Got 2004 Max Flo

[UThomas]

Alright, got my 2004 Max Flo in last night for $400. I've owned every generation max flo, and this clearly is the best yet. The changes I noticed:

-Much lighter (not much heavier than my crossfire preset)
-built in dove tail rail
-Filter in the fill nipple
-Fill nipple cover
-one piece (instead of 2 tubes)

Overall I'm very pleased. I must say, it came to me with the tank and regulator not screwed together. I called the place I bought it from to *****, but they said it is now standard like that. That way you can take it apart for plane trips, or change out bottles. You just thread it together and there is an oring that seals it (no tape, thread sealant or anything). Called SP and they confirmed.

Anyway, I'll try to get pics up tonight.

BTW: Lets keep this focused and not turn it into a Smart Parts is the Great Satan thread. They may have predatory business practices, but they do make good products.

[GT]

Re: Got 2004 Max Flo

Originally posted by UThomas
BTW: Lets keep this focused and not turn it into a Smart Parts is the Great Satan thread. They may have predatory business practices, but they do make good products.

ehhh dynaflo and teh flatline are mo' betta'

[Steelrat]

Just bought a new-style dynaflow, with the detatchable dovetail mount. Since SP has made me, ah, upset, and the flatline is being discontinued, I was left with little choice.

[-=Squid=-]

Re: Got 2004 Max Flo

Originally posted by UThomas
BTW: Lets keep this focused and not turn it into a Smart Parts is the Great Satan thread. They may have predatory business practices, but they do make good products.

More like, they have other people design good products for them to make.

I hope its better than before, because my old maxflo was total crap... and no, im not just saying that because I dont like smart parts.

EDIT: No more flatlines?? Care to enlighten me?

[chairman_mao]

Glad to hear you're happy with your purchase. I think I'll stick with AA tanks though

[wyn1370]

I would get one, but only if I can get it used later. (yeah won't buy new products from SP)
It's nice to see them lighten up since maxs and the conquest are the only two sytems I've heard of that can be run without an inline reg.

[the123]

Originally posted by Steelrat
Just bought a new-style dynaflow, with the detatchable dovetail mount. Since SP has made me, ah, upset, and the flatline is being discontinued, I was left with little choice.

Good choice on the Dynaflow over the new Maxflow. The new Dynaflow is still several oz. lighter than the Maxflow. Also, the Dynaflow can handle much more abuse and will probably last longer.

[tony3]

I really like the new maxflos, but I think I'd take an 03 conquest over one, but nice purchuse none the less*thumbs up*

[68magOwner]

every max flow? you wouldnt happen to have a spare bottel that goes the the reverse-threaded max flow would you? pleas PM me

[thecavemankevin]

Re: Re: Got 2004 Max Flo

Originally posted by -=Squid=-

EDIT: No more flatlines?? Care to enlighten me?

amongst AGD stopping production of the e/xmags they are stopping production of the flatline

Tom stated this in an allternate thread

[paint magnet]

Man, this sucks. Someone bought a new SP product, I found out about Flatline tanks being cancelled, and was reminded of the E/Xmag cancellation all in the same thread

[UThomas]

68magowner - sorry, I don't have any of the old ones. My last one was stolen thats why I replaced it with another max flo (insurance reasons).

Ok, pics:

Case:



The whole kit:



Reg close-ups:





72 CI peanut tank:



Put it all together:



Mounted on Worr Bladed Evolution-X:

[coolcatpete]

looks pimp I may need to pick one up.
Pete

[LeatherPants]

I do like the look of the new Max Flos. But I honestly always had problems with spiking on MF. I owned 2 Impulses....way way long ago. An Adrenalin and a Rat. Both marker I had problems with the MF spiking and creeping. I found them a b**** to maintain.

[DK1]

Tell us how long the On/Off valve goes before it starts leaking. Best way to tell is to turn it off, disconnect the macro, and plug the loose end with your finger. It'll build up pressure slowly if you hold your finger there long enough. From what I've heard, ALL MF's on/offs do that after very few uses.... mine sure does.

DK1