ARADUS need people who have USED its opinion.

[mikek2111987]

I have been considering getting a Psyco Ballistics ARADUS for a while now. But i have been waiting to sell my Xcel, but i am decided just go get one asap. I have heard good and bad things about it, if you have used it, please, give me an honest and truthfull opinion.

[mikek2111987]

No one has used this thing? Someone has had to use it

[NYPD MOS]

I have just completed the velocity test for the New Aradus model - the test can be read at:

http://www.hwy505.com/araduslet.pdf

If you rather read the report in html you can read it here:

http://www.hwy505.com/aradus.html

[mikek2111987]

I dont really under all that, a bit confusing. Overall, how would you rate the Aradus, on lets say my TL+(not shooting all that fast) and is it a air hog?

[BlackMageHell]

all i know bout the aradus is the paint match system works
at skyball they had some and we blew paint threw them, never saw it on a marker

[NYPD MOS]

Mike,

Overall it was a good barrel system for Spyders and Tippmanns. PBI has improved the barrel now for high end low pressure markers, making it even better for Spyders and alike.

You may lose 3% velocity with LP markers, however that just requires a small adjustment with your marker pressure.

Overall it is an excellent barrel for the buck, and for the intention that it was developed.

I recommend it.

Craig
"Nasty B"

[mikek2111987]

NYPD i have a few questions.[list=1]
If i do get this, what is the cheapest kind of paint that will perform the best for less money?
And is the new ported editon of the Aradus have all the bugs worked out of it? Like the leaks and such?
And also. Now that i know it is great for no breaks and such, but how is the accuracy?
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[NYPD MOS]

I suggest the inexpensive Team Colors from 32 Degrees. Simply because it was the least expensive "Better" brand that I tested with. I tested with Great American, and needless to say balls broke left and right with all barrels that were used in the testing. The barrels used during testing aside from the Aradus were Dye Ultralite and the LAPCO Big Shot S/S.

Your TL will work with either barrel. Ver. 1.0 will work just as good as the Ver. 1.1.

As far as the accuracy goes, I am waiting for the go ahead from PBI to conduct the accuracy testing. I cannot give you a full report until I complete the testing for accuracy based on comparison and distance until that time.

I should hopefully have this test completed by the end of next week depending on the arrival of the equipment I am waiting on to complete the test.

I did the independent testing to compare the old barrel problems to the new edition. And I am glad to say that the bugs were worked out. As I stated in a previous post, you may lose 3% velocity, but that can be managed by increasing your output ever so slightly.

Craig
"Nasty B"

[BlackMageHell]

dude use any paint, thats the point

[mikek2111987]

Yes i know. I was just wondering what is quality paint that is cheap. i have only used PMI/RPS Premiums, and they are nice but expensive.

[BlackMageHell]

well we were blowing cheap zap balls through the barrel and at a matched size they are dangerously high speeds for a blow dart barrel

[IromKnight]

why should you go for the aradius when all you need to do is find a good paint match for, say, an All American? If i were you mike, i would stay away from it. keep in mind, the aradius model is the first of its kind. once the technology is perfected, maybe. expect some pretty wild barrels in the next few years though.

out of curiosoty, whats wrong your Xcel?

[BlackMageHell]

i think the aradus is actually pretty nice, and the technology works pretty damn well. It snaps into place of the bore size and doesnt move afterwards. Ud think the seam between the twisting breech and the barrel would break balls but it doesnt

[mikek2111987]

So any reports on the accuracy yet? Once somone confirms that its got great accuracy, it'll be on its way;)

[NYPD MOS]

I should have the accuracy test done by the end of next weekend.

The paint is being sent out to me on Monday along with other barrels for comparison for the test.

You should be able to read the report and see the pictures shortly after that.

Craig
"Nasty B"

[mikek2111987]

Well how about when you did the tests the first time? To shoot a ball has to pass through the barrel, which means that you should be able to see if they go strait or not. Did they?

[NYPD MOS]

It was a velocity test. The barrel is placed over the chrono and shot approximately five feet. If you want accuracy for five feet, then yes it is accurate.

A proper accuracy test is comprised of setting up targets at least four different distances and then comparing the accuracy with other brands of barrels.

If it was that easy to determine whether or not a barrel shoots straight during a velocity test, both tests would be inconclusive, and you the consumer may be misled.


Craig
"Nasty B"

[mikek2111987]

THIS BARREL IS AWSOME!! go read my review here (http://www.pbreview.com/1096/1/0/&t=2336#58777).

[NYPD MOS]

Glad to see you liked it Mike - I just received paint and two different ARADUS' for testing today.

[schencker]

Have you tried it on a cocker yet? I want it, but don't know about the velocity. Thanx

[NYPD MOS]

Works great on the ANS Gen-X 3 Autoccocker, I actually got the velocity to top at 320 fps, but of course for safety and accuracy sake brought it down to 270.

