Which Hi performance tank is best???

[CpSuPeRkId]

i have 400 and am looking for a new tank. my choices right now are the max flo, apocalypse 2k, or a flatline. i want the flatline but i dont like the fact that you need a drop. i like how a max flo mounts right on there and has a perfect feel to it. i konw how max flos perform but am leaning towards an apocalypse 2k because its not as bulky as a max flo and the 2Ks are supposed to be as good if not better than max flos. the 2ks are alot lighter and smaller than the old bulky apocalypses. but which high performance nitro system do u guys think is best and why??

[TRIAD]

Air America tanks are outdated. They were good when they were invented, but not much has changed on them. I would go with a flatline. Just because you have to buy a drop for it doesn't make it bad. That doesn't make any sense. You're spending 400 on an air system, and you're going to go cheap because of the need for a drop?

[spazzed]

Yup, Triad hit the nail on the head.

[Kevmaster]

id look at a DynaFlow/HyperFlow. i love mine and think they are the best tanks out there

[Phil]

I have an Apoc2k on my emag and it rocks. How does a freaking regulator get outdated? Either it supplies air adequately or it doesn't. Mine does. Anyway Air America is a good solid company that gives you a lifetime warranty and has excellent customer service. I wont use anything else. You have made three good choices. You wont go wrong if you buy either of the three.

[i-luv-my-rt]

I think Air America is also outdated. There quality is still very good but they havent gotten better or worse in years. I would go with the Max-Flow or a Macdev COnquest. The conquest has the dovetail so it can be mounted right under the grip, i have mine set-up like that. Go to macdev.net Alot of people are spending alot of money on these tanks b/c of how good they are.

[TRIAD]

I figured I'd spark some conflict with that comment.

I never said they were bad, just that they're not the best. And a reg becomes outdated because it was created quite a few years ago, and has not been truly updated. They were great regs back in the day, because of their quality and technology. But today, they're outdated.

[shartley]

[TRIAD]

SHartley, I never said they were horrible. They are heavier and just not "refined" like other, newer regs. Look at the MaxFlo's, they just updated their regs. And crossfire just updated theirs. Therefore, there are better regs out there that, while maybe not a whole lot better, are still a better choice. All I know is, when I'm in the market for an adjustable tank, I'm going to go wtih a flatline.

[covadsucks]

Triad,
You are saying the AA regs are outdated when they are based upon the A.I.R. Valve technology that Tom created. It's a simple but effective regulator that still delivers when it needs to. Not to bash the AIR valve or AA or Triad but please don't start slamming a company when you don't have all the facts. I made that mistake a while back and now have changed the manner in which I post.

[TRIAD]

I said they were outdated, not terrible. What I'm saying is there are new tanks, made with newer technologies. I would jump on a chance to get an AA tank for cheap, but if you're going to get one new, I'd go with a Flatline.

[Hexis]

[hardr0ck68]

you say maxflows were updated but what really changed? they just update them every so many years to change the looks its still the same basic maxflow that it was 5 years ago just a lil nicer lookin. as For AA regs, isnt the apoc 2k a new verson of the apoc? isnt that an update? oh well, and i also belive alot of the companys out there are changin there designes just to CLAIM improvements, they wont show tests of them to prove it. and please dont get me started on the crossfire test, that was not conducted as well as it should have been. so your sayin basically, newer is better than tryed and true? personally if i were jumping outta plane i weould want the used, well serviced, tried parachute modle, not the exparamental one; that could just be me tho. i would say if your lookin to buy used get a raptor they seem to be the red headed step child of the Air America line, just as good of a reg, lighter than an Apoc same basic reg and you can pick one up for 130-150 easy. if your goin new save yourself some $$ with the flatline. i wont speak of max flows because i have had nothing but problems with mine, but the problems were a result of a lame user (me).

[covadsucks]

You're right Triad, you didn't say they are terrible and I too would take a 4500 Flatline anyday, but seeing as how they are far and few between still...An Air America Apocolypse 2k for 374.95 is not too bad a deal. Air America sent me an email offering them for said price in 68 and 88/4500 sizes.

[ah137]

Originally posted by kevmaster
id look at a DynaFlow/HyperFlow. i love mine and think they are the best tanks out there

I have seen a few friends, tanks crap out on them. I would go with the flatline. I really like mine, It has superior features when compared to any other tank.

It is by far the best designed reg made to date.

Also the new flatlines are 5 year hydo!

Hills