The importance of a hopper cover

[FSU Paintball]

This isn't something that most players know about, so I thought it would be a good topic.

Sound is just as important as anything else in paintball, at least when I play. Many times I can hear people moving up because their paint shakes in their hopper, making a rattling noise. It's easy to pin someone down when you know where they are without even having to look for them.

Anyways, you know those hopper covers they make? They're made of the same material that people use to protect their tanks with. I don't think it causes paintballs to ricochet off of your hopper. Unless you get the camo version, it won't conceal your hopper. I don't think there's any advantage in insulating your hopper, either.

What it DOES do well is muffles your sound. Seriously. When you have a hopper cover on, that rattling sound is only half as loud, if even that. It really improves your stealth.

I suggest everyone gets one. They're only $7, and they can make a big difference.

[SunTzu]

They also help with the occasional bounce from the hopper. I have a nice one that I have sewn my ghille stuff on for those great scenario games. I just wish that I could use them during a tourney. My hopper has the nickname of "Ball Magnet"

[Thor the Mighty]

i am getting a 12v soon, so i will need a cover, where can i get a good one?

[Sid]

BAh.. hopper covers.. I use my Ricochet 2k as a shield... just have to watch for ricochets bouncing into my goggles lol! :P

[ZacT26]

you can get em like at skanline or something just check under hoppers or hopper accesories on a site.

[FSU Paintball]

You can find them at http://www.acepaintball.com and http://www.paintballdiscounters.com

Make sure that you get the kind that will fit your hopper. I think they make different types for the Revolution so they'll fit over the motor.

[Guesswho?]

That sounds cool, i never knew about that, but the sound doesnt give me away.I painted camo on my hopper with a big yellow Smiley face on it, the poeple i play with say they always see that face and know where i am.

[xen_100]

it also help it keeping balls from punching holes in your hopper. damn BE crap!

[Silent Knight]

LOL, I've seen that happen. we were playing in the woods, and this kid was talking trash... "you cant hit me... ahhhh you missed! stuff like that but more profane" anyways my friend with a elcd spyder popped up to and shot at the kids hopper, and bam! i nice sized hole. The kid was all mad, it was funny.

[in trauma]

Ebay a has alot

or you could spray paint you hopper and line the inside with felt

[Imus]

think if a ball busted in there though in trauma...you're gonna have some nasty felt after that

[VeNoM]

ya i never really thought of those til i saw the august APG they had a company that makes in it. i suggested one for my dad because his hopper is easily visible (blue 12v) when playing on a woods course.
i never thought about the sound part, does it just quite the balls moving or would it make the motor a little quiter too?

[Thor the Mighty]

hey, i got the 12v, it is clear, and it was only 40!hahahahahah!
hehe!

[Jake]

However I don't think you can use them in tournaments you can only use tank covers if I'm not mistaken.

[toadman7b22]

also go on ebay for like 9 shipped
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[RanchDip]

Yes, I think for the same reason you're not allowed to wear bulky clothes: it encourages bounces.

Yeah, we were playing around like a year ago in an outlaw game (big field, about 30 people), and someone shot this kids hopper, the ball went through, and busted against the others, gumming 'em all up. Everyone immediately began yelling at him about shooting hot, so he chronoed, at a steady 270 fps.

[paintballer56]

i would rather put sweet stickers on my hopper like


_suck my cocker_

[orryn]

Originally posted by Thor the Mighty
hey, i got the 12v, it is clear, and it was only 40!hahahahahah!
hehe!


where did you buy it from?

[SIGSays]

you gotta be on the 888paintball mailing list

[FireViper]

Never used one; never saw the point in int or had the need

[AllOleander]

I have a smoke colored gem series 12v revvy. I like the smoke becuase it appears black to other players, but i can actualyl see how much paint i have in it. do they make a clear paintball cover or something so that i can still see the balls through the hoppers plastic?