Pinokio Hoppers on a mag

[stevewar]

I have a personal reason why I won't buy a rotor, and am looking at the pinokio. I've read some reviews on pbnation, but would like to hear feedback from an AO'er who has used one.


Much appreciated!

[VailSkibum]

^^^ +1

[my automag]

I have a personal reason why I won't buy a rotor, and am looking at the pinokio. I've read some reviews on pbnation, but would like to hear feedback from an AO'er who has used one.


Much appreciated!

Could you please share the ROTOR dilemma, I am about to shell out money on one and would like to know whats up just in case... or if others think it's ok.

I have no experience at all with using the Pinokio, but my buddy got one barely used and loves it... but that is his FIRST hopper ever so he doesn't know issues with others to compare either.

[stevewar]

Could you please share the ROTOR dilemma, I am about to shell out money on one and would like to know whats up just in case... or if others think it's ok.

I have no experience at all with using the Pinokio, but my buddy got one barely used and loves it... but that is his FIRST hopper ever so he doesn't know issues with others to compare either.

I don't have any personal experience with the Rotor, but it does get first class reviews so if you're up to spending the dough, I think you'll be happy with it.

My reason for not buying dye is personal. Years ago I shot Dave Dehaan in the a$$ and he wiped it. You might know him as David Youngblood, the founder of Dave Youngblood Enterprises (DYE). That's why I won't buy anything dye. It's pathetic I know.

[my automag]

I don't have any personal experience with the Rotor, but it does get first class reviews so if you're up to spending the dough, I think you'll be happy with it.

My reason for not buying dye is personal. Years ago I shot Dave Dehaan in the a$$ and he wiped it. You might know him as David Youngblood, the founder of Dave Youngblood Enterprises (DYE). That's why I won't buy anything dye. It's pathetic I know.

Damn, I wouldn't blame you, sometimes the little things make the BIGGER effect, just others don't care because it ain't their skin... I feel for ya, don't feel silly at all.

So he likes to WIPE, hmmm. Good to know, if I ever come face to face with him I will remind him...lol.

Hearing that almost makes me not want to get it now he he, I hate cheaters at any level... but I never met the guy so I will leave it at that.



Enjoy the pinokio if you get lucky and get it, it could be better than the rotor, who knows.

Thank you for sharing also, D.K.

[Me�iCX]

I tested a Pinokio during LL3 when they first came out. Worked great all weekend. Not a fan of the nose cone but it does give you the option of adding capacity when you need it. If the rotor wasn't available, I'd be using a Pinokio.

[stevewar]

I tested a Pinokio during LL3 when they first came out. Worked great all weekend. Not a fan of the nose cone but it does give you the option of adding capacity when you need it. If the rotor wasn't available, I'd be using a Pinokio.

Did you use the nose cone, because that's actually one of the things that I really like about it, the extra capacity. I have a qloader hooked up right now which I haven't gone out and played with yet, and I think I'm goig to pick up a pinokio as well, and play with each of them for a 1/2 day to see which I like

[ricco220273]

I used a pinochio hopper for a year
It worked great and as no problems keeping up
The nose looks a bit goofy at first but it does the job
The only reason I don't use it know is because it has a but if a tall profile
So I switched to the a rotor
But I always have my pinochio as a back up
The pinochio is great on batteries
It is an all round good hopper and well worht the money
It is just a little tall for my likeing
My wife switched for the same reason
My friend uses a karni and swears by it
Just my two cents
I hope this helps

[stevewar]

I used a pinochio hopper for a year
It worked great and as no problems keeping up
The nose looks a bit goofy at first but it does the job
The only reason I don't use it know is because it has a but if a tall profile
So I switched to the a rotor
But I always have my pinochio as a back up
The pinochio is great on batteries
It is an all round good hopper and well worht the money
It is just a little tall for my likeing
My wife switched for the same reason
My friend uses a karni and swears by it
Just my two cents
I hope this helps

If you have a spare and it's in decent condition, I'd be interested in buying it off of you.

[robander3]

And here's my 2 cents as well.
I just got one, its a HUGE upgrade from an egg II, like night and day.
I used it on my emag and on my warp left ULE mag. works amazing. Sits on the gun nicely and has a nice feel to it. I used it with both guns with and without the additional nose cone and felt great ether way. Kept up no problem with my emag (3.2 software) and the ULE mag (ULT trigger tuned very well IMO)

So I would recommend it to anyone. very durable, fast, great operation, good on batteries, no "lag" like I got with my egg II's eyes.

I play mostly wood/rec ball. I haven't taken it onto a speedball type setting yet.

Hope this helped

-Rob

[Newt]

I don't have any personal experience with the Rotor, but it does get first class reviews so if you're up to spending the dough, I think you'll be happy with it.

My reason for not buying dye is personal. Years ago I shot Dave Dehaan in the a$$ and he wiped it. You might know him as David Youngblood, the founder of Dave Youngblood Enterprises (DYE). That's why I won't buy anything dye. It's pathetic I know.

No, that's 100% legit. If you can't trust someone not to wipe, don't trust them with your money.

My $0.02? Buy a used one. It actually creates competition for him.

[magtard13]

dude, you watch a vid of the performance and specs on the pinokio and you'll be sold period. i just got mine in the mail. the only hoppers im familiar with is the old evolution hopper from view loader. but seeing the pinokio in action and knowing the capacity and capability and weight... thats it. thats the hopper your gonna want. and i put it atop my mag, it dont look huge at all. it's perfect.
go for it

[stevewar]

And here's my 2 cents as well.
I just got one, its a HUGE upgrade from an egg II, like night and day.
I used it on my emag and on my warp left ULE mag. works amazing. Sits on the gun nicely and has a nice feel to it. I used it with both guns with and without the additional nose cone and felt great ether way. Kept up no problem with my emag (3.2 software) and the ULE mag (ULT trigger tuned very well IMO)

So I would recommend it to anyone. very durable, fast, great operation, good on batteries, no "lag" like I got with my egg II's eyes.

I play mostly wood/rec ball. I haven't taken it onto a speedball type setting yet.

Hope this helped

-Rob

Thanks for the helpful review, I'm sold. I'm going to try a Pinokio versus the qloader and see which works best for me. I'll let you guys know in a acouple of weeks. I still need to get the xvalve dialed in, and with 19 month old twins, time is premium.

[stevewar]

No, that's 100% legit. If you can't trust someone not to wipe, don't trust them with your money.

My $0.02? Buy a used one. It actually creates competition for him.

haha thanks Newt; who needs a therapist when AO'ers have your back?

[Newt]

You maaaay want to skip the Qloader. Never had good experiences with that.