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PMI Coiled Remote Reviews
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Number of Reviews: |
57 |
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Average Rating: |
7.6 / 10 |
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Manufacturer Website: |
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Suggested Retail Price: |
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| Features quick disconnect for easy installation and removal. |
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| Product Availability | |
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| The PMI Coiled Remote is newer, so it should be commonly available, both new and used. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 18 of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Uh... A normal ASA with all of 6 inches of line? I dunno. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Viewloader Prodigy E-Grip
PMI Remote Coil /w Quick Disconnect
16oz tank
Dye Excel Barrel |
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| Strengths: |
-Cheap (compared to others)
-Has good features
-Worth it!
-Works with HPA |
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| Weaknesses: |
-Takes getting used to.
-Difficult to operate |
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| Review: |
The first and foremost problem I had with this was learning how to use it. So for the people with problems, here's what to do:
Remote Coils for Dummies:
Putting it on:
+First you're gonna need something to hold it in. I suggest a cheap 4+1 pack which you can find for about $15 used off the forums.
+So, now you gotta just loosen that blue cap on the place where you put your tank in (we'll call it the ASA because that's what it is.)
+Now, undo the quick disconnect and put the end that looks like the tanks' valve into that cool thingy called your markers ASA (air source adaptor).
+Now you can reattach the quick disconnect.
+Here's where you pressurize the coil. Just screw the tank into the opposite of the end of the coil attached to the marker (the part that you loosened the blue cap of) and make it all the way in, hurrah. Make sure the quick disconnect is connected well, and that the tank is all the way in and now screw the blue cap in until the hose stiffens and you hear it pressurize. Now go 1/2 turn more, and that should do it.
Taking it off:
+Unscrew the blue cap until all the air leaks out, and that'll depressurize the line. You can now disconnect the quick disconnect without blowing o-rings because there's no pressure, hurrah.
Thank you for reading Remote Coils for Dummies. |
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| Conclusion: |
Pretty good product. I just don't use remotes anymore now that I'm a tourney-nator. |
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| Rating: |
| 10 out of 10 | Last edited on Friday, May 28th, 2004 at 6:37 pm PST |
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Unregistered User |
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Saturday, April 20th, 2002 |
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Period of
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| 3 months | 6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
More than 5 years |
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Products Used: |
Straight remote line. |
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| Marker Setup: |
WGP Sniper II, 32 Degrees Nyte Stikk, Gas-thru adjustable stock, Pure Energy 68ci fiber tank |
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| Strengths: |
Worked perfectly right out of the box, have never had a single problem with it.
The coiled line means less snags on the terrain. |
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| Weaknesses: |
None from my point of view. |
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| Conclusion: |
I've heard people say how stiff the slide check valve can be, or how it chews o-rings, but I found if you just spray some silicone lube all over the slide and a bit down the line, it moves as smooth as butter and relieves a lot of motion stress on the o-rings.
Also, unlike conventional remotes, the coiled remote means you don't get the line snagged on underbruch and sticks in the bush, a real plus if you play in the woods like me. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
3 years |
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| Marker Setup: |
Tippmann model 98, 14" Xcel barrel, PMI coiled remote, 3a-paintball 68cu 3000psi HPA or Pure Energy 12oz Co2 |
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| Strengths: |
Flexibility and stretch. Slide valve to discharge the marker for quick disconnect. |
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| Weaknesses: |
Leaks, leaks, and more leaks. |
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| Review: |
Right out of the box I had an issue getting the quick disconnect to seal. Ended up having to replace the ring inside the end even before it was used once. Then, on game day, the slide valve started to leak after the first game. Then needed to be torn apart and replace one of the rings inside the slide. Apparently it is common I'm told for the rings inside the slider to get small cuts in them. Then today, after trying to play with it again, the bottle end started to leak. As soon as the line was charged, it stated to leak from the knob. This happen on both the HPA and the Co2. When it works, it good. But it is very moody. |
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| Conclusion: |
Others have had this issue and settled, I on the other hand do not think that I should have to. I will try a couple more times, replacing what needs it...is this continue, it goes in the tool box. |
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Unregistered User |
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Friday, April 5th, 2002 |
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Period of
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| Only tested | 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
Aci coiled remote deluxe |
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| Marker Setup: |
fokus
tear drop 14 inch
200 round hopper
Smart Parts Freak grips
PMI Pure Energy colied remote deluxe w/ quick disconnect and slide valvue
PMI Pure Energy 88 CU 4500 PSI |
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| Strengths: |
This has to be the best remote there is on the market right now... I am reviewing the PMI with quick disconnect and silde vavlue ... not the base one..
