got a question about barrales for tippman A5 owners

[bigshow23]

i have a dye boomstick for my tippmann A5 and i like it but im trien to add a good sniper barrel to my collection and im thinking of getting a flatline for it, i have heard things from people saying that they it makes there balls chop more and i have heard that you have to crank your velicity way down to where it seems like the person can just dogge the paintball, i want to know if yall think i should invest in one or add a different barrel, i play a mix varition of speedball, rec, and senerio games.

[sniper222]

I got the flatline it is great, but I think it depends on the player. Are you playing in large spaces or small? If you have a boomstick mabye you should stick with that.

[Greedy]

I don't think you want to ask this question, it gets debated too much and we have alot of threads about this already out there.

Do a search in this Forum and/or the "Barrels and Paint" forum and Type in "Flatline" I bet you'll find more than you were looking for.

You could also check the reviews on the Flatline Barrel, after all that's what they're there for.

[spor]

well i'd stay w/ the boom stikk seeing as most people who have a flatline for a long time don't really like it, but do what every fits oyu, try it out and see

[98 TIPPMANN]

YO!

if i had the money to get a flatline system i would get it plus its great for senario games







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[HeaDTraumA]

No no no.

I bought the hype and ran out and bought the Flatline before testing it. I recommend not buying it. My paintballs were all over the place. Recently I went out and bought the Freak Kit and my groupings increased dramatically. I know it is expensive, but it is well worth it. I love my A-5.

[chrisishott3]

i also have a boomstick and i have a flatline. The flatline is great if you install it correctly. And the stuff you are hearing about being able to dodge paintballs is just because the flatline shoots further so the farther the ball travels the slower the ball will get obviously. Right now i am using a lapco big shot 7.5 it is my favorite barrel for the a-5 i would go with that.

[DaSpEcSter]

I've seen about 3 different flatlines in action..
I've tinkered with 1 of them..and in my opinion it's a cool effect and it's awesome if u get lucky. but I'd just stick with the boomstick.

OK the first guy that got the flatline we messed with it and tuned it in and he was getting about a 3X3 foot pattern from 150 feet. He was using co2 with no expansion chamber or a/s no reg nothin.. After he got it he shot about 2x the paint so that he could cover the area. but we couldn't reach him..
well some couldn't reach him..I and others decided to covertly end his fun(flank'm).

My other friend got his and it shot awful....I think it was the paint for the most part i think he was using a bad batch of bigball..also his brother has one and swears by it.
Mostly because he got lucky a couple times and hit peoples hands from 120 feet away.

MY OTHer friend got his and there was some deformity and he shot at a barn about 40 feet away and the ball did some kinda funky cork screw and hit a neighbors house about 200 feet away...(Talk about not hitting the broad side of a barn!)

These were all with 98c's....

About the dodging....
I've been on the recieving end of a flatline many a time and it's not any easier to dodge the paint then it is with a regular barrel...you still have to move really fast.(with the exception of 150 feet @ 280fps = 0.53571428571428571428571428571429 seconds and 60 feet @ 280fps = 0.21428571428571428571428571428571 seconds) I didn't figure out the deceleration...I'm not in physics yet :confused:

My final thoughts....
In my opinion I think you should spend the money on paint and play more rather than get a $120 barrel that really isn't for your playing style(speedball rec scenario(I play the same thing pretty much))....
The boomstick is supposedly pretty awesome(never encountered one) so I'd stick with that....if you really want to spend money get a reg or something that will make your shots more consistent.

My setup that I'm currently pretty happy with is...
98c Smart Parts TearDrop/Empire Twister barrels, Anti-siphoned 20z, rico ak loader, pen spring mod, and a few other misc things...

Wow...it's amazing how much you can write when you're ticked off at your parents... :pissed:

PEACE!

[Greedy]

I hate when people bash flatlines. Especially when were talking about an A-5 flatline and you're talking about a 98C flatline. The A-5 Flatline doesn't have to be align, the 98C does.

There are too many factors that could cause a gun to be inaccurate with a flatline barrel other than the barrel like:

-Air Consistancy
-Type of Paint
-Alignment
-Dirty Barrel
-Wind

To say the gun was shooting bad because of the barrel is bull, get your facts straight before you go on putting down a barrel system that works great for people who know how to use it.

I apologize bigshow23 but I just had to set the record staight. I'm not trying to start another flatline debate.

[Pea Shooter]

Originally posted by Greedy
I hate when people bash flatlines. Especially when were talking about an A-5 flatline and you're talking about a 98C flatline. The A-5 Flatline doesn't have to be align, the 98C does.

There are too many factors that could cause a gun to be inaccurate with a flatline barrel other than the barrel like:

-Air Consistancy
-Type of Paint
-Alignment
-Dirty Barrel
-Wind

To say the gun was shooting bad because of the barrel is bull, get your facts straight before you go on putting down a barrel system that works great for people who know how to use it.

I apologize bigshow23 but I just had to set the record staight. I'm not trying to start another flatline debate.

