3 + 2 stackable system with 700 round capacity. Triple velcro waist support, padded pod holders with 2 additional pod spaces and large inside pocket. Great for pro players.
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The Mantis 3+2 Pro Harness are newer, so they should be commonly available, both new and used.
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Smart Parts Ion
12 inch Freak Barrel kit
Halo B w/rip drive
clamping feedneck
blackhaert board
Strengths:
Large velcro strap
Durability
Weight
#of pods
Manuverability
Weaknesses:
None that I can see
Review:
This is an extremely durable pack that will get you through some rough times. I really like this pack because it is pretty cheap and you get a lot of use out of it. The pack is extremely comfortable even when running or diving. it aslo isn't a big pack which is good because when a pack is too big, it can easily be spotted and shot. The pack gets a lot of bounces off of it too because of how compact it is. I was diving with this thing at country club and i thought i only had three pods on my back. This is an extremely impressive pack for the money and it helps when you have the extra two pods rather than three. Even when the pack is full of pods which are full of paintballs, it is still one of the lightest packs on the market.
Conclusion:
All in all, this an extremely impressive pack. It rates right up there with the redz packs. I would definitely recommend this pack to a front player or mid-player for extra paint. It is one of the best packs on the market for the money if not the best already.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Sunday, April 9th, 2006 at 9:25 am PST
4+1 packs-worthless
Dye C-5 Attack Pack-Read my review
Marker Setup:
A-5 E-grip, 68,3000 PMI Tank, CMI barrel, Jcs Trigger, DOP Gas Thru, Psycho Ballistics Drop.
Dye DM4 same tank, Cp Trigger, J&J Barrel, same drop in Blue
Strengths:
Small (I have the 3+2)
Cheap
Comfortable
Weaknesses:
None
Review:
This is a great pack to use if you are small and need only a little paint. 5 pods is a good amount. it is easy to use and the pods easily fit. I use Evil pods and they work great. Syn Shock pods work well too. Buy this pack if you are starting or a better player. It will be a good buy, and will not let you down.
Smart Parts Ion
New Designz QEV
Smart Parts Razor Blue Body Kit
Redz 14" Pepperstik Barrel
Diamond Blue Empire Reloader B
Smart Parts Blue Q-Lock
New Designz Black Aluminum Roller Blade Trigger
Shocktech Black Medium Dropforward
Custom Products Black On/Off ASA
Blue Macroline Kit
Custom Products Blue Long Grip Regulator
Crossfire 68ci 4500 psi Fiber Wrapped Compressed Air Tank
Animal Paintball Custom Barrel Condom
Empire 06 Blue 68ci Tank Cover
Strengths:
Light, COMFY, beautiful, durable, no bounce, three straps, pocket
Weaknesses:
Maybe zipper pokes you?
Review:
I bought this pack because of the reviews I read on here. Let me tell you, they were right. There really is no noticeable weakness. The two little things I had problems with were the zipper poked me in the back, but a quick cut through the thin steel part will remove the zipper, and now it is a thumb-running zipper. Also, my fault, but I did not investigate enough before I bought the pack, but the 3 part in the 3+2 harness are covered. I couldn't use the Dye Lock-Lid pods I bought in it, because they are 160-round instead of the normal 140-rounders. So they are naturally longer, and do not fit. So instead of cutting the top off of such a beautiful harness, I simply settled with 3 regular 140-rounderds and 2 Dye Lock-Lid 160-rounders. Besides, since the 3 are strapped in, I am less worried about dumping my paintballs everywhere. But one quality I loved instantly after correctly fitting all my pods full of Reballs, I put it on, strapped it up once, twice, and three times. It has three straps to make sure that you are COMFY. Then I did runs, dives, and slides all around my basement because there was literally NO BOUNCE AT ALL. It is an incredible feeling. You dont even feel like you have anything on your back. It has heavy duty zippers, double stitching, and velcro, so it will last a long time It also has a pocket in the inside so you can keep money, keys, squeegees, or whatever in.