Everything is a huge PLUS on the remote the hose is rated @ 3000 PSI and they are soo much smaller the the ACI ones which are really bulky...
This remote also has a slide valuve . great for keeping you tank on while you tank you hose off the gun....
Also great for depressuring the hose when you turn the tank off to remove the excess air in the hose.
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| Weaknesses: |
NOTHING . THIS IS A++++++++ product |
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| Conclusion: |
If your getting a remote get this one..... its simply the best on the market .. not to mention it looks real good !!!!!! |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
none |
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| Marker Setup: |
tippmann A5, e-grip, red hot power tube, 18"intercepter ops gear barrel, raider handgaurd, raider raised rail, red dot sight, mag kit, 330 rond hopper, raider remote line, tactical car stock with raised cheek pad and padded butplate, front flipdomn weaver handle, 1.5L 5000psi air/nitro tank and 20oz co2. |
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| Strengths: |
Takes so much weight of your gun.
Gives alot of moveability.
Very tuff.
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| Weaknesses: |
There are no weakness, this is a great product and makes alot of diffrence. |
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| Review: |
i have been using this for about 4 weeks now and have had no problems. It takes so much weight off the gun and it gets rid of the big clumsy bottle on the end of your marker.
it is so tuff and heavy duty that it just ripps through bushes branches and bracken.
and if you don't want to you don't have to un screw anything. A bit stays on the marker and theres just a pull thing and it just slides on. The on and off valve works like a treat instead of turning the bottle just enough to fire the excess gas and then unscrew it, it takes of all that hassle. |
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| Conclusion: |
i would recomend this product to anyone who wants a great weight to be liffted. Any serious scenario paintballer needs this. And to add to the above it makes it feel more like a real gun. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
| 1 year | 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
1 year |
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Similar
Products Used: |
32 Degrees Coiled Remote - Close, no slide check |
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| Marker Setup: |
Marker 1:
Tippmann 98 Custom
BT Designs APEX
Expansion Chamber
Adco IMP
Response Trigger
Shocktech Bolt
Black Dye Sticky Grips
BT Sealed Bolt System
Custom Paint job
Polished Internals
12 Volt Revy
Marker 2:
JT Acclerator W/E-Grip 3.5
14in. Smartparts Progressive
12 Volt Revy
48c.i. Pure Energy Nitro
Marker 3:
Black Smartparts Ion
Pure Energy 48 C.I. Tank
12 Volt Revy |
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| Strengths: |
Slide Check
Balances Marker
Acts as an expansion chamber
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| Weaknesses: |
Shrinks when gassed up
Valve pin can fall out
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| Review: |
I love this remote. It really makes a difference in your marker's performance as it improves balance, and gives you an X-Chamber. However it does have its problems.
STRENGTHS:
+Slide Check
The slide check on this remote is really convenient. With it you can vent the gas in your marker and line and disconnect the hose from the marker. Then just loosen up the valve cap and disconnect your tank. I've never had it break or have any problems. It's a very convenient feature.
+Balances Marker
Without the added weight of a tank on the back of your marker its lighter so it's easier to run with, presents a lower profile and helps increase accuracy, due to the lighter weight.
+Acts as an expansion chamber
The remote line gives time for CO2 to expand on your marker. Coupled with an expansion chamber, you'll never have CO2 problems again.
