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MilkMan · 03-14-2005, 05:24 PM

Soakers with backpacks may carry a lot of water but is it really worth it to be carrying such a load? It can really slow you down in battles and could possibley take away from the fun. As you can see they haven't made backpack-soakers for a long while. I am personally undecided.

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Spinner · 03-14-2005, 05:29 PM

Null vote. This question is, in my humble opinion, not possible to answer straightforwardly. In some situations, I will want a backpack soaker, but at other times I will want extra mobility.

Commander_Gaunt · 03-14-2005, 05:37 PM

I think that maybe a backpack does give extra mobility, when I run, I'd prefer the weight on my back than in my arms. However It depends on the situation as these things always do.

Jadefalcon09 · 03-14-2005, 07:21 PM

If I understand your perspective, are you trying to decide to pick between certain blasters? Read up your history of each gun and decide from there what would be a good choice. Also analyze your needs and wants in a soaker. For me, it depends on the situation, but I prefer Non-Backpacks.

Ben · 03-15-2005, 06:12 AM

I make all my homemades operate of a backpack of sorts (or at least have the ability to). I voted for backpacks due to that. I use so much water to the point where'd I refill every 10 minutes.

The mobility issue essentially doesn't exist for me as well. I use properly built frame backpacks to hold my water, and I'm pretty much the fastest guy around (11.2s 100 meter in spring track's trials this year).

I don't suppose that makes me average.

RacerSoaker445 · 03-15-2005, 09:33 AM

Null vote. I usually pick whatever is suited for the situation. Also, I haven't have enough wars to tell which one I like best.

hotshotwithcps4100 · 03-15-2005, 12:28 PM

I voted for no backpack. Mainly because I think it slows you down and makes you less agile.

XP20Warrior · 03-15-2005, 02:10 PM

Backpack for me. Even if I use a non-backpack soaker, I wear a backpack with extra water bottles. I'm extremely agile and fast with little detrimental effects.

Toaster · 03-16-2005, 06:58 PM

backpack for me. I don't care if I have decreased mobility. I have next to none in the first place. I go for raw power whenever possible. I'm an ideal candidate for a Deathwalker, actually.

EDIT: I just realized that I was rambling. sorry.

RecklessAssault · 03-16-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by Toaster@Mar 16 2005, 06:58 PM
backpack for me. I don't care if I have decreased mobility. I have next to none in the first place. I go for raw power whenever possible. I'm an ideal candidate for a Deathwalker, actually.

EDIT: I just realized that I was rambling. sorry.
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I voted backpack, because I'm in the same boat as Toaster. I'm slow whether or not I have water weighing me down, but I certainly have no problem carrying eight liters of it on my back. Also, one must admit that backpack Soakers are quite intimidating, not only because people realize that refilling is more or less a non-issue, but also by the fact that backpack Soakers just look huge.
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Hunt_and_Annoy · 03-16-2005, 11:14 PM

Uh, what's a death-walker?

I like backpack, but guns with attached reservoirs are more intimidating someone who doesn't know what they're doing.

Drewsky92 · 03-17-2005, 06:26 AM

A Deathwalker is someone who carries very heavy weapons and has a lot of armor on them. I believed they have a CPS 2000/2500 and a CPS 3000/3200.

Hunt_and_Annoy · 03-17-2005, 09:22 AM

Does anyone know where I can get a CPS 2000/2500 and a 3000/3200?
Maybe I'll just do two giant CPS homemades. :unsure:

RacerSoaker445 · 03-17-2005, 10:11 AM

^ Ebay is the only place nowadays. I have a store near me that sells closeout stuff, last year I found a CPS 1500, a CPS 1200, and a CPS 3200!

Hey, that's funny., I thought I had a lot of weapons on me in a war, I only use a CPS 1500 and an XP 75! I can't use the 1500 though, my trigger valve keeps dying on me, and all the screws need to be drilled out.

DX · 03-17-2005, 09:23 PM

I null voted, depends on the situation. I'm aspiring to be a heavy-fast trooper in the next war. Large CPS gun or douchenator + speed and mobility. It's not that hard, heavy guns don't slow me down, but backpacks get annoying when you run long distances. The only time I would use a backpack soaker is in a soakfest or in a battle requiring water conservation and no running.

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03-14-2005, 05:24 PM	#1
MilkMan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: PA Posts: 308 UserID: 110	Soakers with backpacks may carry a lot of water but is it really worth it to be carrying such a load? It can really slow you down in battles and could possibley take away from the fun. As you can see they haven't made backpack-soakers for a long while. I am personally undecided. EDIT by Spinner: please check your topic title for spelling before you post! __________________ "Anything with a nozzle and a pump is good enough for me." <--------------- Same lying signature 3 years and counting!

03-14-2005, 05:29 PM	#2
Spinner Administrator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,322 UserID: 77	Null vote. This question is, in my humble opinion, not possible to answer straightforwardly. In some situations, I will want a backpack soaker, but at other times I will want extra mobility. __________________ ISS: Soaker Sagas Submit your saga and see it up with other titans of water warfare.

