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Planet Eclipse Sl8r Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
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Average Rating: |
10.0 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
$1795 |
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Eclipse SL8R Technical Specification
SL8r
Exclusivity. Style. Performance. Passion. The key ingredients to the most highly desirable and sought-after production marker in the sport.
Very limited numbers, combined with bespoke items that are never for re-sale or made available as upgrades mean that you are guaranteed to stand out from the crowd.
Exciting, cutting-edge styling, combined with unique performance and style-driven features give the SL8r it’s individuality to set it apart from and above the other models in the Ego range. Sweeping curves moulded to the interior layout ensure that whilst designed to appear as an object of desire, its form follows function in considering every fraction of an ounce in its construction.
But style is nothing without performance. Optimised to perform at the very highest levels of the modern game, the SL8r is capable of speeds in excess of 55 cycles per second, and has been tested firing paintballs with the BBSS system enabled at rates of over 35 balls per second. Combine this kind of firepower with efficiency that in real-world conditions allows the user to empty over 11 pods from an average sized tank, a weight that makes it the lightest marker in its class, and you have a product that any Pro, in and league, would die for.
But ultimately the SL8r is designed with passion, by players with passion, for players with heart, who desire only the very best that Eclipse can produce.
Feature List
Unique SL8r Features:
Bespoke SL SL8r Body
Bespoke SL Adjustable and Fixed LPR Caps
Bespoke SL Magnetic and Spring Trigger Return
Bespoke SL Cure2 Bolt
Bespoke SL In-Line Regulator
Bespoke SL OOPS Assembly
Bespoke SL Clamping Feed Assembly
Bespoke SL Low and High Pressure Valve Guides
Bespoke SL Trigger Frame
Bespoke SL Zick Kit and Rammer Cap
Bespoke SL LPR Torpedo
Bespoke SL LPR Piston
Bespoke SL Contour Eye Covers
Bespoke SL Circuit Board
5-Piece SL Shaft Barrel Kit
Viz-Eyes Red BBSS System (these are called Lazer on website)
Audible Expansion Board on Circuit Board
Ego8 Features:
Ultra-Lightweight Monoform Body
Deftek Offset Feed Tube
Integrated Rammer Housing
Integrated FRM
Larger Valve Chamber
Lower Operating Pressure
Dual Trigger Sensors - Microswitch and Opto
Dual Instrument Grade Ball-Raced Trigger
Skinny-Fit Co-Moulded Rubber E-Star Grips
T-Slot Rail Mounting System
Capped and Uncapped Semi and Ramping Modes
Compatible with 2008 Rules for all Major Leagues
9 Debounce Levels
Direct-Acting Solenoid
Black on White Backlit Transflective LCD
Technical Specifications
All Measurements include Barrel (14Ó), OOPS, Battery, Ready-to-go:
Length: 536 mm
Height: 218 mm
Width: 26.5 mm
Weight: 839g/1.89lb
Operating Pressure: Approx. 285 FPS @ 180 PSI With LP Valve Guide.
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| Product Availability | |
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| The Planet Eclipse Sl8r is newer, so it should be commonly available, both new and used. Check out the Places to Buy links below for places to purchase it new. |
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KaSBeK |
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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
SL74
SL66
Dm7,8 |
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| Marker Setup: |
Ego SL8r
16" SLY Barrel
Empire Magna
300bar Stako
Guerrilla Air Myth Reg |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
None I just use the Sly because the self cleaning tech. |
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| Strengths: |
Weight
Reliability
Fast
Air efficiency
New Bolt |
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| Weaknesses: |
None |
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| Review: |
I just changed from a SL74 to the SL8r... when i got the marker i said... bleh it's almost the same... but today after playin' it really changed my mind... the new trigger frame is very comfortable, the cure 2 bolt is really sweat i had a kila dirty bolt in my SL74, well the new cure bolt is the next generation of bolts, it has the shape of the ball so the impact is really perfect, i shot 6 bags of dxs gold paint and got 0 chops...
I dont know why but i set the dwell lower than the sl74 and i got some extra shots from a tank with out loosin' accuracy.
When i finished my day i went to try the marker un capped and it rocked 39bps with the stock magna drive with out the rf transmissor...
P.S. Forgive my english is not my homelanguage... lol |
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| Conclusion: |
The best marker in the world and its cheaper than the SL74, so its win win for the players this year you have to spend less money to own the best marker in the market, you dont need to spend no extra bucks, it comes with the shaft II barrel kit (.685, .689, .693 backs & 14" 16" tips) the new clamp of the feedneck is great btw. So no upgrades r needed!! |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 at 3:40 pm PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
10 different Egos from 05 all the way up to the SL8R, DM's, Shocker, A1, Mag, pretty much any gun you can name. |
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| Marker Setup: |
SL8R fully stock
SL74 fully stock
RT Mag with X Valve and ULE body |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
None. Most 'ups' are a downgrade on Egos. The only upgrade for an Ego is a newer Ego. That and a better owner. |
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| Strengths: |
Light, Fast, Accurate, Reliable, Efficient |
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| Weaknesses: |
None |
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| Review: |
This is my 10th Ego, I've had everything from an 05, Nexus, Dark, SL66, 07, 08, SL74, and now SL8R. My main reason for continuing to purchase Egos is their reliability. I've only had the SL8R a few weeks so I can't speak for it's reliability except based on my past experiences with PE markers.
