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lspaintballer
08-12-2007, 09:49 AM
Is it worth to get a flat line barrel for a spyder?
GaNjA HiTMaN
08-12-2007, 11:40 AM
Hey, yah it sure is! It's made out of this real rare & valuable metal known as "Unobtainium"... :dodgy:

Truthfully, flatlines only go on Tippmann A5, X7, and 98C (I've seen pics of one adapted onto a cocker too tho). Your only option would be an Apex in spyder threading. As for is it worth it, personal preference plays a big part...

IMO useful in woods, not so much in speed...


Peace
MisterMister
08-12-2007, 04:19 PM
Ummm... APEX adapter much?
GaNjA HiTMaN
08-12-2007, 06:28 PM
Mister - "ummm, Apex adaptor much?" That reply is kinda hard to make sense out of other than a touch of sarcasm, but yes that could indeed be an option. If only he had asked "How can I mount an Apex tip to my Spyder's aftermarket barrel?"

I'd be most thrilled to see an apex adaptor that can get a flatty onto his Spyder... Hehe the shroud too? Yes, he can use it to mount the Apex tip -
myself, I just used hockey tape... :cool:

All in all, the Apex is his only real option for flatline-like effects using his Spyder. Whether he adapts it to an aftermarket with the adaptor, hockey tape, or just uses it stock - it's still an Apex, which is the only real option.


Peace
reneirwolf878
08-13-2007, 07:16 AM
As stated, unless you do some extensive modding you cannot use a flatline on anything other than tippmans. And as stated, the apex is the only barrel that will add a backspin affect that will give you more range. Just a heads up though...at the added range the balls will move slower, and from personal experience will not break as often.
apbrendanw
08-13-2007, 07:58 AM
actually the flatline cocker was a kit sold a couple years back. Im unsure on the dates, but it was about the same time(maybe before)the tippmann kit.
black_angus1
08-13-2007, 09:20 AM
There's no Tippmann (either A5 or 98C) to Spyder barrel adapters?
splatter effect
08-13-2007, 12:04 PM
There are but say for a 98c flatline to fit a spyder more than the adapter would be needed do to it's design.
JChan819
08-13-2007, 12:14 PM
An Apex over Flatine ANYDAY, IMO. Regardless.
splatter effect
08-13-2007, 12:41 PM
An Apex over Flatine ANYDAY, IMO. Regardless.

QFT Apex IMO are a lot better because you adjust them to curve around corners rather than up.
JChan819
08-13-2007, 01:05 PM
Well, for a Tippy, I guess you can hold the marker sideways...? :-D
lspaintballer
08-13-2007, 04:15 PM
On ebay I saw a flat line for a spyder.
TheSpy11
08-13-2007, 07:46 PM
I consider the Apex to be a worthy investment for any gun - that would include Spyders.