Xvalve is it worth it?

[Gijim]

I'm debating on getting an Xvalve, I currently have a classic valve. I'm curious to hear the reasons to spend $200 on one, so list all the reasons you like it and try to convince me

[Skoad]

You know what would be cool? If people who were going to trade in their retro valve to get and x-valve, would help us classic valve guys out by swapping classic for retro, then they could send off the classic and still get the same discount off the x-valve.

[BlackVCG]

Yes. It shoots faster, it's more consistent at high speeds and it's a bit lighter than your valve. That's pretty much it.

It really comes down to ROF. If you don't need that, then there isn't much need for the X-Valve.

[darklord]

Yes, buy one if you have the cash.

No shootdown, fast recharge, reactive trigger, and of course, level 10 stock. So what you're getting is a lighter valve, higher ROF, and a reliable mechanical anti-chop system.

[Gijim]

How does it shoot faster? Thats where I get confused, not sure how it would help. That is something I would like from my mag.

[darklord]

The reactive trigger is best explained thusly: if you pull the trigger with 1lb of force, the valve will push it back with 2lbs. So basically, the trigger is returned at a higher rate than normal, meaning, you can achieve higher rates of fire.

[Gijim]

Thanks, that helps. By the way you all post answers fast, its just amazing:)

[ckyguy]

it also shoots faster by being able to recharge 7x (i think thats how many x) faster than the classic valve making it possible to propel more bps

[BajaBoy]

Originally posted by ckyguy
it also shoots faster by being able to recharge 7x (i think thats how many x) faster than the classic valve making it possible to propel more bps

i think it was 5.. but i could be wrong

[Kevmaster]

it can do 26 without shootdown, the classic can do 16...its not even 2x

[SlartyBartFast]

Originally posted by Skoad
You know what would be cool? If people who were going to trade in their retro valve to get and x-valve, would help us classic valve guys out by swapping classic for retro, then they could send off the classic and still get the same discount off the x-valve.

Sounds like a great idea. Not sure AGD would be too happy, but how could they stop you?

Either individuals need to organise separately, or someone could act as a go-between and set up the trades.

To make it worth the while for the guys with the retros, sweeten the deal and offer them a classic+cash deal for the retro. THey would then get their Xvalve even cheaper...

[SlartyBartFast]

Another thought though....

All those poor classic valves that are being melted down when they could have found a good home.

[thecavemankevin]

Originally posted by SlartyBartFast
Another thought though....

All those poor classic valves that are being melted down when they could have found a good home.

AGD is taking them out of circulation when you turn one in on an x-valve. Similar in the way that the treasury dept does with old money. AGD does this to cut down on future warrenty work as the valves get older, plus to propel the sales of the "newest thing." This way, when someone sees that you have an X-valve, they can say, "i need one too." And they will spend atleast 225 w/turn in of their valve to get one.

Ps. My x-valve will be ordered in a month or two :)

[cheetah256]

Originally posted by thecavemankevin


AGD is taking them out of circulation when you turn one in on an x-valve. Similar in the way that the treasury dept does with old money. AGD does this to cut down on future warrenty work as the valves get older, plus to propel the sales of the "newest thing." This way, when someone sees that you have an X-valve, they can say, "i need one too." And they will spend atleast 225 w/turn in of their valve to get one.

hehe...they'll never get my valve!!! mainly because xvalves don't fit in classic RT's : )

[TheJester]

they are so worth it, you can check mine out in my sig link, so 1 word....yes

Originally posted by SlartyBartFast
Another thought though....

All those poor classic valves that are being melted down when they could have found a good home.

no they don't, there was a thread a little while ago, and Tom says he feeds them to the elves