Top ten reasons to buy a DYE

[old68]

1st - Performance
2nd- Performance
3rd- Performance
4th thru 10th posted below.

[Moose]

same goes for sp, otp, lapco, cp, and jj. Dye is not superior...not trying to flame or cause a conflict, but you seem to be overly biassed. SW doesnt seem to like it and neither do I.

[old68]

I'm just expressing my preferences as other do so well, I'm sure SW would agree that I may. I didnt say other barrels didnt perform, and I didnt flame anyone. I posted a picture as to say dye barrels perform and look good too. Are you assuming something I am unaware of? I don't see what the trouble is. Please let me in on your ailment, I'm not Mrs Cleo.

[old68]

As I was saying..... if you have the money there is absolutely nothing wrong with getting a DYE. I encourage anyone looking to buy a new barrel to buy a DYE because they are top notch.

[Saiyan_warrior]

Im not at all getting frustrated at all, but old68 I think you got your point across...the only reason why SOME people dont like dye barrels because the price..I dont at all see them arguing about how bad the performance is. And I agree there is nothing wrong with dye, but please remember its all personal preference.

[in trauma]

3 reasons not to

overated
overpriced
you own one

[Puddleglum]

Man the new Powerlyte Barrels are a really good competition for the Boomy. I think that Dye makes some great products but they are a little over-rated. But the same goes to Smart Parts. They both have several outstanding product(performance wise) but most of the others are just to branch out their line.

[Moose]

There is NOTHING wrong with a DYE. I might get one soon in fact. I have NO problems with you, and you have every right to express your preferences. I never said that you flamed nor did I ever try to assume something of you. I am happy with your fondness of DYE products, but seeing your other posts and this thread led me to believe and think an annoying side of you. However, it seems that you did not mean to express yourself that way, so I am sorry for any misunderstanding. :cool: its all good now...

[old68]

If anyone wanted to talk about overpriced we should move on to DYE gauges however cool they may be. Boomsticks perform but are expensive, I agree, thats why my barrel says ultralite :).

[MikedaPber]

Hmm....not trying to deprive you of your right to express your feelings for dye, but is there a purpose of this thread? Just like the lapco/boomstick one? Or do u just wnna feel important because u can say u stand behind a popular company?

[ThaFiend]

How's about the TOP 1 REASON?!

ok the top one reason is:

BECAUSE I SAY SO

[MikedaPber]

U said a mouth full. That Probably IS the number one reason: popularity.

[old68]

Just want to clarify something..

Dye barrels are not good because they are popular, they are popular because they are good.

[mr_bunny67]

Just like racism was, and still is popular because it was supposed to be good. How about abortion, it is thought to be good and is therefore popular.

Just because something it thought to be good does not mean it always is. Why not let people decide for themselves and stop downing anything that is not what YOU personally consider the best. With barrels there is no ONE best.

[old68]

Just like racism was, and still is popular because it was supposed to be good. How about abortion, it is thought to be good and is therefore popular.

Seriously that has to be one of the worst analogies ever. DYE barrels are good, period. Don't reply with a diatribe on abortion, racism, or moral values to rebut the well known fact that DYE barrels are good. Social phenomenon are not in the least like choosing a barrel. This is not a thread about abortion or social values and behavior, keep that in mind.

I will however let you in on a little secret. Racism would be more like people saying that one barrel is better than others, Just as excluding one good performing barrel and saying it's not worth it. I have made a great effort not to exclude any other barrel as a good performer. You on the other hand seem like the type that would wish all DYE barrels sent back to the foundry(read ovens/gas chambers).

I'm just shocked at what some of you guys will come up with to put dye down, outright ridiculous.

[TheZephyr]

I think we're a little off track here. How did we get from Dye barrels to Abortion and Rascism? They are totaly unrelated and i resent your attempt to use them to bolster your argument about something as frivolous, in comparison, as a barrel for a paintball gun.

[jcross]

Agreed. But that goes to show how far some ppl will go to bash something.

[old68]

Zeph, I don't know how it got to that. I did not title this thread "Racism, abortion; contemporary social commentary and discussion" it's not my fault some people feel racism and social commentary (and a bad one at that) are necessary or effective (in their own warped manner) in proving dye barrels a bad choice.

I guess some people feel wearing a Che Guevara T-shirt and bashing dye barrels make them cooler than the rest of us.

[MikedaPber]

Oh by the way, when i said popularity for number one reason i meant that most people buy it because everyone says they are so good. Just that there are just as good barrels out there. I dont wanna about something that is preference so this is my last post

[mr_bunny67]

Its was meant to show that your "popular because it is good" does not always mean it is so good. And that is it, just an analogy not bringing them in to the argument.

