Originally Posted by
magtard13
well, i just refuse to believe that my Automag is "obsolete". it does the exact same thing as the modern markers do, just not as fast. and it's all mechanical. so what. big deal.
to me, it's the best out there.
That is like saying a Shelby Cobra is "obsolete".
The field owner you spoke with is probably not helping the sport, OR his personal business with that approach. It's not the marker that makes the player, it's the PLAYER.
So many fields (pro-shops) have gone bankrupt by promoting complex, electro, high-ROF markers to every player that walks through the door. They anticipate increased paint sales, but don't see how it can drive players OUT of the sport! Costs too much to play, every weekend. Marker is too complex to tech on their own. LOTS of overshooting issues on the field when the high ROF kiddies throw a rope of paint at rookie players, etc. The end result is few players and reduced revenues.
What field owners SHOULD do is promote the sport, and find hardware that fits to the player. It's NOT about ROF!!!! I can't stress that enough!!! Find a marker that allows the player to spend (in paint) what they can afford, AND what they are comfortable working on them selves. This will also minimize overshooting, so EVERYONE is happy!!! This keeps people in the sport, which is really the key to surviving in this industry. This is one of the key reasons I have supported AGD for so many years. The Mag lineup HELPS keep people in the sport! Mags are reliable, they shoot great, and they do what the user asks of them, without being overly complex. It's a great platform for ANY player at any skill level. For the fields that don't recognize this dynamic, too bad... They are missing out on one of the best products the industry has to offer, and in doing so, are loosing long term business (survival) in favor of the quick buck.
Too bad about the field... Sounds like they have past their prime, and don't see the big picture any more. You are always welcome to visit Charleston and get some fun rec-ball action. I'll promise plenty of Mag shooters on the field, lots of people to shoot at, AND true respect for some of the "old skool" hardware!!!
Last edited by Skeeter; 07-19-2011 at 12:23 PM.
Time is what keeps things from happening all at once
so i made the long trip for nothing almost... it's about 45min to get there. they dont have any speedball anymore! that was my favorite at that place... they only do woods. which is ok, but i really miss speedball, and they had the best fields... and.... i dont even want to say this..... he saw my Mag and said "wow i havent seen one of those in years" he said because their obsolete
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Late 90's was the best pball era for me (in my humble opinion).
but whatever... i still love my Mag. 
