Warp user input please

[Konigballer]

hey guys,

I've been looking in the old threads but I need some more direct info than the usual "yeah I love it" or "yeah it sucks".

If you use or have used warp feed what do you think of it?

What are the most common field problems with it and what kind of maintenance does it need?

If you've ditched it and gone back to standard feed then why?

Thanks for your help

[Remington]

I had a warp feed not to long ago. I loved it but went to a vertical feed ULE body because of weight (I play front). I upgraded my warp to use 2 9volts for longer life and it seems like everyone likes to upgrade their warps with the 12volt and on/off switch mods. Lately though, I've actually been thinking of going back to a warp but I'll have to see how well my current setup does in the upcoming tournies. I would suggest buying a used warp feed just to try it out for awhile (it takes a little getting used to) and if you don't like it you can always sell it. Good luck, on your decision.

[Koosh]

I'm kinda like remington... I used a warp for a good 9 months, then went with a verticle body setup... Now every time I play I start to think "Man, my warp sure would come in handy here"...

They are basically maintenece free... you have to oil the disks every once in awhile, or maybe keep a spare drive o-ring just in case, but there really isn't much that could go wrong with it after you set it up right.

One of the big complaints from people who don't use it is that it's heavy. The warp itself is only 1 pound... sure thats like half of the gun if you use an 03 shocker or something like that, but it really doesnt make that much difference. It does feel heavier because you put the hopper on it, so that adds weight, but its the same weight that would be on top of the gun.

I'd say definately try one out. They aren't for everyone, but if its for you, you won't ever go back to a standard hopper.

[Z-man]

Yeah pretty much the same here. I have 2 of them and used one on my Classic RT for a year. Then I started playing with a Halo B.

I think because I don't play front and I an not nearly as competitive as some, that Iended up with the Halo B because it's just 1 less thing to work on (though my warp only messed up 1 time on me). As a back player more often than not, even if I am sticking out, I can see the stuff coming and duck back in. Again, it's personal preference and playing with it for 1 game won't tell you enough. Play with it for a few months at least before deciding.

[Konigballer]

this is good input guys, thanks

[�?�� �m���]

Where do i oil my discs? on the rod or the disc that holds the balls itsself? sorry for going off topic neways

the warp is an awesome upgrade i like how theres not a high vertical set up and it makes it so that your head will most likely be the highest part thats seen not your hopper, it helps feed fast if you have a slow hopper and its not all that heavy compared to the tank and gun itsself

[68magOwner]

playing front, i never really liked having teh warp, and in the back, if you really work on form, you can do fine, but having the warp makes it really easy to expose minimal surface/target area

[Methylphenidate]

umm i had a warp but ditched it for a couple of reasons.
the first is personal prefferance i think i learned to play vert and i couldnt get used to the hole not switching hands thing. however ill give the warp this because you dont switch hands you can quickly play both sides of your bunker and remain very tight. second being a front player i didnt not like the extra weight and the gun being off balance made it difficult to run and dive into bunkers. and i think ive gone through 2 or three warps having been cracked or busted completely when i dove into my bunker

[jayloo]

I tried to ditch it after playing with it for over a year straight. I jsut could not get into the swing of it. I have now purchased a second warp for my long awaited xmag.

Tip #1 I always put fresh bateries in my warp and put the old warp bateries in my revie...then the trash. You need fresh ones for sustained high rate of fire (olike 16bps). I always take it completely apart and clean it, lightly oil the disks and check the solder points. I soldiered all new wires to have a heavier gauge. I love it and will continue tournies playing with one. I have almost no profile with it. The only thing I dont like about it is when someone on the other team has one

Here is a pic of me in a tourney last Sunday at Apoc in WI. I owned that side of the field every time. Nothin nut hoppers and face masks.

[-=Squid=-]

Well, its pretty much love it or hate it. You HAVE to try it before you waste the money.

Common problems include it simply getting in the way, and wires coming off. I have seen people constantly have to resolder wires.

On the upside it takes the hopper off the top, but thats about all.

I, personally, wouldnt use it, but thats just because it seems inconvenient. Just give it a try, and if you cant, buy it. Theres a for sale forum here if you dont like it.

[MMM]

It's definitely not for everybody. Realze that it adds more complications to an already complicated system. If you don't have the patience to figure out all the quirks that go with the system don't bother yourself with it. If you do decide to go with one I'd recommend getting the big cell mod (from Havoc-online), the on/off is a must have too. And the bracket that comes with it sucks, go with a PUDBUDZ, much nicer. And yes, I use a warped system.

[tony3]

I would of considered keeping mine if I didn't have to re-solder the wires 3 times in 3 weeks, it just got old fast. To me, I can play just fine with the hopper on top, it was just another thing to go wrong. I can tuck myself in so none of my hopper is exposed, its not very hard. The warp in my opinion is for 2000 not 2004. In 2004 we have hoppers that can feed by themselves at 22+ bps, we have lower profiles, and we have no rises. In 2000 they had revvys, the warp was definitely the fastest out there. They used high rises, people still use high rises, but you don't see them like you used to. Warps were a good idea, just need to be updated imo.

[Konigballer]

why does the stock bracket suck?

Maybe I shouldnt get it then, I dont know anything about soldering wires.

[MMM]

The stock warp bracket is made so that it can be adjusted. There holes are stretched out so it's more like a groove and I could never get the screws in tight enough to hold it still. The PUDBUDZ bracket is much more solid. AS far as the soldering you never know what'll go wrong with electronics. The only thing I have had problems with is the warp cable I got for my Wicked Air Sportz board and it didn't have to do with any wiring on my warp. I have friends with soldering irons, they take care of me.

As far as the so not 2004 comment I haven't found anything that is so far. I've gone through 4 Halo B's, all huge disapointments, busted in all kinds of different ways. The Apache is still luke warm for me as far as performance. I have a friend with a q-loader and I think that has potential but the jury's still out. With technology being where it is today I think all the hopper/feed systems on the market today are sorely lacking.

[vf-xx]

I ran a warp on my emag and now on my RTP and I love it. It takes some getting used to the balance. I could never get the whole swtiching hands things down, so this works wonders for me. I think the biggest thing I like about it is having a clear feild of view over the gun, no hopper to obstruct it.

I haven't had the eletronics problems that other folks have. I've run various mods through both my warps, and currently my favorite is the 10.8v battery pack. I had it made locally and it's done wonders for my warp. I've also never had problems with the bracket.