NPS bows to SP

[manike]

Originally posted by Tyger
But isn't "Diablo" and "Draxxus" the same company / thing?

At least that's what I thought....

Not in the slightest. How could you be so wrong? I thought conspiracy theorists never had flaws to their ideas...

Both Draxxus and Diablo paint is made by Pro Caps, but Draxxus and Diablo are different brands owned and operated by different companies.

There is a huge overlap in the USA where NPS has exclusive rights to Pro Caps paint so you get NPS selling both brands in effect, but in the rest of the World if you are buying Draxxus Richmond gets all your money, but if you buy Diablo, Gino gets some of your money and Richmond gets some of your money.

Not the same thing, all though the product is made by the same company originally.

[Tyger]

Originally posted by manike


Not in the slightest. How could you be so wrong? I thought conspiracy theorists never had flaws to their ideas...

Well, that's why I'm not a true "Conspircy theorist"!

But their web site (diablodirect.com) is registered to National Paintball Supply. And I thought that Diablo was sued over the use of the name "Diablo" (IE THe "Diablo" pump gun NPS had out.) And they turned the keys over as it were in settlement.

Ahh, either way, it still stinks IMHO. Smells a lot like good 'ol "Home Cookin'"...

-Tyger

[Kevmaster]

Tyger, I have a feeling that although the tourny scene may have played a large factor in NPS's decision, it was based more on financals of the timmy/32* line. NPS has always been the one to challenge the game and make the fiscally smart decision as opposed to the 'kind' decision. Im sure that they are NOT paying $75 per electro made and are NOT paying $1 million up front. However, if they hop on it helps SP and they have a working agreement with SP to continue at their discounted rate even while the smaller companies are demolished by the (proposed) fees. Plus, I think that Gino likes selling SP equipment/stuff in general :)

[INSANEautomagER]

i'm so selli the freak and getting a evil pipe

[ERut]

SP= stupid pricks

[Hoplon]

Bypassing NPS is a brillant move by smartparts. I'm starting to think they might actually pull this lawsuit off...

I say we all go back to pumps only.

[Eatem Alive]

From a very good friend of mine who is an "upper employee" at NPS...

...Smart parts was awarded 4 patents that cover most all electronic gun configurations. To avoid infringement, National Paintball Supply recognizes these patents and has paid for a licensing agreement to produce electronic guns which may or may not contain components or systems covered by these patents...

Take it for what it's worth. I think it is a pretty crappy lawsuit which will end up alienating some people and putting up walls in a sport, of what i think, has the most close knit participants of any sport.

[WARPED1]