JT Sports 2010 Product Line – FX Concept Series, IVT Tanks, & Proflex Revolutions

Chuck Geiling, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jason Israel, Product Develop Manager, at JT Sports introduce us to the 2010 line of products at the 2009 Paintball Extravaganza. JT has spent a lot of time repositioning…

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JT Sports 2010 Product Line – FX Concept Series, IVT Tanks, & Proflex Revolutions

Chuck Geiling, Director of Sales and Marketing, and Jason Israel, Product Develop Manager, at JT Sports introduce us to the 2010 line of products at the 2009 Paintball Extravaganza. JT has spent a lot of time repositioning themselves in the market from sewn goods, tanks, markers, loaders, accessories, etc. They are celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a new line and new look. FX Concept Series (sewn goods) FX Armor – Foam padding, polyester sleeveless design, mesh for breatheability. FX Elbow Pads – EVA padding for bounce protection, included gloves, elastic straps. FX Gearbag – soft contruction, for folding when not in use. FX Knee Pads – super light weight and comfortable. FX Harness Light – Fits up to 13 pods, hugs well, 4 point elastic belt system. FX Gloves – Olive or Grey color, silicon and Kevlar for reinforcement. FX Tank Covers – Olive or Grey color, flap design with zipper, two-ply neoprene bottom for impact, silicone print for grip. FX Harness – 4+5 Harness, inside print for branding, pull tabs, thermo formed lumber support with neoprene inserts. FX Travel Bag FX Pants – Olive and Black/Grey, Cargo Pockets for storage. Lifestyle Line – 6 New limited edition tee shirts, 2 new hoodies (one zip one pullover). Masks Proflex Revolutions – 2 colors white and black, 260 degree field of vision, soft skirting and interchangeable ears, modular for easy snapping and swapping of accessories. JT Flex 8 – Reverse sand, olive colors, headsheild, perfect for scenario …

Tanks – Low Pressure vs High Pressure Output Tanks

QUESTION: How do you know which tank to get, high pressure or low pressure- Do you own an Angel? Yes? Get a low pressure tank No? Get a high pressure tank EVERY SINGLE PAINTBALL GUN USES HUGH…

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Tanks – Low Pressure vs High Pressure Output Tanks

QUESTION: How do you know which tank to get, high pressure or low pressure- Do you own an Angel? Yes? Get a low pressure tank No? Get a high pressure tank EVERY SINGLE PAINTBALL GUN USES HUGH PRESSURE 850psi Output, every single one except the angel. Ok, this show I talk about the difference between a low pressure tank, and a high pressure output tank. Low Pressure= 4500psi in the tank, regulator outputs at 450psi High Pressure = 4500psi in the tank, regulator outputs at 850psi Every single paintball gun designed today is designed to work on HIGH PRESSURE TANKS. There is only 1 gun designed to work on LOW pressure, thats a 2005 Angel. If your gun is NOT a 2005 Angel, go with a high pressure tank. The high pressure tanks recharge faster, they have better resale, and they work on EVERYTHING. If you want a low pressure tank, it’s your gun. You will not a notice a difference, except when you go to sell it. When it doubt, go high pressure. Think of your regulator as a water bucket, do you want to fill it at 450 drops per minute, or 850 drops per minute? High pressure regulators are the best way to go. Low pressure regulators being “easier on regs” is a myth, what is it easier on? the orings? no, the spring? the spring stack? The metal? Negative ghost rider go high pressure, and play paintball! Enjoy!!

