PaintballX3 Magazine October, 2013 | Page 92

TOURNAMENT Hoppers As if new markers, new goggles and a pile of sexy new soft goods from a myriad of companies wasn’t enough to make the 2013 World Cup amazing, even the hopper market saw some new additions that should add even more choices to an already packed segment. GI Sportz Pulse RDR The GI Sportz booth at the 2013 PSP World Cup was packed with customers and players all weekend long and this was thanks to their new collaboration with Bob Long on the Victus tournament marker and, most certainly, due to the new Pulse RDR loader. An attractive and 92 feature-packed new tournament paintball loader, the new Pulse offers the ability to pop off the top to add capacity, a Pulse drive system that senses paint and how much is in the loader to avoid the “popcorn” effect as ammo gets low, a ball counter, user-customizable settings via buttons and a screen at the rear of the loader for the ultimate in user customization and, of course, the whole “RDR” thing which includes the optional radar unit. Models with and without the integrated radar will be available when the Pulse RDR hits the market soon, at which time the Rotor and Spire may have another contender to deal with! Keep an eye on www.GISportz.com for all the details! PAINTBAL