04 AKA Viking
scm
pandora
eyes and covers
other stuff( grips, rails, etc.)
Strengths:
Durable
Zppered pouch
Fits all sizes
Good price
Weaknesses:
None
Hard to find sometimes
Review:
This is an excellent product. If you are a bigger guy, don't hesistate to buy this pack or any others. It holds pods well and has a zippered pouch to hold money and other things. I have played with it for over 6 months and it has not started to fall apart and the velcro still works excellent.
Conclusion:
Good product, not one reason not to buy. As long as they make them, I will buy them.
Rating:
10 out of 10
Last edited on Monday, February 7th, 2005 at 8:01 pm PST
- Almost no bounce
-paintball bounces
-pocket to put stuff in
-sexy
Weaknesses:
-It takes a day to break it in
-the zipper kinda digs in
Review:
This pack is great , i tried a friends NXE pack and it bounces like crazy. The mantis has one main belt and two straps to adjust the fit. Thanks to the 2 straps it fits unbelievably snug its great. when running this pack has close to no bounce. THis is a great pack its an basically a Redz pack except it comes with the belt which equals saved money and it has a pocket. Oh and leave the pods in overnight itll help brak it in and if the zipper bothers you tuck it into the pocket duh
Conclusion:
This is a great product get it. If your looking at a Redz get this instead its the same thing but cheaper and has a pocket and better belt. THis is better than the NXE which has a decent amount of bouncing when running
blue 03 VF cocker, CP inline reg, CP flame drop with paintball inc on/off, STO Ram, Palmers Rock lp reg, palmers quick switch 3-way, shocktech supafly bolt, and a crossfire 47/3000 tank
Strengths:
Comfortable and really tight.
Weaknesses:
Moves and slides some when you run or dive
Review:
I think overall that it is a great pack and well worth your money, i wouldnt wear nething else, it has a pretty good price on it too to be that good, with redz you have to buy a belt and the pack seperate but the belt is built in on the mantis, and it has a zipper pocket on the inside to put stuff in like a pull through squeege for you scenario and rec guys
red smart parts impulse various up grades {will list soon}
Strengths:
Tuff material hidden pocket small profile built on belt one size fits all
Weaknesses:
None
Review:
this is great it fits me perfect for when i play at a field or in the woods 3+2 i don't use the extra 2 if im playing at a field don't need them this pack is great really tight and has a hidden compartment for your wallet or money. I got it for the price ($40) and because it has a one size fits all belt. reds u have 2 buy the harness and belt so this was a great deal.
Conclusion:
This is great im giving it a 10 because the price and value comparison to other harnesses. also it is so small and tight it fits perfectly on me
Generation E Matrix, Black (Soon to be all polished silver)
Mini Trinity, Tentacle Volumizers, Timmy Reg, ND'z Ball Detent Breech, CCM Lo Rise, Aardvark Bolt Kit
Angel AIR
Pro Team Warp Feed
Evo II
Strengths:
-Durable
-Tight
-Looks good
-Holds plenty of paint
-Doesn't EVER move
Weaknesses:
Straps are a little small for Attitubes..
Review:
This pack is probably the best I'll ever use, but being that it was my first one I think there is room to change that notion. I go out on the field with just three pods and it gets me through all my games, but I'm a front guy.
I run like a bat out of heck off the break and I'm one fast runner. I slide and jump and stuff all over the place but my pack never moves or opens pods. It's snug so it fits very well around your waste. It even has a nice little compartment in the back for a bonus; I always put my gloves in it.
Conclusion:
Buy one of these, I'm sure if you look around you can find one for less than $50 like it says on here. I got my for $30 something and I haven't been displeased once by it. I've used it for 2 years and it is just now starting to fall apart, but it's no big deal.
