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Hadyn

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im new to paintball and need an airtank for my marker what price range am i looking at and any suggestions as to what tank?
 
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Sid Sidgwick

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It depends on your requirements to be honest. So I'll pose some questions which may help mate.

Are you looking for the lightest bottle on the market?

Do you require a carbon fibre bottle or a steel bottle?

What size do you require (most people use a 1.1L in the tournament scene)?

Do you want new or second hand?

New prices for a carbon fibre bottle are around the £140 mark. Steel bottles retail for much less, around £40 mark. Second hand carbon fibre bottles in test and with plenty of life left are normally around the £80 mark
 

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New prices for a carbon fibre bottle are around the £140 mark. Steel bottles retail for much less, around £40 mark. Second hand carbon fibre bottles in test and with plenty of life left are normally around the £80 mark[/Q
Not many actual steel bottles around now, the bottles people call "steelies" are actually aluminium.
 

Hadyn

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thanks im looking for 1.1 (68cu)
i guess its time to save up then thanks for the advice.
 

Tom

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thanks im looking for 1.1 (68cu)
i guess its time to save up then thanks for the advice.
If you're new and need to save up to buy a fibre whilst asking about them then really id recommend getting a 3000psi for £30 to £40
It will work on any gun, the majority of sites run 3000psi fill systems anyway, and it gives you quicker playing time by saving you over £100 (new fibres at £150) then use those savings to go play

Once you've been around and seen the other gear around make an informed decision on which fibre to go for
 

Hadyn

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ive seen people using Ninja air tanks but cant find anyone selling them