The Etek has always stood for reliability, performance and value for money.
It has always carried the same core values as every other Eclipse marker of
exceptional quality, robust and reliable design, simple maintenance and ease of
use. The Etek3 is no different. By combining many features and parts found and
used within the Ego range, but in a pared-down design, it allows the Etek3 to
perform at similar levels, but at a price-point that makes it obtainable by the
more cost-conscious player. A true Marker for the Masses.
Etek3 LT
This is the base model and will feature, for the very first time on an
Eclipse marker, Composite parts. The composite parts in question are
manufactured from Glass Reinforced Nylon. A very durable material that is both
tough and rigid. The GRN parts found on the Etek3 LT will be the Frame, the Eye
Covers and the Lever-Locking Clamping Feed tube assembly. All other parts of the
Etek3 LT are manufactured from exactly the same materials and finishes you will
find on the Ego10 and SL range. High grade aluminum and stainless steel, deep
cosmetic and industrial hard anodizing. No corners are cut in the manufacture of
the Etek3.
Features:
- One-Piece Body – No more separate FRM. Like the Ego7 onwards, the FRM of
the Etek3 is integrated into the body for reliability and robustness.
- Deftek Feed – Offset Feed. The feed is offset to one side by a small
amount. This prevents the balls that tumble into the breech from bouncing
excessively and causing breaks and chops.
- New Smaller Rammer Housing – Still using the proven Rammer Housing
design from the Etek2, but in a much smaller package. This makes the whole
rear bottom tube smaller and allows the gun to be more compact.
- Zick Kit – The Zick kit that became famous in the SL74 and carried
through all 08 and 09 Ego production, can be found as standard in the Etek3.
Helps reduce kick and softens the initial impact on the ball during loading
- Cure Bolt – Again carried over from the Ego range, the Etek3 now has a
Cure bolt as standard, as well as a body-contoured cut at the rear so the
bolt blends seamlessly into the marker body. The Cure bolt helps the Etek3
to shoot the most fragile of tournament grade paints without worry of breaks
due to the bolt clipping paintballs in the feed stack.
- New Direct Mounted Solenoid. An all new moulded solenoid Minifold mounts
the ever-faithful SMC solenoid directly to the marker body, directly
adjacent to the rammer. There is now just a single hose taking the LP air
from the LPR to the new Minifold. The new Minifold is filtered for added
protection of the solenoid from debris.
- S3 Inline Regulator – Taken directly from the Ego10, the S3 regulator
features a self-purging device to ensure that the valve chamber is left
empty once the tank has been removed. Coil spring construction also means
quick and simple maintenance with no washer or shim stack to loose or
incorrectly assemble. It also has exceptional accuracy and recharge rates.
The things that are essential for shot-to-shot consistency and accuracy at
even high, sustained rates of fire.
- Adjustable LPR – With the same LPR found on the SL8r Ego, the Etek3
offers precise control of LPR pressure, without the risk of accidental
over-pressurization of the solenoid or rammer.
- Fully Adjustable Trigger – The Trigger rides in a self-lubricating
trigger holder that clips neatly into the frame. This, combined with the
magnetic trigger return mechanism, creates a smooth, positive trigger feel.
It is adjustable for fore and aft stop as well as magnetic return strength.
- 2-Piece Barrel – 14” 2-piece honed barrel with the distinct Eclipse
Reverse Threading using the same interface as the Shaft2, Shaft3 and SL
barrels, making the Etek3 barrel upgradeable with the Shaft3 Upgrade pack.
0.693” rear bore is standard.
- Break Beam Sensor System – Using the same components and software as the
Ego BBSS system, the Etek3 ensures that the marker is excellent at
preventing chopped balls in the breech. When enabled, the Etek3 will only
fire once a ball has loaded into the breech. If the BBSS system sees any
kind of fault, the software automatically overrides the system and the
marker continues to fire at a greatly reduced rate.
- LED Board – 3 tru-color LED indicators. These 3 clever LEDs allow easy
programming of all the user definable parameters by greatly simplifying the
programming process. The top LED indicates 10s of units, the middle displays
1s and the bottom shows 0.1 increments.
- Programmable Fireing Modes – Etek3 has user definable settings for
Dwell, Ball-in-Place, Eyes Off ROF, Cap ROF (uncapped in Semi 1), Debounce,
and Firing Mode. As standard the Etek3 has the capability to be set to cover
every tourney regulation.
- Soft Grips – The new Etek3 grips follow the same design as the Geo and
Ego grips. Comfortable, slim, grippy and soft.
- OOPS – The Etek3 uses the same On/Off/Purge System (OOPS) as the Ego10.
It is easy to maintain, easy to turn, and dumps the air from the marker when
it is turned off. It mounts to the bottom of the Etek3 frames using the
robust T-Rail slide system.
Weight – 965g/2.12lb Including 14” Etek3 Barrel, Battery, Feed Tube, OOPS
Length – 537mm Including 14” Etek3 Barrel Height – 222mm Overall Rating for Planet Eclipse Etek 3 LT Paintball Gun | (based on 1 review) |  |
Etek 3 LT By Jerek from Gilford, NH on April 1, 2011
 Awesome gun Pros:Good price
Shoots greatI would recommend this item to a friend.To reach technical support for this item please call 401-247-9061
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