Catalina Cylinders Aluminum Oxygen Tanks Jumbo D

• Produced from high strength aluminum alloy 6061-T6
• Stamped with required U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC) Markings
• Standard finish is brushed body with natural unpainted dome

Product Description
Catalina Cylinders Aluminum Oxygen Tanks Jumbo D is produced from high strength aluminum alloy 6061-T6. The cylinders are stamped with required U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transport Canada (TC) Markings. Standard finish is brushed body with natural unpainted dome…. More >>

Catalina Cylinders Aluminum Oxygen Tanks Jumbo D

Crosman AirSource, pre-filled, disposable, two 88 gram CO2 tanks

• CO2 ACCESSORIES

Product Description
AirSource, the new, pre-filled, disposable, 88 gram CO2 tank has now been designed into a series of Crosman air rifles. AirSource not only allows more shots, up to 400 on one tank, but the accuracy and consistency is greater because of the larger reservoir of CO2…. More >>

Crosman AirSource, pre-filled, disposable, two 88 gram CO2 tanks

High Pressure & Low Pressure Paintball Tanks

This is the only way I can finally answer this never ending question about “High Pressure Output vs Low Pressure Output” tanks. Unless you own an Angel, use the high pressure output tank. Even the Mini functions just fine with a high pressure output tank. Enjoy!

3 Pack Kingman Spyder 20oz Co2 Paintball Gun Tanks

Product Description
Description 3 – 20 Ounce Complete Aluminum CO2 Tanks with pin valve. Manufacture is Kingman…. More >>

3 Pack Kingman Spyder 20oz Co2 Paintball Gun Tanks

Exploding Paintball Tanks (This applies only to HPA, not CO2)

this video is meant to calm the speculation of what causes paintball tanks to explode. Putting oil into the fill nipple is what causes paintball tanks to explode. If your fill nipple is leaking, take it to the store or field for repair. NEVER put oil into the fill nipple, your tank WILL explode. Hope this helps

The Types of Paintball Tanks and Their Differences

Paintball which originated back in 1976, has had a steady increase in popularity. The primary strategy behind paintball is to shoot your opponent with a ball of paint that is traveling at excessively high speeds, hence “killing” him and bringing your team one step closer to another victory.

The rate of acceleration that a person’s paintball travels is a very critical factor for this type of sport, as the slower moving paintballs can be dodged more easily by your opponents. There are basically two types of propellant tanks that are used; High Pressure Air / Carbon Dioxide or Nitrogen.

Type 1 – Carbon Dioxide Paintball Tanks

Carbon dioxide tanks utilize what is known as a liquid CO2 which then expands itself into a gas which then takes the paintball and propels it out the barrel. One of the side effects of using a carbon dioxide tank for extended periods of time is that crystals of ice can form on the tank itself. The primary cause of this is because the liquid CO2 expansion turning from a liquid to a gas requires heat energy, eventually this can result in the counter effect of the propellant tank becoming very cold. Combine this with long periods of use and you get the creation of ice.

When these carbon dioxide paintball tanks are used in a rapid fashion they can become unreliable for both distance and accuracy. This is mainly because the carbon dioxide requires time to expand out to a form that is gaseous and when your trigger pulls are too rapid the inner pressure might not form fully.

Tanks such as these can also have the tendency to leak because of erosion of the seals and o-rings, yet with some maintenance and care this typically can be prevented. Carbon dioxide paintball tanks should not be directly left in the rays of the sun for too long as there is some risk of the internal gas expanding to a level that would be unsafe.

Type 2 – High Pressure Air and Nitrogen Paintball Tanks

Nitrogen tanks and high pressure air function in a different manner compared to carbon dioxide tanks since they don’t have to expand a liquid into a gas to result in the propellant effect; this is because the  material is already formed in a gaseous state. Because of this process it augments both of the distance and accuracy over carbon dioxide paintball tank. These type of tanks will have a tendency to grow colder when used, nevertheless the overall effect is much less compared to carbon dioxide tanks.

Even though they are generally preferred over carbon dioxide paintball tanks, the nitrogen and high pressure types of air tanks do have some disadvantages. The weight of nitrogen and high pressure tanks are higher and they are also larger compared to CO2 tanks, since the propellant is already in a form that is gaseous. There are smaller tanks that are produced but will typically not have enough gas to last out a long game. Nitrogen and high pressure paintball tank also are more expensive to buy, yet refilling them is much less costly then having to refill tanks