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Nubble

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Jul 25, 2011
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Rotor served me brilliantly, other people using the alternatives at my site seemed to always be plagued with problems! Rotor is like the toyota pickup of the hopper world :D
 
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Kevin Winter

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Prices on SH rotors seem to have nosedived too - I'm seen a couple selling around the £60-70 mark! At that money they are a bargain.
But, as said, the halo/reloader type hoppers are fine too, and can be snapped up for as little as £20. I've got three or four of them in my cupboard, and use one as a spare. The main advantage of the rotor is simply that it is so convenient - easy to strip, ridiculous battery life. BUT - in a game, you wouldn't notice the difference!
 

mid-effect

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Feb 27, 2011
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This is an interesting post to read. Always loved my rotor and personally wouldnt change it, except sponsorship now requires me to have a spire. Whether im still a die hard rotor guy at the end of the season. Time will tell!
 

Bubbles

Back after a long time away
Dec 23, 2005
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At the walk on I went to last weekend most people were using rotors. I didn't hear anyone complaining about them. The second hand market means that you can get one for cheap too.
 

PBWill

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i'm using a Halo Too at the minute, nifty little things and i cant say its tripped up yet! Perfect nooby loader, espically if you dont want to cash out on a high end loader, but dont get me wrong high end loaders are SICK
 

Magic Rat

Swansea Draguns
Nov 21, 2012
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Spire 260 for me had 3 Rotors (sons still got one) spire is easier to load via larger feed.
Holds more paint than Rotor ( unless you put a high top on which looks fugly) will take a fresh locklid load before entering a fire fight,I always seemed to spill paint or throw some away with a Rotor.
Snap lid seems more secure than Rotor,not had it pop open on things and its easier to see inside.
Less spinning noise when nearly empty.
I've lined mine with thin sticky backed neoprene to prevent noise whilst running ,holds about 3 less balls.
Two cases yesterday in the woods no issues.
 
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steve Harrison

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Dec 2, 2013
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Spire 260 for me had 3 Rotors (sons still got one) spire is easier to load via larger feed.
Holds more paint than Rotor ( unless you put a high top on which looks fugly) will take a fresh locklid load before entering a fire fight,I always seemed to spill paint or throw some away with a Rotor.
Snap lid seems more secure than Rotor,not had it pop open on things and its easier to see inside.
Less spinning noise when nearly empty.
I've lined mine with thin sticky backed neoprene to prevent noise whilst running ,holds about 3 less balls.
Two cases yesterday in the woods no issues.
Spire 260 for me had 3 Rotors (sons still got one) spire is easier to load via larger feed.
Holds more paint than Rotor ( unless you put a high top on which looks fugly) will take a fresh locklid load before entering a fire fight,I always seemed to spill paint or throw some away with a Rotor.
Snap lid seems more secure than Rotor,not had it pop open on things and its easier to see inside.
Less spinning noise when nearly empty.
I've lined mine with thin sticky backed neoprene to prevent noise whilst running ,holds about 3 less balls.
Two cases yesterday in the woods no issues.
Hi this Is a Message for Magic Rat, I live in Carmarthen and am new to paintballing I am trying to get 5 paintball Cylinders filled for a match this weekend can you help me??? I am sorry if I am not using the forum correctly !!!
 

Magic Rat

Swansea Draguns
Nov 21, 2012
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I assume you are after HPA ,nearest fill station for air is Days Diving in Swansea (south)or Cenarth paintball (north).
Where are you playing can they help with fills?
I have a 300 bar tank in the van at the moment ,it was used last weekend so will only top up to 3000 PSI if that's any help? I was going to call in Days later this week and fill it up,ready for next weekend.
If you need further info PM me,saves cluttering thread up.
 
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