I'm gonna have to agree with Greedy on this one. It's pretty annoying when people bash a good barrel that they've probably never used, or just heard bad things about. The Flatline system is good, and it works very well depending on what you are trying to do with it. If it wasn't good, it wouldn't cost $115. But seriously, it's all about preference. Since you're looking for a sniper barrel, the Flatline would probably be a good choice, since it shoots far, but that doesn't mean there aren't other good barrels out there.

[DaSpEcSter]

I hate when people bash flatlines. Especially when were talking about an A-5 flatline and you're talking about a 98C flatline. The A-5 Flatline doesn't have to be align, the 98C does

Ok here come the afterburners....
I clearly stated that I was dealing with a 98c not the A5...
I just told bigshow what my experiences were and those of some of my friends..
I also pointed out what the cause of some of their problems might be. (bad paint, air inconsistencies, alignment, Factory Defect(which is coverd by tippmann))....
And most importantly I said that it was my opinion to spend the $120 on paint instead of the barrel..

However if you're using HPA($120 for tank), a good reg($50-$80)(getting about +/- 3fps), and shooting marbs($65-$80 a case) then you'd probably get something close to a 1x1 foot pattern at 120-150 feet.(according to what people have said on here).
which is really really really good...
However I and most other people don't have that kinda $$$ to spend...

To say the gun was shooting bad because of the barrel is bull, get your facts straight before you go on putting down a barrel system that works great for people who know how to use it.

So instead of bashing my opinion why don't you set the guy "strait"...


And I'm sorry if this seems harsh..I've had a rough day...
So if you're offended greedy feel free to contact me on aol...
AOL = DaSpEcSter

p.s. I agree with pea shooter for the most part...
if you really want to snipe people that would be the barrel..
like i said before my friend got lucky a few times and made some amazing shots it's all about probability though..

[DUKESTER]

Stick with the boomstick. I have a 12" on mine, its awsome. Im shooting Cronic right now and I can tell you Im usually the last on the field. spend your money on a e-grip and palmer stabalizer , I just did and cant wait to get back on the field to try it out. Cant wait.

[Lokichi]

Originally posted by DUKESTER
Stick with the boomstick. I have a 12" on mine, its awsome. Im shooting Cronic right now and I can tell you Im usually the last on the field. spend your money on a e-grip and palmer stabalizer , I just did and cant wait to get back on the field to try it out. Cant wait.

I second that motion.........:P

[PaintbalplayaA5]

buy a flatline and if your playing close games like speedball or small field games use the boomstick(which i havE) and if your playing woods use the flatline(which i use to have) both barrels are good in there own ways!!

[dtfastj]

I also hate when people bash the flatline. Mine works just fine. Try one before you buy it tho. My flatline for some reason manages just fine with Field paint. I need to try some more expense paint to see if my already tight shot group can get tighter. Use the boomstick for speed ball and get the flatline for woods play. I enjoy both my Flatline and my smartparts barrel. Just be sure to have good paint that fits loose in the flatline. Small to medium bore.

[Mongoose87]

i too would go with the flatline. just take the time to INSTALL IT CORRECTLY and youll love it

[bigshow23]

hey thanks, i know i should have put it in the barrel threads but i want some people who shoot A5's and i needed the clear up, ive been playin 6 years and the A5 is new for me ive been with 98's and syders . and wanted to know bout the flatline on the A5, i love the boomstick, and i also picked up a dye ultrighlight, but i went and triend my friends A5 with a flatline and i think im going to stick with my dyes, thanks fellas it helped alot

[smplbz]

Originally posted by Pea Shooter

I'm The Flatline system is good, and it works very well depending on what you are trying to do with it. If it wasn't good, it wouldn't cost $115.

Im not saying the flatline barrel isnt good, but what i am saying just because it cost 115 doesnt mean it is good. Tippman can charge 115 for it because no one else has the rights to make it. So with no Compatetion they can charge whatever they want.

The flatline is a good barrel if you know how to use and take care of it, the only flaw i see in it is the inaccurecy at far ranges but what barrel isnt. But then again most barrels arent made to shoot farther than others.

[Greedy]

Originally posted by DaSpEcSter
I clearly stated that I was dealing with a 98c not the A5...
I just told bigshow what my experiences were and those of some of my friends..


I was addressing the basis of you post. I don't see why it would be necessary to state out a 98C flatline when the person who started the thread has an A-5 and is asking about an A-5.

Sure they're both flatlines, but improvments have been made.

Nothing more. This is pretty much covered enough as it is.

[Dogooder]

I played last week against a guy with a flatline, all he did was sit in the back and shoot people from far away, he hit me and my teammates several times, but the balls never broke:laugh: We got to the point of standing out in the open and letting him shoot us, and the balls would still not break. He finally went home pissed off. If the major attraction with this barrel is the distance, but with distance you cannot get anybody out then what is the point of getting the barrel?? looks I guess, so if your willing to spend over a hundred dollars on looks go for it.:rolleyes: Now I also have an A-5 and have a Cp1 piece that I am very happy with I vote for the Cp1 piece, Just my 2 cents.

[Dogooder]

OH and I forgot to post the kind of paint he was useing, EVIL. Great paint, but if it is not going fast enough it is not going to break.