Foamie vs. No Foamie

[RogueFactor]

Been doing lots of tinkering these last few years while the economy has been bad. I havent really decided on this one feature though.

The good- The foamie supposedly makes the bolt-strike softer on paint. This sounds great in theory, but Ive noticed that when I use a bolt without a foamie it works just as well.

The bad- Foamies come off. For some its a major annoyance, for others its of little consequence. They are also a consumable, so you must buy more. Great for the manufacturer I guess, annoying for the customer.

Here is a pic of the v1 ULE bolt I created a few years ago now. More info can be found here: http://www.pblegion.com/showthread.php?t=2797 . I made it without a foamie for the purpose of simplicity.

So now the question is...do you prefer a foamie or no foamie on your bolts?

[pillage]

Is ANS still making level7 bolts?

[hill160881]

Foamie is better at higher rates of fire.

[koleah]

The Kaye decreed a foamie.

Therefore: a foamie.

[Frizzle Fry]

Is ANS still making level7 bolts?

No, but that's a good thing. They're QC and business ethics have both gone down the tubes.

[SSP-SheiK]

I am sorry, but i am confused... isnt that a picture of a venturi bolt?

[going_home]

I dont think any other markers have a foamie.
I wouldnt think it really matters.

I've found that I experience roll outs like a cocker if it comes off the bolt.
Last time I lost a foamie I realized it because of the roll outs.
But Gorilla Glue super glue works great (less filling).

[cougar20th]

These gonna be Aluminum or stainless?

[chinstrap]

I can't tell a difference between foamie and no foamie, except that when I'm using a foamie, I worry about the foamie coming off. Therefore, when I'm not using a foamie, I worry less.

Verdict: no foamie.

What I would really like is a foamie that was held on by something other than glue. Maybe a foamie with a screw in it that you screwed into the bolt or something.

[cockerpunk]

you need to make sure the bolt prevents roll back. foam/softface stuff is great for that. i suspect it has less to do with "bolt strike" as much as the ball always being in contact with the bolt face.

[Chronobreak]

I find the foamie is not needed on the lvlx bolt, except if it isnt there the additional gap allows for more paint movement in the breech, potentially causing issues.

a delrin piece of plastic as a spacer or replacement for the foamie works jsut fine. maybe even ebtter since it can be slightly more rigid and left in longer with a tighter fit

[hill160881]

Ok i want the bolt as light as possible and a foamie is lighter. So if the whole point is weight, then a foamie is a must, think of the material that has to be removed to use a foamie.

[wimag]

not interested in going to your site to look at info you should post here if seriously interested in public opinion.
Other than that looks like any other worthless ANS / venturi type bolt that is good at removing money from people who do not know any better.

Foamies add nothing and once they blow off the bolt means less I will have to fuss with.

[Zone Drifter]

I've experienced busting balls just from the force of the bolt on paint using a stock lvl 7 steel bolt. Once i used the one with a foamie I found that I never broke a ball due to the force of the bolt. Even my friend who has a sydarm was having the same problem with some paint, but once he put a foamie bolt in, problem went away.

It's better for softer paint, is what im saying. If you get your paint at walmart, you'll be fine, because that junk never breaks, lol.

[hill160881]

not interested in going to your site to look at info you should post here if seriously interested in public opinion.
Other than that looks like any other worthless ANS / venturi type bolt that is good at removing money from people who do not know any better.

Foamies add nothing and once they blow off the bolt means less I will have to fuss with.