Comments on: Tippmann 98 Custom Platinum Basic Series 3Skull Paintball Gun Marker MEGA Set

By: James Wishman

James Wishman — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:58:02 +0000

Solid Starter Package This package is a good setup for newbies. I went paintballing once and was instantly hooked, so I wanted a complete setup on the cheap through Amazon. I purchased the set about 2 months ago and have played 4 half-days with it so far (about 16 hours play-time). The A.C.T. feature of the marker is great- I haven’t had one ball chop yet and I’ve pushed through prolly 3,000 balls (about 750 per outing, to be conservative).The marker is medium-weight, medium-loudness, but actually quieter than the Tippmann 98 rental I used before. The barrel screws on easily and tightens firmly. It is reasonably accurate. The hopper is standard but detaches from the marker in a neat way, making disassembly of the marker fairly straightforward and quick.The CO2 tank is large but not too heavy- it lets you play all day without worrying about needing a refill. The CO2 actually heats up as you play, and as the tank decompresses your paintballs will continually be shot faster and…

By: A. Schad

A. Schad — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 08:34:53 +0000

The Perfect Package for Newcomers I’ve been out of the sport for a while, after I decided to get back into it, I wanted to start fresh so I bought this package. My old spyder had bad seals, rust, mask was scratched up beyond repair so it was time for some new equipment.Tippmann 98 custom markerPros: One of the most reliable markers on the market. These things take water, dust, mud, paint, and abuse like it’s no big thing. When properly maintained they can last for a decade. They are easy to clean, lube, and upgrade.Cons: replacement parts/upgrades are way overpriced.MaskPros: The mask they send you is actually a JT mask and better than the one pictured. Comes with Anti-fog film on the inside lens.Cons: Lens scratches easily.Pod beltPros: Holds 1 C02 or air tank and 6 140 paintball capacity tubes which are durable and easy to pop open.Cons: Belt sags when fully loaded. Also the belt doesn’t quite fit right if you are really skinny like me…