[mInImAg169]

a dye aluminum 12in will not use as muchgas as a freak, ss, all am., or any other smart barrel 12in.just my two cents.

[liquidsoul_sm]

Originally posted by in trauma
3 reasons not to

overated
overpriced
you own one

I agree 100%. Dye has to me one of the most overated companies in paintball. My bigshot will perform just as good, and if not better than any Dye barrel.

[mInImAg169]

Dyes jus look better

[MikedaPber]

Forget Dye's looks! Cp all the way! bUT YA KNOW WHAT? iTS hard to say which one looks better when looks is all preference!

[mInImAg169]

Originally posted by MikedaPber
Forget Dye's looks! Cp all the way! bUT YA KNOW WHAT? iTS hard to say which one looks better when looks is all preference! Good job dude, yall just get the barrels YOU like and quitcher*****in.

[MikedaPber]

Yeah, i hated to argue about which is better before but he sad he has his right to start saying dye is better than a lapco so i have my right to say my feelings too! But honestly, to all you newbies/ people who are looking for a new barrel: Dont listen to hype. Just find a barrel that is your style (porting, looks, color) Get paint to match it, and ur barrel will most likely be just as good as any others. Sure, one may say it looks better but as long as you think it looks cool than who cares! Preference! And the real difference between dye and other companys like minimag said, is looks. And unless your barrel is made out of gold or something (cp makes it in gold, hehehe) and players walk out of they're bunkers to gaze at your gorgeus machined barrel, Than i dont believe looks can give you an advantage in the game. Peace.

[old68]

Comparing the looks of the DYE with those of a CP or bigshot is like comparing 2 things at totally different end of the price spectrum.

[old68]

P.S.
I wasnt saying DYE barrels are better than any other. I was trying to tell all the lapco cheer leaders that I think Dye is BETTER!

[MikedaPber]

OH and by the way: Its hard to say that u r not saying dyes are better when ur whole purpose of starting this thread (so you say) is to tell everyone to shut up about saying cps and bigshots are better. That my friend is basiclly saying that they arnt better.

[MikedaPber]

i dont see u contributing anything either other than comments about how for people to stop saying bigshots and others are better than dyes. U got to realize that if you have the right to say dyes are better, than people can say that dyes suck too. You would be crazy, but you could! Your just sending the wrong point across! If you wanted to tell everyone your opinion about dye barrels u should have done it in a review. At least then some people could benifit from your comments. lets just agree that its all preference. Before u said so but then u had to go and tell everyone to stop contributing their oppinion about how other barrels are better.

[old68]

If you had bothered to follow/read my threads I clearly stated that the purpose of starting them is because I ONLY saw people saying bad things about dye. I'm just trying to level the playing field here. I'm sure someone looking to buy a barrel and looking here for some guidance would have ended up believing that DYE barrels were huge pieces of **** that perform horribly. That is not the case, DYE barrels are GOOD and I want ppl looking to buy one not to be discouraged.

[MikedaPber]

If people were thinking of purchasing a dye i would think they would go to the reviews. And i havnt seen anything saying dyes are peices of **** like you said. People may have said other barrels are just as good but in no way is that bashing. This would be bashing "Dye barrels are crap. Stock spyder barrels out preform them" Now even if someone had said that i would think if you are anything but a two year old u would understand that he got his mind messed up as everyone else says they rock. SO TO ALL YOU PEOPLE LOOKING TO BUY A NEW BARREL: if you got the cash, dye is the way to go. But take into acount that they are other companys out there and you should look into which barrel will be better for your game. In looks, accuracy and noise dye is top notch. However you cannot overlook the pricetag. If you want to save cash, go with a lapco.

[mr_bunny67]

Olright, everyone has made their points and stated their opinions so lets stop bickering like little women about this. This thread is showing badly about the forum to new members. It gives the impression that if we can't stop bickering between each other how the hell can we help them with their questions. Sportsmanship is one thing that sets paintball players apart from almost any other sport, so lets show some. I am sure that after this post someone is going to have to get in their last word, but at least I tried to settle it.

[MachSpeed44]

Whats better ultralite or stainless steel

whats better ss 12" or ss 14"

[pr0kch0p]

Originally posted by MachSpeed44
Whats better ultralite or stainless steel

whats better ss 12" or ss 14"

i would get the ultralite, i like the boomstick series a lot.

as for length its all personal preference, 12" is average and is pretty good for all purposes.