SL8R is the lightest gun on the market right now. It comes with an LP Valve (for lower operating pressure allowing you to shoot even more brittle paint) and HP Valve (for better efficiency), SL barrel kit (685, 689, 693 backs and 14" and 16" tips). It comes with the preset LPR cap as well as the adjustable LPR cap. It also comes with the Cure 2 bolt which is supposed to be even softer on paint. There's some other stuff in there too, but those are the only ones I care about or will ever use.
PE has made the gun about as dummy proof as they could. There is a +/- sign on the bottom of the reg indicating which way to turn to adjust velocity. There is the preset LPR cap for those that can't seem to keep the adjustable one flush. The board comes preset with the updated PSP and Millenium modes. It has PSP 07, PSP 08, MS 07, MS 08, Semi, and those are the only ones I remember at the moment.
My very first day using it, I was able to get 1400 shots out of a full 68/45 tank. That's not bad considering I'm using the LP valve and the gun is not broken in at all. I was using XBall Silver and Xball Bronze and I didn't have a single break/chop all day.
I've shot tons of Egos and the SL8R feels slightly different when shooting than the rest of them. It's hard to explain so you will have to shoot one for yourself to understand what I mean. It's not necessarily less kick, but it's crisper/smoother somehow and has a different, slightly softer sound signature as well. It's still not as quiet or smooth as a Matrix, which some might see as a weakness. I personally like a bit of kick/sound so I know my marker is firing.
The other thing I liked about this compared to my SL74 is that there is no gap between the body and frame so it's hard to get paint in between there now. Also, the eye covers extend below the grips so paint can't get in there now either. |
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| Conclusion: |
The gun is light, fast, reliable, accurate, and efficient. Not sure what else you could ask for. PE has taken any complaints there may have been about the SL74 and turned them into improvements on the SL8R.
It comes with a barrel kit, a great reg and on/off, clamping feedneck, and great trigger. If you have the money and want a gun that is set to rip right out of the box and won't require an upgrade ever, this is for you. It does have a high price tag, but it's worth it for the reliability and customer service it comes with. I'd rather pay a little extra for peace of mind so I didn't mind the price tag much. But it's definitely not for everyone.
Feel free to post up any intelligent questions/comments you might have and I'll try to respond to them when I have time. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
All Egos plus a small variety of other high end markers. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Planet Eclipse SL8R with stiffi barrel, Stako tank (0.7kg not allowed in the U.S :P), 4500 Guarilla air MYTH reg, Torque 440 Loader. |
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
Nothing what so ever, nothing is even out yet... |
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| Strengths: |
Weight, looks, Anti-chop system IS amazing! very little kick, very efficient with air |
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| Weaknesses: |
Nothing |
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| Review: |
Im not going to give a full review now untill i really give the marker a good session of some abuse. But all i can say is this:
- we tested the SL with really really brittle zap chronic paint, no other marker would ramp even at 12 bps without chopping. The SL shot 2 whole loaders without a single chop, i was left stunned.. (you can see the test on youtube just search for SL8R). we even set the marker to shoot 30bps with a loader that only feed @ a max of 27 bps, and even then the BBSS system is just perfect, shooting that fast and not having sufficient feeding through 1000 balls and not having one single chop proves it.
-the whole package it come in is all you need. it comes with the preset lpr cap which will help alot of players to be able to hold there marker just the way they feel comfortable with. 2 barrel tips and 3 backs as a barrel set is perfect. plus it come with RF harness and HP-LP valve guides what else can you ask for?
-Weight and consistancy plus air comsumption is like never seen befor. we shot pod after pod after pod and the tank just would empty like you would expect it to.
-the trigger guard is the only bad point i find for myself on the marker but thats just me. dont like the finger traveling i have to do.
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| Conclusion: |
great gun worth every penny and it really is for the top pro players cos everything counts for them.
ill be back with a full review after i torchure it a little...
it really is a class A art piece of marker excellence. |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 at 12:20 am PST |
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Period of
Product Use: |
Only tested |
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Ego7-Not as good
Ego8-stock and cheaper version |
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| Marker Setup: |
Main:
'07 PMR
UL FRAME
VIRTUE EYES
CP DROP
CP ASA
70/4500 stub
Killa Magnetic Detents
Trinity T-Lock
Redz 6 Piece Barrel Kit
Bloodlines Industries Back Cap
TechT L7
New Gun:
Ego7
Cure2
Ego8 board
SL Barrel kit
CP rake
Zick Kit
Blue CCU
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Recommended
Upgrades: |
None, what else do you need?
Maybe Bump Pistons
Lots Of Paint |
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| Strengths: |
It's an ego
SL barrel kit
cure2 |
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| Weaknesses: |
None
price doesn't count |
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| Review: |
Well i was at my local shop getting an air fill and then the owner walks out from the workshop with this box. he had a grin on his face and i asked what it was. he told me it was a new gun from planet eclipse, a new ego. he opened it and then we stared at it for a bit. it was sooooo beautiful. he let me hold it and boy was it light, we aired it up and shot shot reballs on unlimited ramping. it can easily reach the mid thirty range. and even though it was brand new out of the box, it was soooo so so quiet and had no kick. it had the cure2 stock, which i have on my ego7 and it works great. its got basically everything the ego8 has except with a new twist. more metal shaved off, sl barrel kit, cure2 bolt, red eyes, new everything....this is just amazing |
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Great gun because it is totally worth the price. |
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