How long should a hopper last....?

[Ben Frain]

There have been quite a few reports of revi's etc with snapping necks and broken shells of late and I wondered what people would consider to be a resonable life time of a hopper?

I have had an Evo II just under 2 months and the lid has cracked and split. I have used this about 5 times and think I should be within my rights to send it back for a replacement/refund?

However, am I being realistic in expecting this to get replaced?

How long do you think a hopper should work for the amount we pay?

 

[Philip]

It all depends on how rough you are with it, and how you pack it away with your gear.

 

[Dark Warrior]

Had my evo II 4 months and used it at least 12 times and it's perfect.

 

[Ben Frain]

Well, suppose you treat it well, pack it safely and it just breaks through normal use.

For example, in my case I was merely opening the lid to tip a pot of paint in. Wasn't even during a game so not rushing or anything...

 

[Ben Frain]

Originally posted by Dark Warrior
Had my evo II 4 months and used it at least 12 times and it's perfect.

Dark, I am not having a go at the Evo II - just asking how long a user can sensibly expect their hopper to work/not break for...

Regardless of make/model.

 

[Dark Warrior]

check your warranty document, think it's 6 months

 

[Ben Frain]

Good thinking Batman! looks like I'm off up the loft!

Just hope it doesn't mean sending it back to the usa

 

[Dark Warrior]

your retailer is bound by UK law, but might try to get around it by saying that he will sent it back for repair or will have to order parts. Try ringing Brass Eagle/ Viewloader customer services direct you might be surprised at their response, if you have problems

 

[Ben Frain]

Right, on the EVO II it's 90 days. Well I think that's a bit pants to be honest. My Halo is 12 months!

Still - at least I should be in warranty for it...

I think it should be at least 6 months on any hopper...

 

[JustDoneRunThrough]

I've been using my Revy for 3 or 4 years now... I think I got one of the last old ones they made before they switched to BE.