We completed the accuracy test about 2 weeks ago, and Psycho Ballistics states they will release my results and pictures of test shortly.

Overall it did real well.

Craig
"Nasty B"
PTI - C5 Certified Airsmith

[mikek2111987]

Lets us know when they realease them.


One question. Why did they pick you to do tests? I would have loved to shoot paintballs for free!

[Bob Mundon]

when they post it up, give us the link please

[NYPD MOS]

Will do.

The reason that they picked me was I happened to be one of the first people to take notice of the LP drop off and then conduct my own test. I then relayed that information to Psycho Ballistcs.

Psycho Ballistics then requested that I do a velocity check with the new model and the cross reference them with different types of paintballs while comparing them to different barrels.

Of course a velocity test is only one rung of testing, accuracy and tourney play are two other types of testing as well.

I am a retired "young" person, certified C5 Airsmith as well as a C1, C2 Certified Air Technician (CAT), Asst. Manager of a Paintball Field, a player, and will be opening my own 'Sup Air Field, speedball field and pro-shop in Florida in the coming months.

Craig
"Nasty B"
PTI - C5 Certified Airsmith

[NYPD MOS]

As promised. Psycho Ballistics has linked the results of my testing and pictures of the testing. You can view these results by going here: http://www.psychoballistics.com/frameSet.html

Then click on each test you would like to look at as well as pictures of the testing!

[NYPD MOS]

Sorry - once you click on here http://www.psychoballistics.com/frameSet.html

Then click on the left side menu where it states "Aradus Adjustable Bore Barrel System" then you will see the headings for Velocity, Accuracy, and Pictures of testing.

[Predator2]

hey NYPD where in FL are you setting up your own field? I live in FL in two places: Naples and Ft. Lauderdale.

[NYPD MOS]

Port St Lucie - Our web site should be up shortly, should have been up yesterday. But these dang host providers can be a pain.

Come by when we open to shoot the breeze!

http://www.hanginloosepb.com

[Shoe3]

for the cocker, isnt the barrel a little long?

ALSO NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!! what should i get a bizerk, or aradus?!?!?!?!? please give reasons:confused:

[NYPD MOS]

The cocker Aradus is about 11 1/2", but the tourney section is a bit longer. We actually did the velocity test and the accuracy test with an Autococker, which are posted on Psycho Ballistics site. Results were very good. When you talk about length of barrel being too long, I suggest that anything over 14" on a cocker is unnecessary, and may actually hurt you more, which is an obvious statement. Then again it also depends on what type of paintball play you are conducting.

Whichever barrel you choose, you are the one that has to be comfortable with it. Remember this important statement - BARREL TO PAINT. If you constantly play with the same paint, i.e., you play at fields that only carry one type, you play renegade games with Brass Eagle paint and the paint is a fine fit or you can bring non-field and that paint fits the one barrel you have - then fine. But if you intend to play different avenues, you are going to have to have a variety; this is where barrels like Aradus, Freak, and Bizerk come into play.

I won't independently recommend any one barrel, that would make me apparently biased, what I can do is try and get you to think about your own needs and where you may be best off. If you can afford a system that you must buy different sleeves for that is fine, or you may want to purchase one system that has a cover all, but has moving parts in it. It's basically six of one half-dozen of another.

[unreal7]

is there a difference in accuracy between the short and long venisons, I don't think it matters but I have an impulse

[NYPD MOS]

No noticiable difference between the times we played and did testing.

[unreal7]

so do you think it would be a good idea to go for the shorter one?

[NYPD MOS]

Personal preference - I really did like the longer tourney barrel, plus it looks sharp on my 'cocker and Timmy.

But I played this past weekend with the shorter barrel, but both reacted the same for me.

[unreal7]

ok, thank you for your help. I appreciate it. i'm not sure which size i'm going get, but i'm defiantly getting this barrel. thank you again.

[Shoe3]

on the site it sais that the short aradus is 12 3/4, is that a little long?

[Shoe3]

up

[mikek2111987]

Dont worry you dont need to say up, we get email replys.

no, thats not long at all actually. Thats including threads and everything

[Shoe3]

cool i think im gonna get one

[NYPD MOS]

Sorry for not responding faster - had a little problem with the computer. That was my bad for some reason I had the Spyder length in my head.

Mike is absolutely right - it really is not that long at all. But I still think the tourney chrome looks sharp, but once again that is personal preference.

I just played with both last evening (in between fixing everyone’s markers). The only thing that hurt with the chrome was the reflection off the lights, but by then it was too late for my opponent
:o)

[mikek2111987]

I think chrome would be better if the whole barrel was chrome, not jsut the tip.:nod:

[NYPD MOS]

I believe your right - being a person that likes chrome myself.

Without going into details I believe that you will see in the next year or two a chrome Aradus that will be created by both Psycho Ballistics and another top of the line Barrel company -- but Shhhhhhhh