Works well in cold weather
Bright blue color shows up well
Weaknesses:
Only comes in one color
Expensive
Review:
Played with these paintballs today. Very good performance in cold weather. The temperature started at 27 degress F, and did not go above 32 degrees. I shot 1000 round with zero breakage. Other guys were breaking paint left & right because of the cold weather. I think my anti-syphon and expansion also helped with the cold weather.
As far as I can tell, cold weather balls are made from the same material as standard paintballs - only the shell is thicker since paintballs become more brittle in the cold. On the box it says "should be stored between 50 to 86 degrees F (10 to 30 degress C)". Therefore, you want to take the same precautions as you would with normal paintball. When you are playing, keep unused paint in a warm car or cooler.
I was worried at first when I saw the paint was blue. I didn't think it would show up, but it was very bright. I put two paintballs in the freezer the night before playing to see if they would freeze. They did not freeze, though one dimpled. Case of 2000 costed $59 from local paintball store.
***edit 1/25/04**** Used this paint again in 22 to 28 degree F weather. Excellent results. Shot straight zero ball breaks. Worked well in Tippmann's and Autococker
I am not sure how other winter paintballs perform, but the Draxxus Artic Inferno rock!
Conclusion:
This is a great cold weather ball for temperatures at 32 degrees F. More expensive, but worth it when below 32 degrees F. I plan on using these paintballs for rest of the winter season.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Sunday, January 25th, 2004 at 6:34 pm PST
quote:Originally posted by UrbanRanger04 your so stupid you dont put paintballs in a cooler or freezer they will harden you idiot
Dear Mr. UrbanRanger04,
Thanks for the constructive comment.
Ever wonder how a Thermos keeps hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold? Well, if you figure that one out, it is the same reason you put paintballs in a cooler during the winter when you go outside to play paintball.
Putting Blaze Artic Inferno paintballs in a freezer doesn't cause them to harden. How do I know? I put two paintballs in the freezer for the night. However, this does destroy the quality of the paint.
Last edited on Sunday, January 25th, 2004 at 6:49 pm PST
quote:Originally posted by UrbanRanger04 your so stupid you dont put paintballs in a cooler or freezer they will harden you idiot
quote:Originally posted by Urban-Coyote You put a pb in the freezer and it didnt freeze? thats bs
Wow, YOU guys are the idiots. Paintballs don't freeze in the freezer. They have tested it, and they don't freeze; it just makes the shell more brittle. Thats why winter paints have thicker shells- because regular paint shells are are too thin. If you don't believe me, there is a video on youtube testing this "theory." Do some research before you try to make yourself sound smart and cool. Noobs.
Last edited on Saturday, December 2nd, 2006 at 4:30 pm PST