GREAT FIT, Tough construction, VERY COMFORTABLE, HIGH QUALITY
Weaknesses:
NONE. Unless u like to save $20, and still have a better pack
Review:
I play Left tape for a college paintball team, and usually carry 3 pods. I have the 3+2 pack after having more trouble and problems from dye packs. The matis is a high quality product, doesnt cut into ur sides, the wasit strap is the right thickness so its not covering to much of u p but stays on tight. Then there is the 2nd set of elastic velcro straps that allows u to fine tune it the way u like. apsolutley no bouncein around.
Next the Material is great. I have been playing in several tournies and practice 2 a week for the past 6 months. Witht he Mantis pack i still have no loose seems or threads. No rips and the velcro still holds and works as it did the first time i sued it.
The pack also has a zippered pocket where one kid i know would put a towel in there because he had a bad lower back and it gave him some more comfort. Other then that i put $$$/bills in there.
It holds 3 140 pods and has the extra elastic straps to hold 2 more. The straps have some velcro on the outside so when not in use they are velcroed to the pack so they don't get snagged on anything, and so u dont pull on one of those instead of hte velcro closure. I have only once used 5 pods and that was when i played back once. The 2 elastic sleeves hold ht pods "quite" securley, but that was my first time suing them. The pack still fits ok and tight with 5 pods, but u cna tell that there is a distinct difference when wearing, not uncomfortable, justa little more weight and pressure, will be the same on all pakcs that u can add more too.
Next the pods holders are a little stiff right away, but put the pods in the harness and leave them there over night and the next day it will be better. I have never lost a pod of had one open up and fall out of my harness as i dive into bunkers or the snake. So they will be held in tight and securely, buit easy to take out when needed with ur weaker hand too.
Also this model has the material to completely cover the pods, unlike the verison that is half wayh cut off. This is much better as it gives more softer material inbetween ur hard platic pods and the paintball. I have not taken close up bounces, but on the break i have taken several his to the pods and waved clean as they didnt break on the Harness.
I would take this harness over nay other harness out there right now. Unless maybe i needed to carry 12 pods out on the fields or more. But honestly how many front men are carrying 3 cases of paint out onto the field. So that wont happen.
Conclusion:
You will save some $$ when u compare it to other packs. Be more comfortable. THIS PACK ALSO LOOKS VERY NICE in all the colors. Wount have a moving pack or loose a pod while running and diving for the snake.
2k2 impy (black)
weird feedneck
ND blade brigger (red)
ND ti bolt pin
ND stubby bolt (white)
ND slick shot ram shaft
ND 15* asa
Rat hole hammer
Tape Worm (red)
SP smart grips (red)
Shocktech mini drop
Sidewinder (red)
Halo B w/ rip drive (smoke)
70ci Crossfire stubby or 45/45 Crossfire
And the thing is people don't really care what my setup is so I just waisted about two minutes of my life. : /
Strengths:
small profile
fits anyone
no bounce
pod straps have the perfect tightness
Weaknesses:
pinches my sides a bit
Nothing else
Review:
This is an awesome pack. Since most people like to bad news first I"ll start my review with the one and only weakness. This pack pinches my sides a bit when I'm popping out. I think I just have to wear it in some more though so maybe it's a temporary weakness. Let's hope.
Now for the good aspects of the pack. It has a super small profile and I like it alot. Also, it fits anyone. No matter if you are deathly skinny or outrageously large, this thing will fit.
This pack doesn't bounce either. I'm talking NOOO bounce at all. Last but not least, the pods fit perfectly into the staps. Not too loose, not too tight.
Oh yeah, and in my opinion, the elastic straps don't need wearing in. I'ts hard to get them in but not out.
Conclusion:
Overall, well, honestly this is the best pack I've ever put aroung my waist. No joke. The best. This is BETTER than Redz and cheaper. And as for the 32* Freestyle packs, if you want a poorly made rip off of the Redz pack, (which keep in mind is not as good as the Mantis) go for it. In conclusion.
BUY IT NOW!!! And if you don't, well, hmm, I can't do anything about it, you just don't get it. Your loss, Redz gain. (Which is bad!!) Help Mantis. Help them! 10 out of 10.
