what ya think about those damn lasers...

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  • Hop Hop
    WaWa Weee Wa
    • Nov 2001
    • 123

    #1

    what ya think about those damn lasers...

    I have seem and use a laser pointer in a wood game during the years of paintball, and my question is.. is it fair? would people on the other team get piss off?

    I did it about 10 years ago... on a spider. since I join AO.. haven't had it since. I just like to know if this is fair to use in a public view?

    I remember back then.. I just point the light to the other side.. and I saw people running for their lives... so damn funny.

    thanks for your feedback.

    HopHop
  • onedude36
    Registered User
    • Feb 2005
    • 943

    #2
    I definately think that would be funny to see people freak out, though i really doubt they would. You might get some crazy people yellin at you like your gona blind somone or something. I think it would be cool unless you get the powerful kind that can start fires and pop balloons, etc
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    • Smoothice
      Registered User

      • Nov 2006
      • 4579

      #3
      I think it would be fine. I have contemplated that as well. Only problem is they usually work better (in my experience) when it is not very bright out.

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      • kruger
        KRUGER GRIPS

        • Jun 2004
        • 1915

        #4
        one problem with using a laser is that it is not very good for the eyes. Its all fun and games until you put an eye out.
        WOW, sigs. Havent seen these in a while here on AO.

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        • druid
          Mo Anam Cara
          • Mar 2006
          • 559

          #5
          I agree with Kruger...there's a reason why there's a sticker on them that says:

          WARNING: CLASS IIIA LASER PRODUCT.
          LASER RADIATION, AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT.
          Wavelength 630~680 nm
          Max output < 5mw

          intentionally or not, shined into an eye or magnified through a goggle lense can and will cause perminant damage. Don't believe me? Read for yourself...


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          • Pacifist_Farmer
            Registered User
            • Aug 2003
            • 740

            #6
            I love it when people on the other team use lasers.

            You see, the light sent out by the laser travels in essentially a straight line, a paintball does not. So it really is a rare case when the paintball hits where the laser is pointed.

            And for some one on the other team looking for you, theres a bright red dot on the end of your gun to shoot at.

            I never had a problem with others using them, but most of the people I played with did, so people stopped.

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            • Warwitch
              Resident Skeptic

              • May 2006
              • 3176

              #7
              Most fields will not allow the use of lasers due to the risk of loss of eyesight. Ask around, I havent seen anyone use them in a looooooong time.

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              • rawbutter
                Registered User
                • Feb 2007
                • 1463

                #8
                I've used lasers playing night games. But then again... we ALL had lasers (some people just bought the cheap pen lasers and taped them to their barrels), so no one was making a fuss.

                But I would never use them during the day. If you can see where your paintballs are going, then what's the point of a laser? It's only really useful at night because you can't even see your own gun clearly. It helps you send shots in the right direction.

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                • Toll
                  Registered User
                  • Jun 2005
                  • 758

                  #9



                  People can use them all they want. Most times people who use them in a serious fashion quickly figure out they are next to worthless. The people that contend that they make them better shots generally can't hold their aim over my face at 100 feet for .025 seconds.

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                  • Dend78
                    Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum
                    • Oct 2004
                    • 2963

                    #10
                    its kinda like sticking a scope on a marker kinda useless but looks cool, they do give you a point of aim though kinda like a ghost ring. my buddy actually used a pen laser pointer and duct taped it on his barrel
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                    • athomas
                      Of course it works-its AGD
                      • Jan 2002
                      • 8039

                      #11
                      I never liked the lazer sights. I did like the occluded sights and the nonmagnified red dot sites. They can be sighted for specific distances and can be extremely useful for aquiring a target quickly.
                      Except for the Automag in front, its usually the man behind the equipment that counts.

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                      • Jaan
                        It's Pronounced *John*

                        • Apr 2005
                        • 1310

                        #12
                        Originally posted by druid
                        ...or magnified through a goggle lense...
                        The lens in a goggle is magnified? I would think it would diffuse the light somewhat.

                        I've played against people with laser sights a few times. They make great aiming points.

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                        • druid
                          Mo Anam Cara
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 559

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jaan
                          The lens in a goggle is magnified? I would think it would diffuse the light somewhat.
                          I would think so too...but do you want to be the one to find out by losing an eye? I don't...

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                          • Hop Hop
                            WaWa Weee Wa
                            • Nov 2001
                            • 123

                            #14

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                            • tebo
                              Registered User
                              • Aug 2007
                              • 107

                              #15
                              I couldnt say anything about lazers im a tried and true speedballer.

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