03-14-2005, 05:37 PM	#3
Commander_Gaunt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 362 UserID: 219	I think that maybe a backpack does give extra mobility, when I run, I'd prefer the weight on my back than in my arms. However It depends on the situation as these things always do. __________________ <span style='color:gray'>There are only 3 sure things in life: Birth <span style='color:red'>Death <span style='color:gray'>and <span style='color:purple'>Taxes

03-14-2005, 07:21 PM	#4
Jadefalcon09 Active Model Builder Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 409 UserID: 62	If I understand your perspective, are you trying to decide to pick between certain blasters? Read up your history of each gun and decide from there what would be a good choice. Also analyze your needs and wants in a soaker. For me, it depends on the situation, but I prefer Non-Backpacks. __________________ Personal Blog Blog- Engineering Blog- Games Blog- Anime

03-15-2005, 06:12 AM	#5
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,046 UserID: 1	I make all my homemades operate of a backpack of sorts (or at least have the ability to). I voted for backpacks due to that. I use so much water to the point where'd I refill every 10 minutes. The mobility issue essentially doesn't exist for me as well. I use properly built frame backpacks to hold my water, and I'm pretty much the fastest guy around (11.2s 100 meter in spring track's trials this year). I don't suppose that makes me average. __________________ Note: I am busy so if I am slow to respond, be patient. email: ben at sscentral dot org / Forum rules / Read this page before emailing me. Do not send me a PM or email with a water gun question if someone else could answer the question. Post at the forums. You will get a response from me along with others' views or ideas.

03-15-2005, 09:33 AM	#6
RacerSoaker445 Still selling stuff. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On my tricked out PC Posts: 944 UserID: 83	Null vote. I usually pick whatever is suited for the situation. Also, I haven't have enough wars to tell which one I like best. __________________ WORKING Guns For Sale: CPS 3200, Max-D 5000, WW Glo-Blaster BROKEN Guns For Sale: CPS 1500 + 15 Balloon K-Mod, Flash Flood + 3-layer collossus & PRVD, XXP 175, WW Hornet, SS 50 More info here. Interested? PM me.

03-15-2005, 12:28 PM	#7
hotshotwithcps4100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parrottsville,TN Posts: 40 UserID: 332	I voted for no backpack. Mainly because I think it slows you down and makes you less agile. __________________ Ultima Soak. Coming soon!

03-15-2005, 02:10 PM	#8
XP20Warrior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 20 UserID: 333	Backpack for me. Even if I use a non-backpack soaker, I wear a backpack with extra water bottles. I'm extremely agile and fast with little detrimental effects. __________________ Although it is peacful and a beautiful place being among the stars, there is danger lurking in the shadows. That's what Alliance Command's for - Captain Ivan Reilly, IGA Intrepid During conclusion speeches of the Xidian Wars

03-16-2005, 06:58 PM	#9
Toaster Leggo my Lego, dangit! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 185 UserID: 108	backpack for me. I don't care if I have decreased mobility. I have next to none in the first place. I go for raw power whenever possible. I'm an ideal candidate for a Deathwalker, actually. EDIT: I just realized that I was rambling. sorry. __________________

03-16-2005, 11:14 PM	#11
Hunt_and_Annoy Back from the dead. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 398 UserID: 345	Uh, what's a death-walker? I like backpack, but guns with attached reservoirs are more intimidating someone who doesn't know what they're doing.

03-17-2005, 06:26 AM	#12
Drewsky92 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 151 UserID: 139	A Deathwalker is someone who carries very heavy weapons and has a lot of armor on them. I believed they have a CPS 2000/2500 and a CPS 3000/3200.

03-17-2005, 09:22 AM	#13
Hunt_and_Annoy Back from the dead. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 398 UserID: 345	Does anyone know where I can get a CPS 2000/2500 and a 3000/3200? Maybe I'll just do two giant CPS homemades. :unsure:

03-17-2005, 10:11 AM	#14
RacerSoaker445 Still selling stuff. Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: On my tricked out PC Posts: 944 UserID: 83	^ Ebay is the only place nowadays. I have a store near me that sells closeout stuff, last year I found a CPS 1500, a CPS 1200, and a CPS 3200! Hey, that's funny., I thought I had a lot of weapons on me in a war, I only use a CPS 1500 and an XP 75! I can't use the 1500 though, my trigger valve keeps dying on me, and all the screws need to be drilled out. __________________ WORKING Guns For Sale: CPS 3200, Max-D 5000, WW Glo-Blaster BROKEN Guns For Sale: CPS 1500 + 15 Balloon K-Mod, Flash Flood + 3-layer collossus & PRVD, XXP 175, WW Hornet, SS 50 More info here. Interested? PM me.

03-17-2005, 09:23 PM	#15
DX Wicked Super Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Easton / New London, CT Posts: 1,576 UserID: 75	I null voted, depends on the situation. I'm aspiring to be a heavy-fast trooper in the next war. Large CPS gun or douchenator + speed and mobility. It's not that hard, heavy guns don't slow me down, but backpacks get annoying when you run long distances. The only time I would use a backpack soaker is in a soakfest or in a battle requiring water conservation and no running. __________________ Mess With the Best, Get Soaked Like the Rest!! 2004 Red Sox - World Series Champions 2007 RED SOX - WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 2003 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2004 Patriots - Super Bowl Champions 2007 Patriots - God Damnit!

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