pros and warpfeeds

[FESTUS33]

I tested the Prototype Warp.
I was truly impressed by what it could do,
even if we had to be Extra Careful of how we
handled it because of the material's used
in the prototype.
I had Warp's on my Tribal and my E-Mag for
about 1 1/2 yr's and loved the way they fed
my marker's. Then came Halo, this thing feed's
my marker's just as fast as I can fire it.
And I've made my marker about 1 1/2lb's lighter,
I know how to handle a marker with Warp but
because of where I play it's not so necessary
for me. I would'nt play for a team that did'nt
have a mix of at least 6>4, 4>3, 3>2, 2>1,
with Warp's taking up the Big end of the equation.
I'm just one of the guy's that fall on the small
end of the same equation. I guess what I'm saying
is a succesful team really need's a mix of feed
system's, spread properly on the field.
Rick

BTW Tom I need to talk to you about swapping
my E-Valve for an X-Valve

[Major Ho]

Paleeze, have you all ever played the snake with a warp feed. It works wonders...Just think about it, bending over backwards in odd angles, then my zgrip helped out a LOT too...
Like TK said, people arent willing to try new things...It might be human nature, maybe we are all creatures of habit.

[billmi]

It depends on the company. Some company's sponsorship contracts say that a team can not use a product made by a company that competes with them in any area.

See you on the field,
-Bill Mills

[dcmander]

Originally posted by halB
you dont really know how to use a warpfeed then. when you shoot left, you just tilt your gun to the side, and you can use your right hand to fire. also, all that sticks out is ur barrel. if u play sup air ball, and control the bunker, all they can see is ur goggles, so all they think ur doing is looking

Yes, I do. This is exactly how I feel also:

Originally posted by FeelTheRT
I've used a Warpfeed for a little while and noticed it is significantly heavier and slightly off balanced on some markers. The real reason why i didn't keep my Warpfeed was because I felt like i was being restricted on shooting on the left side. Yes, i know your supposed to tilt your gun and that is exactly what i did however it is hard to do it without your left shoulder sticking out. Surely its not impossible to do it properly without your shoulder sticking out, but it did cause some incomfort which i personally think was not worth it. When playing against some good eagles, having a few inches sticking out can make all the difference. IMHO, shooting over top just dosn't work. There are just too many bunkers that have advantages if you pop over the top for too long. Now, my personal needs do no reflect what i think of the concept of the product. I think the idea behind it is very thoughtful and a great inovation.

Great post, that is exactly how I feel. It just causes too much discomfort and creates balance issues for me.

Great product, doesn't fit me. Just like the Zgrip.

[Marek]

I think it just stems from ignorance. I played my 1st tourney with a warp feed Emag. Ppl were looking at me like I was weird, and a few brave souls actually spoke to me about my setup. After some clarifications, (yes, you can shoot sideways and upside down) the ppl I spoke too were geniunely impressed. I dont think its right for ppl to dog it if you havent even tried it.

"Its too heavy"
"It throws the whole gun/me out of balance"

Its just like everything else in life, you have to work at it to get better. Trying it out for 1 or 2 sessions to me is not a viable chance. Im purty sure that these pros didnt play 3 times, and all of a sudden they were really good. To me, having a warp is a great addition. Others disagree, but at least they have tried it (Im sorry, but 2 or 3 times to me is not trying it out) and dont like it. Plain and simple, a friend says that they are heavy, throw everything out of balance, "doesnt really help my style, since I dont get shot in the hopper anymore, from playing so long", etc. and other ppl hear and dismiss the product. Its about finding out what works for you (trial and error, experience, etc.) but still keeping an open mind to things around you that change, so you dont get left behind.

[FeelTheRT]

Originally posted by billmi
It depends on the company. Some company's sponsorship contracts say that a team can not use a product made by a company that competes with them in any area.

See you on the field,
-Bill Mills

yes but there are no other products like the Warpfeed so i just don't think it would make much sense for a company to say NO! You can't use the AGD Warpfeed!.

[Evil Bob]

"It only takes me a second to switch hands"

The problem with that is that's a full second that your hand is not on your trigger, you are not ready to fire. What do you do when you are playing hide and go seek around a bunker with someone on the other side? Keep switching back and forth? The advantage goes to the guy who can shoot first, especially if a ref is watching closely.

With the warp there is no need to remove your finger from the trigger, you are always ready to pull it... left, right, upside down, doesn't matter, it will feed and you don't need to switch hands.

-Evil Bob

[Blak Magic]

Yea but shooting out one side with warp has great advantage over another, instead of switching hands you have to lean over and its a really annoying position and not a very mobile one at that.

but warps kick.

If I was agd, i would not sponsor another team to just use my warp and use their own gun. IMO its like oh here use a warp we make but not our guns, cuz they must not be good enough for you.

PTP makes their own guns too.

[magnum19]

pros and warpfeeds

WOW! Sounds like we have alot of different opinions out there.Whether you use one or not,everyone agrees that the warp is an excelent product.It just comes down to personal "feel" for everyone, hopefully you will feel one again and change your mind about it. As of now my warp works great on my Angel, but i can't wait to put it on my new E-Mag Extreme! My whole team uses mags and a couple warps and we would love to be sponsored by AGD and spread the good word about warps and their awesome guns!

[IAMJaws]

Hey Bill, are you sure about bob and the latter part of the season w/o the warp?? I was talking to Mike Carey a few weeks back and he said that Bob was using the Warp at the world cup with the eggies2.

[Evil Bob]

Blak Magic...

You don't lean over any more then you do when you're playing tight to keep your shoulder/rest of your body behind the bunker out of harm's way.

Like I said, it did take some getting used to as the warp does add weight and bulk, but the tradeoffs for not having to switch hands in mid fight and always having your hand on the trigger regardless of the side you're shooting out of is priceless. Once I got used to it, I won't go back.

-Evil Bob

[Ryknow]

tom is right, nobody wants to try something new... me on the other hand.. well look at my sig img, z-grip and warp!

[SirOssis]

you either love them or you hate them(whether not liking the feel or playing against them). You wanna hear a lot of griping about the warp feed, go to any field where MIP or the AGD Pride/Lions are playing. Its all about getting people to experience the Warp(with and/or against them). Whenever we practice or on the rare rec days I always have an extra gun with warp set up for people to try(most want to try it after getting tagged by someone with one). By doing so I've been able to get a few to buy one on the spot, and a lot more to seriously consider it.