O.k whats the big deal about air power vectors?

scooter · 09-09-2007, 10:53 AM

Really, whats the deal, I never heard anything good when they first came out. Terrible velocity consistency. Maybe that got worked out. I know they are very sought after, but you know, so are Edsels now. So If i get one will it be a worker or wallhanger?

Schmitti · 09-09-2007, 11:00 AM

Throw a regulator on it and use it!!!!

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netsurferdude2 · 09-09-2007, 12:15 PM

My old man used to tell me "If you are going to open a can of worms, make sure you are ready to go fishing"

Actually he never said that but it seems to fit. MCB is vector heaven. No where else in the world will there be more people interested in the gun that is the Vector

Get a Vector, slap a loudener and reg on it and blast away. You will lose your hearing exponentially and make your opponents **** themselves in the process.

z1p101 · 09-09-2007, 12:18 PM

I keep asking myself that question about the vector and the VM 68. 15 years ago paintball shops were using them as door stops because they could not even give them away. Now everybody wants one or has one and can't stop talking about how great they are.

Walker · 09-09-2007, 01:53 PM

I got my first one in 2001, and have had one (or another) since then.

They shoot well, have a reasonable rate of fire, are loud, and obnoxious. I've never had one go down on the field, and they will shoot with HPA, straight Co2, antisiphoned Co2, or siphoned Co2. They will work in all temperatures common to the Pacific Northwest, and don't care if it's wet, or dry out.

What more can you ask for???

Walker

Walking_Target · 09-09-2007, 02:26 PM

I'm going to sum it up

1) Loud as Hell
2) Built like a tank
3) Looks cool
4) Loud as Hell

Really, they are inefficient, loud and somewhat heavy; but for all those small 'flaws', they are one of the most lovable markers out there; and there's nothing like just shooting into a doorway and having people surrender because of the noise.

HP_Lovecraft · 09-09-2007, 08:04 PM

Nothing special.

Just an elaborate scam by MCB members to artificially drive up the value on the vectors they already have.

No wait... thats Montneel. Vectors are friggen awesome!

Honestly, to many they represent a time when paintball guns were made by players, for players, to be the absolute best gun. Same for AGD, and Palmers.
Today, guns are designed simple to make money. So called "upgrades" and "custom options" are usually just gaudy color schemes and machine work.

Paintguns today are throwaway. A very different atmosphere to the market of the early 90s

nick

CrazyBoy78 · 09-09-2007, 08:27 PM

Don't get us started about the trigger pull either. Mine only worked for a short time but, man was it easy to rip a string on that mouse-click mech trigger.

And they're nice and loud. I don't think I'll get another Vec but I think I'd be down with a H8TR once Mr. Wirth gets them rollin' off the assembly line.

Surestick · 09-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Does anybody have an animation of how they work or cutaway diagram?
I searched but couldn't find anything online.

WSCopic · 09-09-2007, 09:58 PM

I think MCB TV has the whole video for the Vector. Pretty sure they show some stuff there. I know I have seen one of those animated cad diagrams around, but I don't have it. It is a pretty simple concept, really.

Oh, and I love the dern things too. They just feel "right" in the hand. They are also pretty complex and the work that went into them was very impressive at the time. Just taking the little trigger mechanism cover off reveals about 15 moving teeny parts.

Looks like a fine time piece.

09-09-2007, 10:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
scooter Rec Poster Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada	O.k whats the big deal about air power vectors? Really, whats the deal, I never heard anything good when they first came out. Terrible velocity consistency. Maybe that got worked out. I know they are very sought after, but you know, so are Edsels now. So If i get one will it be a worker or wallhanger?

09-09-2007, 11:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Schmitti Red=Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Schen. NY	Throw a regulator on it and use it!!!! E __________________ Gone fishing

09-09-2007, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
z1p101 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2007	lol I keep asking myself that question about the vector and the VM 68. 15 years ago paintball shops were using them as door stops because they could not even give them away. Now everybody wants one or has one and can't stop talking about how great they are. __________________ Not a gun whore

09-09-2007, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Walker MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA	I got my first one in 2001, and have had one (or another) since then. They shoot well, have a reasonable rate of fire, are loud, and obnoxious. I've never had one go down on the field, and they will shoot with HPA, straight Co2, antisiphoned Co2, or siphoned Co2. They will work in all temperatures common to the Pacific Northwest, and don't care if it's wet, or dry out. What more can you ask for??? Walker __________________ Member of the Old Farts Paintball Players Association (OFPPA) "Where You Wrap Up the Day, With Beer and Bengay!" Nelson Owner's Group

09-09-2007, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
HP_Lovecraft MCB Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Maine	Nothing special. Just an elaborate scam by MCB members to artificially drive up the value on the vectors they already have. No wait... thats Montneel. Vectors are friggen awesome! Honestly, to many they represent a time when paintball guns were made by players, for players, to be the absolute best gun. Same for AGD, and Palmers. Today, guns are designed simple to make money. So called "upgrades" and "custom options" are usually just gaudy color schemes and machine work. Paintguns today are throwaway. A very different atmosphere to the market of the early 90s nick __________________ www.montneel.com My Myspace nonsense "the evidence strongly suggests that neither Billy nor Adam (Smart Parts) could have invented the electronic paintgun" -Garr M. King, U.S. Judge

09-09-2007, 08:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
CrazyBoy78 Shake it! B4 u bake it! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mississauga, ON	Don't get us started about the trigger pull either. Mine only worked for a short time but, man was it easy to rip a string on that mouse-click mech trigger. And they're nice and loud. I don't think I'll get another Vec but I think I'd be down with a H8TR once Mr. Wirth gets them rollin' off the assembly line. __________________ Later........ Andry : ) [Party of A-5: Remember the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi? Now Imagine that with beavers.] Proud member of The Peacekeepers, UMSG JTF7, Rogue Cell #12 and CCABB My Feedback Stuff for Sale

09-09-2007, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
Surestick Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada	Does anybody have an animation of how they work or cutaway diagram? I searched but couldn't find anything online. __________________ Current markers: Automag powerfeed left. PGP w/some Palmer's love WDP Angel Speed 03 (bought for $100 & in need of some love (read: money I don't have) thrown it's way ) Sheridan Piranha LB PMI-III Spyder Victor-II "Now is no time to be making new enemies" - Voltaire (When asked on his deathbed by a priest to renounce the devil and turn to God.)

09-09-2007, 09:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
WSCopic MCB Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Des Moines, IA	I think MCB TV has the whole video for the Vector. Pretty sure they show some stuff there. I know I have seen one of those animated cad diagrams around, but I don't have it. It is a pretty simple concept, really. Oh, and I love the dern things too. They just feel "right" in the hand. They are also pretty complex and the work that went into them was very impressive at the time. Just taking the little trigger mechanism cover off reveals about 15 moving teeny parts. Looks like a fine time piece. __________________ I have become one of the "Old Paintball Guys" at my field. Not sure if I am sad or proud.

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