WEAKNESSES:
-Shrinks when gassed up
Once you run CO2 through this, it shrinks and curls up. It'll stretch out some and still maintain flexibility. However it still is a lot shorter with gas in it than without gas.
-Valve pin can fall out
Once when I loosened the valve the pin just fell out into the dirt. Also the valve cap can seize up if used W/CO2 in really cold weather. |
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| Conclusion: |
I'd reccommend this product, but it does have its faults. |
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Period of
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| Less than a month | 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
2 years |
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Similar
Products Used: |
None |
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| Marker Setup: |
Spyder Pilot ACS 05, PMI remote, HPA, Ricochet 2KX hopper (~12BPS to gun) |
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| Strengths: |
Works |
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| Weaknesses: |
Price |
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| Review: |
I bought this remote as a way to avoid buying an HPAtank and having it filled. My Pilot shoots to fast to use CO2 direct (freezes the SH*Tout of my lead hand). This Remote works perfect. Never had a leak.
The on off and disconect work well.
When you first use it,it will seem stiff as all get out, but after a few games it will be a lot more easy to manage. The only problem I ever had would it would tangle when I first charged it to start a game. DUH, it is coiled, ANYTHING that has pressure added to a coil with twist...My solution was to flip my marker around 3 or 4 times...
Now that I use HPA, I dont need a coil for CO2, but it keeps my gun VERY light still. |
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| Conclusion: |
I would buy it |
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The accuracy of this review is disputed. Please see discussion on the comments page.
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Only tested | 1 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
None |
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| Marker Setup: |
M98 Custom, Flatline Barrel, Car Stock, Sure Shot Sight, 12oz. and 20oz. CO2 |
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| Strengths: |
Well lets see. It's a remote so that means it gets off of your gun and saves you a lousy 1 to 2 lbs. |
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| Weaknesses: |
The on/off screw doesn't work at all. Whenever I unscrew it leaks like crazy and won't stop until I screw it back in. It always leaks but it IS really stiff. Its hard to get it untangled whenever there's gas running through it. I can hardly get it in my pocket it tangles itself up so much. Plus whenever i remove the tank I almost freeze my fingers off because of the leaking CO2 |
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| Conclusion: |
If you buy it I would strongly advise you to send it back. If you do use it though then try and find a nice friend that you can pawn it off to. If you don't have a friend then just destroy it. I know im just going to invest in a drop forward kit next time the tank starts getting in my way. |
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Unregistered User |
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Monday, November 19th, 2001 |
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The accuracy of this review is disputed. Please see discussion on the comments page.
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Period of
Product Use: |
| Less than a month | 1 of 20 people found this review helpful.
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
First time use. |
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| Marker Setup: |
Custom 98', Flatline barrel, RT, Exp. chamber and Drop foward |
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| Strengths: |
There is nothing good about this coil. |
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| Weaknesses: |
It broke on me the first time I played with it. Poor quality. |
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| Conclusion: |
I had it sent back to PMI to get repaired. This was 3 months ago and I still haven't gotten it back yet. Their customer service is very rude too. |
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Period of
Product Use: |
Less than a month |
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Paintball
Experience: |
6 months |
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Similar
Products Used: |
all remote lines |
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| Marker Setup: |
tippmann 98c
2-piece 16 in. barrel .689
camo
pure energy remote line
hopper sleeve
telescopic scope |
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| Strengths: |
Doesn't snag |
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| Weaknesses: |
Cheap
Macro-line is too thin
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| Review: |
this remote line was too good to be true it was 20.00 USD and had good reviews here but i'm here to tell the truth!
this remote can extend well and doesn't have much to snag but the macroline is so thin in diameter it doesn't allow enough to CO2 get come out to get a long accurate shots.
I had miss fires, chops, balls that went 2 ft. and balls that curved everywhere when i played, i got fed up with it after a game and the the garbage into the trash allowing all the people who thought "i just wasn't using it properly" to get it and after while doing the same thing to their guns say "it was my fault"
you get what you pay for and i should have bought the pure energy remote first so i wasted 60 USD instead of 40 USD
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I rate this 1 out of 10 |
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