flatline shots keep rising

bulletbill · 07-27-2003, 08:32 PM

i got my second flatline barrel and i installed it right, the barrel is all the way in the adapter, the shoots go right in the center, no swerving, but after 30-40 feet the balls rise up in the air!!! it's messed. when i aim down its the opposite. does this have to do with velocity, please help

campcky66 · 07-27-2003, 08:55 PM

man...u been havin some flatline problems lately

bulletbill · 07-27-2003, 09:04 PM

yes i have!!!!!!
i'm going to start to feak out soon
or revert to my teardrop.......simple and accurate
but my crappy worn out flatline worked, and this one the ball rises so i have to counter by aiming down, its retarded
what do i do???

Pak40 · 07-28-2003, 06:08 AM

I believe your velocity is too low. Go to a field with at chrono and get it at 270-280 fps. There was a thread on this forum a few months ago where a guy explained the physics of the flatline system very well. I seem to remember reading that a slow ball will rise and that a fast ball will sink. The flatline system is very dependent on the speed of the ball.

Raptorz922 · 07-28-2003, 07:44 PM

The ball is SUPPOSED to rise. Trust me. You just have to get used to the Flatline and how it works. It goes down then up and levels out. It's meant for longer ranges.

PhishPhactor · 07-28-2003, 08:37 PM

ok for one, you should have known all about the flatline before you bought it. It puts a Backspin on the ball, that's why it's goofy as h3ll and isn't accurate. With the backspin the ball will seem to hover, of just float in the air, and even rise.

the flatline is not an Accurate barrel, you are better off buying a barrel kit or an Dye barrel such as the Boomstick of UL.

(p.s. for all you die hard tippmann fans argue all you want, but it's the truth)

bulletbill · 07-28-2003, 09:01 PM

thanks for telling me it is supposed to rise, i guess i'll just monkey with the sights. So i geuss for short range fights i should aim down a bit? my old flatline didn't raise, but it was worn out so it makes sense......
just got to get used to using the flatline for those long range shots

p8ntballa#1 · 07-29-2003, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by PhishPhactor
ok for one, you should have known all about the flatline before you bought it. It puts a Backspin on the ball, that's why it's goofy as h3ll and isn't accurate. With the backspin the ball will seem to hover, of just float in the air, and even rise.

the flatline is not an Accurate barrel, you are better off buying a barrel kit or an Dye barrel such as the Boomstick of UL.

(p.s. for all you die hard tippmann fans argue all you want, but it's the truth)

He said he already had a flatline so hopefully he knew about them,try reding sometime its good for you.

willpill · 07-29-2003, 06:16 PM

well if you like to be a sn_ _ _ r then flatline is great.

and my a5 flatline goes pretty straight...

you gotta do some experimenting with it.

also maybe use the curve up = curve around a bunker

p8ntballa#1 · 07-29-2003, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by willpill
well if you like to be a sn_ _ _ r

you know there are no s-words in paintball.YOU ARE BANNED...j/k

bulletbill · 07-29-2003, 08:37 PM

the "s" word is great. we should start saying long-range markersman or LRM (think about it)

rifleman WI · 07-29-2003, 09:14 PM

or DM- Distingeshed Marksman or the Squad Rifleman.... maby even push it as Sharp Shooter..?

bulletbill · 07-29-2003, 09:23 PM

well i don't know why the "s" word is so bad
just to prove it here's it's definiton:
"s" word: to shoot at exposed individuals (as of an enemies forces) from a usually concealed point of vantage

THAT IS WHAT I DO!!!!!!!!
I AM CANADIAN!!!!
I MEAN......I AM A SNIPER!!!!!!!!!!!

arson51 · 07-29-2003, 09:54 PM

say it loud say it proud dont be ashamed!!!

willpill · 07-29-2003, 11:35 PM

no offense. my aunt is canadian.. but. that southpark movie was funny

bulletbill · 07-29-2003, 11:36 PM

yeah, they burned us hard

PhishPhactor · 07-31-2003, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by p8ntballa#1
He said he already had a flatline so hopefully he knew about them,try reding sometime its good for you.

we have a smart mouth on our hands. Just because he owned one doesnt means he knows all about it. Cleary that was the case. SO YOU my ignorant little friend, you can read what was said and then post because like you said, it's good for you

MEGADETH · 07-31-2003, 01:28 PM

It is Probably your velocity or your paint is not heavy enough

p8ntball1016 · 07-31-2003, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by MEGADETH
It is Probably your velocity or your paint is not heavy enough

correct me if im wrong but pretty much all paintballs weigh the same.

p8ntballa#1 · 07-31-2003, 01:54 PM

I think they are.