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Covert · 05-23-2008, 10:24 AM

Hey, could anyone tell me a bit more about the range and power of the 2008 orca? Which super soaker could you compare it to? I am very interested in buying one when i find it in stock but i am worried i'll be dissapointed by its range. I have an arctic blast, can i expect better range than that? Also is there anything i should know about the gun that the review doesn't point out?

Cheers.

isoaker_com · 05-23-2008, 11:10 AM

Though it was the 2007 model reviewed here, I don't believe range has changed much between 2007 and 2008. The primary difference between 2007 and 2008 models is the placement of the reservoir cap.

Covert · 05-23-2008, 11:17 AM

Thanks, 11 meters is good, right?

I'm hoping that it will be at least on par with the soaker i loved CPS 1200

Ben · 05-23-2008, 12:05 PM

11 meters isn't the best but it's definitely not bad. The CPS 1200 shoots 12 or 13 meters for comparison, so it'll be close. With the Orca you get more nozzle options too.

Covert · 05-23-2008, 12:15 PM

Yeah well its the best of the new soakers i guess so i dont have a choice. Real shame that all the great soakers are gone.

Ben · 05-23-2008, 12:27 PM

I wouldn't say that they're gone. The market could change, but I doubt that it will change fast. Come next decade when CPS patents expire you could expect some serious changes to the market, but that's not for at least 5 years, likely more. You can buy old water guns, but they're becoming more rare and breaking. You also can build your own water guns, and if you don't want to we have the SSC Store here that sells powerful water guns. I think things like the SSC Store that I'm finally starting this year will be serious options for people now and for a long time to come. If others got into the business it would only be better.

Covert · 05-23-2008, 03:45 PM

Well ill keep hoping for the future, it would be even harder for me to buy the old guns as i live in england, theres barely any on ebay.

aamiller123 · 05-24-2008, 10:36 AM

Use american ebay, the shipping will be high though. If you don;t know it's at http://ebay.com.

Ben · 05-25-2008, 08:42 AM

From what I know looking for auctions on the German eBay works well. Shipping will be cheaper to the UK and from what I've been told most sellers are fine with the English language. There have been some great deals there from what I've seen as well.

Covert · 05-25-2008, 09:01 AM

Interesting. Thanks for that.

05-23-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
Covert Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 UserID: 1553	Range on Orca Hey, could anyone tell me a bit more about the range and power of the 2008 orca? Which super soaker could you compare it to? I am very interested in buying one when i find it in stock but i am worried i'll be dissapointed by its range. I have an arctic blast, can i expect better range than that? Also is there anything i should know about the gun that the review doesn't point out? Cheers.

05-23-2008, 11:10 AM	#2
isoaker_com Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 278 UserID: 301	Re: Range on Orca Though it was the 2007 model reviewed here, I don't believe range has changed much between 2007 and 2008. The primary difference between 2007 and 2008 models is the placement of the reservoir cap. __________________ :: Leave NO one dry! :: iSoaker.com / iSoaker.net ::

05-23-2008, 11:17 AM	#3
Covert Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 UserID: 1553	Re: Range on Orca Thanks, 11 meters is good, right? I'm hoping that it will be at least on par with the soaker i loved CPS 1200

05-23-2008, 12:05 PM	#4
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,042 UserID: 1	Re: Range on Orca 11 meters isn't the best but it's definitely not bad. The CPS 1200 shoots 12 or 13 meters for comparison, so it'll be close. With the Orca you get more nozzle options too. __________________ 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.

05-23-2008, 12:15 PM	#5
Covert Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 UserID: 1553	Re: Range on Orca Yeah well its the best of the new soakers i guess so i dont have a choice. Real shame that all the great soakers are gone.

05-23-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,042 UserID: 1	Re: Range on Orca I wouldn't say that they're gone. The market could change, but I doubt that it will change fast. Come next decade when CPS patents expire you could expect some serious changes to the market, but that's not for at least 5 years, likely more. You can buy old water guns, but they're becoming more rare and breaking. You also can build your own water guns, and if you don't want to we have the SSC Store here that sells powerful water guns. I think things like the SSC Store that I'm finally starting this year will be serious options for people now and for a long time to come. If others got into the business it would only be better. __________________ 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.

05-23-2008, 03:45 PM	#7
Covert Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 UserID: 1553	Re: Range on Orca Well ill keep hoping for the future, it would be even harder for me to buy the old guns as i live in england, theres barely any on ebay.

05-24-2008, 10:36 AM	#8
aamiller123 Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 30 UserID: 1539	Re: Range on Orca Use american ebay, the shipping will be high though. If you don;t know it's at http://ebay.com.

05-25-2008, 08:42 AM	#9
Ben Founder Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: College Park, Maryland Posts: 6,042 UserID: 1	Re: Range on Orca From what I know looking for auctions on the German eBay works well. Shipping will be cheaper to the UK and from what I've been told most sellers are fine with the English language. There have been some great deals there from what I've seen as well. __________________ 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.

05-25-2008, 09:01 AM	#10
Covert Junior member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 10 UserID: 1553	Re: Range on Orca Interesting. Thanks for that.

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