7 fly and im a noob and i still love it also great choice in gat

all you need u probs no this but still:

angel G7 fly (u hav)
halo vlcoity or realoder B (i have a realoder B)
and a crossfire lp bottle (any lp bottle will do its just the crossfire 1 is best bcz of the recharge rate its really boriing to go into it)

hope this helps
Tim

 

[SecretSquirrel83]

Great replies guys, many thanks. I'm looking to get a Vlocity loader too Paontball Mad .

One last question, I've found the 1.5 litre Crossfire tank for £12 less than the 1.1 litre. I would have thought the larger tank would be more expensive due to it's greater capacity but that's not so. Is this because the increased size makes it less desireable?

Is a 1.1 litre the preferred size for speedball games?

Cheerrs,
PJ

 

[Paontball Mad]

all depends back players prefer 1.5l mid anything usally 1.1 and front may get away with 0.8 it all depends where youi play the bottle is just a bit heavier thats all if its that much cheaper buy that providing you dont play front

 

[OUTBREAK UK!]

not even back palyers prefer 1.5 bottles ... they are stupidly big and compeltely pointless! .. haha the most you will need is a 1.1 (becuase lets face it your hardly gonna run out of air in a speedball game) so 1.1 is fine for anybody .. i haev a 1.5 from ages ago and they are jsut way to big

go for the 1.1 ... you know it makes sense

 

[NorthIrish]

a 1.5l also makes your set up longer, ok if ur a big bloke, but can put you at a disadvantage if you're smaller. Getting the gun closer to your body can help you play tighter to your barricade, handy for a front player.

Borrow a 1.5l if you can and screw it onto your gat. Holding it in either hand with the bottle resting on your forearm and your palm facing upward bend your arm so your elbow is at 90 degrees (a right angle), if the bottle prevents you from doing this get a shorter set up. if you have about a finger width of space between your bicep and the end of the bottle then your setup is about right. Drop forwards can be used to shorten a setup, but have fallen out of favour recently as they add height. when you come out from behind a barricade you don't want the top of the hopper to be protruding above the top of your head anymore that necessary, as this gives an increased profile to get shot on.

Hope this helps.