Which would you take.... viking or matrix

[mark_426]

I'm stuck between two markers, not sure what deal I'd get on either...

PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY!
-A concern I have is parts for the Viking.
-As of now neither have eyes - no big advantages there.
-I know the ST matrix is probably(?) more rare.
-Which is easier to maintain?
-How efficent will the matrix be with the setup?
-Which is worth more?

#1:
03 Red Feather lite Viking
WAS
Black Razor trigger
Dye ultralite
WAS eyes/ Eye covers... not installed. gun needs to be drilled

or

#2 heres some more if these aren't good enough

Dust Colbalt Blue Shocktech Matrix
SN 01429
LED Board w/ GUN20 Chip
Black Image Bolt Kit
Black PBC Collar Locking Feed Tube
Silver Freeflow (Omega) LPR
Black New Designz Vertical ASA w/ gauge and Black New Designz 15* ASA
Black CP inline reg w/ Macroline fitting and Stock Centerflag
Black Kill Zone Dovetail rail with Black On/Off Adapter
Black Matrix LCD grips/Clear DYE LCD grips
TONS OF NEW O-RINGS - bought 2 weeks ago.


Images:
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#2:

[No sKiLLz]

Out of the two? Featherlight. No contest. Why the hell would anyone ever buy anything Shocktech? Especially their Matrix?

[Thermus]

That viking is insanely nice looking, go for it.

[ilikePB]

i don't own either, but from my reading about the two, the viking is very reliable. i've heard from a good amount of people that trixs have some problems. but like i said i don't own either, that's just stuff i've read on the net. a lot of people say the viking is a tank(very reliable), so that's why i'd choose it, plus it's way fast. my .02

[MMM]

I say Viking, don't worry about parts for it, AKA is still making markers and will continue to support them. Destructive Customs has finally come out with eye covers for the 03 Featherlights so you dont have to worry about that either. Maintanence on a Viking is a no brainer, wipe it down after you play, a few drops of AKA lube (AKA lube ony, don't use other brands) and that's it.

On a side note, The Matrix and the Viking shoot entirely different, if you like the way one shoots go with that one.

[mark_426]

no skilz - why not? whats wrong with their stuff?

MMM - can you describe this? ive never shot a matrix, but i did shoot an 04 destructive viking

thanks so far everyone

[No sKiLLz]

Shocktech Intimidator: $1599
Shocktech E-blade cocker: $1188-$1499
Shocktech Bushmaster: $777
Shocktech Mech Cockers: $645-760

Do any of these prices seem abnormally high to you? Shocktech thinks we're stupid, and will buy stuff because their name is on it. If you are going to look into a Matrix, start with something that has some value. If I were to buy another Matrix, Shocktech would be last on my list.

[coolcatpete]

the viking just because it is all around awsome, when the MATRIX is only awsome in certain aspects.
Pete

[mark_426]

hey pete reread please


but noskilz, is there anything wrong with the ST stuff by itself - just overpricing it? im not defending it, im just curious.

like the dark angels and such are way higher than a standard, and they simply look different as well.

thanks, keep em coming

[coolcatpete]

hey pete reread please

oops I misread the title.
Stupid public school. plus I was just reading a thread about shockers. My bad
Pete

[No sKiLLz]

For your money, you can do much better. The major difference would be the lack of ACE. The better alternative would be DM4, NYX, FF, or DYE Matrix. The DYE Matrix is the least expensive, but do yourself a favor and use the money you save to change out the regs.

[Bulldog]

but noskilz, is there anything wrong with the ST stuff by itself - just overpricing it? im not defending it, im just curious.

There's nothing wrong with Shocktech stuff, you're just paying for the name. Most of the time there is something out there that will perform just as good, if not better for less money. A good example would be the timmys. Shocktech timmy vs Alias. Just FYI, I own a shocktech marker. A bushmaster.


Edit: I voted Featherlight, like NS said, no contest.

[atm743]

same here go for the viking

That viking is insanely nice looking, go for it.

[mark_426]

viking seems like the majorities opinion

anyone know how much the viking weighs? (03 featherlite)

[LeatherPants]

Viking-

Like MMM before you could not put eyes on '03 Featherlights, which sucked! But now DC is making eye cover that allow it. So I would opt for the Featherlight and just wait for the eye covers. You should get a SCM also.

Performance wise it will be a great marker even w/o eyes just make sure you're using a halo. It shoots the same as the '04 once you put the SCM on.