PSP is considering lowering ROF to 13.33 bps.
If this goes through, it will have far-reaching consequences even outside of the league. PSP is far from a regulating force in paintball, but their 15bps cap has become the virtual ROF standard for most electronic paintguns in recent years.
I'm glad a step is being taken backward. I'll take any small acknowledgment that lower ROF is better.
PSP Rate of Fire Change - PbNation Quote:
I said that I would announce what we are doing here this week. I thought that I would have a final answer. I don't.
There will be a reduction in legal fire rates beginning in 2008.
If you do not have a board that is able to adjust below 15bps, you will need to get access to another board, or have your board reprogrammed to allow you to operate your gun at a lower rate.
PSP has made a decision as to what we think is best. We are withholding a final decision while waiting for additional discussion with industry and outside industry groups who weigh heavily on this decision.
The moment that I have a final number, I will post it here.
I would recommend that people start to do what is necessary for their guns to operate at around 13.33 bps. I would also recommend that teams start to practice at this rate.
That's what I have to say for now. I may have a definitive or specific answer as early as the first week of January. As soon as a specific number is decided, there will be a press release as well as a post on PbNation reflecting this decision.
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