pure energy or crossfire

[scribe]

just wondering which company is overall...better and more reliable. thinking of getting a new 68/4500

[Fade]

I personally like Pure Energy, but Cross-fire is just as good (so i hear).

Either or is good if you ask me

[TraXeR]

For tanks? basically the same thing ,crossfire is just more expensive. you wont notice any real difference besides the label.

[shivors]

I have used 3A tanks for over a year and they run great for me (in a Spyder). Just in case you were considering others brands. Got my 68/4500 on the good ol EBay for 165.00.

[PRPB]

Crossfire is a much better tank the PE. I always see problems with PE tanks mainly leaks. I see a lot more crossfire tanks at work and it is rare that I see one with a problem.

[FreakBaller12]

crossfire>pure neergy
nuff' said
higher flow, and just a better tank, you get what you pay for.

[powerofthegospel]

I've had 2 pe tanks and no problems w/either of them (one being a carbon-fiber 68/45). I've heard that the threading on crossfire tanks can be weird, but they also do have a higher output (better if ur runnin a mag). My advice is go with whichever you can find a better deal on.

Peace,
J.J.

[TeamNausea]

Crossfire. Cant say I'd reccomend a 3a though.

[68magOwner]

ive only had a crossfire, but my teammates have had ACI, PE, AGD, ect, and honestly, there isnt any real performande difference between tanks today that i can see, they all work preety well, but for the $100 i got ti for, i am ver happy with my tank

[Dryden]

I've owned a Nitro Duck and a Pure Energy, and my teammates all have Crossfires. I honestly can't tell the difference, other than the fact that the Pure Energy is significantly lighter. PE 68/4500s can be found brand new for around $200 with a 5-year hydro, so they're definately worth a look.

I've read a lot of complaints on the Internet regarding the PEs, mostly early models at that, though I've read a lot of good things too. I think the sheer number of problems people are reporting can be attributed to the fact that there are simply more PEs out there ... I mean, every pro shop in the USA seems to be an authorized Pure Energy dealer.

FWIW, mine hasn't given me a lick of trouble since I've had it, nor has any PMI product I've ever owned in 10+ years of playing.

[Carbon]

Crossfire. I have seen a number of PE tanks with faulty check/fill valves. i have a 2 1/2 year old Crossfire, no problems with it.

[Josh2Xtremes]

Crossfire

Well let's see...what do the Oakland Assassins, Effect, Avalanche, the Naughty Dogs and Brimstone Smoke all have in common? Air. They all use Crossfire and so do I. Crossfire tanks are the best. Period.
Josh

[tonybhall]

I've used both

My first two tanks were PEs and I had problems with both of them. Leaks mostly. Then I got a crossfire, no problems so far. Both my team mates started out with PEs and one of them had a problem with his as well. We all use crossfire now.

I know people who repair markers and two who run paintball proshops. They both recommend Crossfire over PEs due to their experience selling and working on them.

Hope this helps,