PaintballX3 Magazine April 2014 Issue | Page 74

74 Stepping out of the shadows of making other people’s compressed air products several years ago went pretty well for Ninja. They’d have probably been just fine if they’d just kept right on doing what they’ve been doing all along: making consistent and reliable compressed air regulators and air systems. Apparently that wasn’t quite enough for Ninja, as the company’s portfolio of products has continued to grow, culminating in a 2014 Extravaganza release that included a new remote system, a new Pro regulator and a new Superlite tank that practically every paintball gun manufacturer at the show wanted on their marker. Microbore Remote System There was a time in paintball when remote systems were used by some of the sport’s top professional players. Though that time was actually very long ago, the remote is still a great way for serious tactical and woodsball players to power their markers and Ninja’s new Microbore remote should make the short list for any player serious about hauling their air bottle around on their back. Thirty percent lighter than other remotes (according to Ninja), the April 2014 Microbore remote line is smaller than other remote hoses while working at 4,500psi and maintaining the flow necessary to power modern markers with their high rates of fire. This small a line will allow players to run their remote through their jersey or load-bearing vest system, keeping it closer to the body and out of trouble like tree branches or other snags and obstructions. Available with all the features like a slide check, quick disconnect, an on/ off bottle adapter and even dual bottle or dual remote setups, the Ninja Microbore is a great remote system for serious tactical and woodsball players, or any paintball player who, for whatever reason, may not want their air bottle threaded into their paintball gun. Pro V2 Regulator The Ninja Pro regulator turned more than a few heads when it was released thanks to its mix of signature Ninja reliability, consistency and performance mixed with the capability to rotate its regulator 360 degrees in order to obtain the perfect setup- no more being stabbed in the wrist by a fill nipple while trying to shoot! The Ninja Pro V2 takes that capability and adds improved