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Kevmag
06-24-2002, 12:24 AM
I'm looking for an alternative tank to a Flatline. Don't get me wrong, I have one on my E-Mag and it's great. I just can't find one in stock. So with that in mind, what are some good alternative tanks that are readily available in the $250 range. Adjustable or fixed, no matter. The tank is for my Retro AM.

zvanut
06-24-2002, 12:27 AM
Nitroduck is good.

also Mac Dev

BlackVCG
06-24-2002, 01:29 AM
I would never let a NitroDuck tank near any of my guns.

As for Mac Dev, good tanks, but not on a Mag. Their output is not rated for over 600psi.

I would look into Air America or the PMI Pure Energy regs.

paintbattler
06-24-2002, 10:12 AM
I say get a 68ci 4500psi pure energy nitro tank. fiber wrapped too. they are very nice and work good on mags

RT_Luver
06-24-2002, 10:53 AM
I've heard that AA tanks are really good.

mykroft
06-24-2002, 11:58 AM
Buy the best, Max-Flo.

Best tank on the market. Ultra consistent, incredible flow & recharge rates, very reliable.

Kevmag
06-24-2002, 12:52 PM
So I can pick one of these up for around $250? Could I even get a good used Max-Flo tank?

marley618
06-24-2002, 12:55 PM
System X tanks are good, They are the only ones that kept up with Donggies emagnum board shooting at 30 bps. Check them out at www.modifiedpaintball.com

Will Wood
06-24-2002, 01:59 PM
2 max-flo's on my team yesterday at a tourney, both leaking. They always have problems with them. Don't get one. (Minor leak, they still could play, but had to keep on tinkering with it)

I would say get a Pure Energy, I have a 68/3000 steel pre-set one and it's great.

mykroft
06-24-2002, 02:09 PM
As long as you take care of the O-rings in a Flo, they work just fine. If they're leaking, get a rebuild kit.

System-X I'd avoid, due to massive quality issues with most of their other products (Polycarbonate bolts for an Angel? too bad they shear at the bolt pin)

RaV3n_Pa1ntba||
06-24-2002, 02:17 PM
I myself have been using a friends Angel AIR on my gun and i like it alot (not a mag) but usually i use a Pure Energy tank and i like those too :D.

If your looking for something similar to the Flatline i would go for the Hyperflows or Dynaflows.

Bob Mundon
06-24-2002, 02:28 PM
i hear centerflag tanks are great

Kevmag
06-24-2002, 04:26 PM
I think I'm going to pick up a used flatline or new crossfire or pmi.

Kevmaster
06-24-2002, 05:18 PM
Crossfires have the highest flow rates of all the tanks made during a recent test. ive had some good results with them, however, i opted to get a BE "Eagle Air" 68/3000 adjustable screw in tank. (im now selling it btw for around $150). Center Flags are GREAT, but cost ~$350-400

Snakebite78
06-24-2002, 06:21 PM
I have a 68 45 crossfire and have never had any problems with it. They are nice tanks, and not real expensive, plus I haven't heard bad stuff about them, and their flow rate is excellent.

booyah
06-24-2002, 09:41 PM
Go with a design we all know is good (its the same reg as in a mag) and get yourself a raptor tank. available in 3k or 4.5k tanks. I have one and between it and my mag reg i get +- 3 fps all day


-Booyah