eukanuba
07-02-2005, 10:32 AM
Just saw this on intimidatorowners.com
It's legit.. another reason why we are so strict I would guess on testing and manufacture here in australia..
http://www.intimidatorowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1935&page=1&pp=10
WARNING!!!!
As some of you may know, during the NPPL San Diego Commanders cup, I had a tank blow up on me. The tank without any warning broke away from its regulator and shot a hundred feet in the air. Despite some minor injuries, I am fine and thank God no one got hurt. But hoping that this never happens I want all you Nitro Duck tank owners or potential buyers to know of this situation.
Setting the facts straight:
Since this event happen, there have been many rumors that this problem was caused by me, that I misused the tank. To set this straight, I never once disassembled the regulator on the tank, the tank was in hydro and was in perfect condition. It was checked at the air station and was deemed fine. The piece of metal holding the regulator to the tank let go under pressure and exploded sending the tank flying in the air. No way, my fault. Now that this is cleared up allow me to continue.
Whats wrong with the tanks?:
As far as I know, some of the Nitro Duck adjustable tanks prior to 2005 are faulty. Like I said, that piece of metal can crack under pressure when turned frequently. If that piece snaps, boom, you got yourself a rocket on your hands. My tank blew apart inside the regulator, leaving the tank fine and shot into the air.
What steps have been taken to prevent this?
Very little steps have been taken at all to prevent this. That day my tank was confiscated and I never heard of anything but was given a piece of paper with a phone number and name. The number was of the NPPL scruteneer. Apparently, he took the matter in to his own hands. I have not heard from anyone until recently, and just got my tank back. No one asked whether I was ok or cared that some of my gear was ruined, or the fact that now I had no tank. Hal Robinson, the owner of Nitro duck seemed to not care about the issue, he'll just look into it. He stated to my father that he now has to make tanks, "idiot proof." And he would send me a new tank. I received a package a couple days ago, with the old bottle, a supposedly redesigned regulator, 500 broken paintballs and a Tshirt. Wooppee, I scored the jackpot for almost getting killed. He sent me back my old tank, the one that blew up, jee thanks I guess. For the paint, they made swell rocks and the shirt is a great rag to wipe down my parts with.
Out of Spite?
It may seem I'm writing this because I'm angry at Nitroduck and paintball media. Well, I am. But, I have kept silent for months now waiting for answers. I don't care about the tank, the great paintballs and tshirts I received for almost getting killed, but about my fellow ballers. If I got into my bunker and shouldered my gun, chances are I would not be here today. Money and tanks mean shit to me now. I am here to warn everyone that owns and paintball media/ nitro duck tanks to be careful. I don't want to see this happen to anyone else. Please, call and ask if you can get one of the new designed regulators, demand it. Please, don't make a mistake.
What do we do now?
Please, call in and demand a new regulator for your tank that is safe, if you don't have one. If you have one of these tanks, get the air out of it and be careful on adjusting the pressures for this is the main reason the metal gives. If you are looking to buy a tank, make sure you get one with a safe regulator. I myself will never buy another paintball media/nitro duck product because of how unwilling to help they are. I will probablly buy a crossfire tank soon, I recommend you do the same. Please be careful, events like this have happened before but have been hushed up. Let's not let this happen again, ballers unite.
Who am I?:
I'm Chris from Maine, I played for team True Colors in San Diego, division 2. I'm an intimidatorowners.com moderator and have been playing paintball for years now. I participate on a majority of paintball forums. I shoot a ripper 2 Timmy and have other back up guns.
Summary:
Paintball Media/Nitro Duck Adjustable Tanks= BAD!!!! if you have one, know someone that has one, or are thinking of purchasing one, you definitely need to read above. These tanks can explode, every paintballer should read this.
Thank you for your time and be careful!
P.S. Anyone that might have pictures or footage of this accident, please contact me.
__________________
Chris
PBN: flya
IOG: flya6699
AIM: flya6699
EMAIL: flya6699@yahoo.com
It's legit.. another reason why we are so strict I would guess on testing and manufacture here in australia..
http://www.intimidatorowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1935&page=1&pp=10
WARNING!!!!
As some of you may know, during the NPPL San Diego Commanders cup, I had a tank blow up on me. The tank without any warning broke away from its regulator and shot a hundred feet in the air. Despite some minor injuries, I am fine and thank God no one got hurt. But hoping that this never happens I want all you Nitro Duck tank owners or potential buyers to know of this situation.
Setting the facts straight:
Since this event happen, there have been many rumors that this problem was caused by me, that I misused the tank. To set this straight, I never once disassembled the regulator on the tank, the tank was in hydro and was in perfect condition. It was checked at the air station and was deemed fine. The piece of metal holding the regulator to the tank let go under pressure and exploded sending the tank flying in the air. No way, my fault. Now that this is cleared up allow me to continue.
Whats wrong with the tanks?:
As far as I know, some of the Nitro Duck adjustable tanks prior to 2005 are faulty. Like I said, that piece of metal can crack under pressure when turned frequently. If that piece snaps, boom, you got yourself a rocket on your hands. My tank blew apart inside the regulator, leaving the tank fine and shot into the air.
What steps have been taken to prevent this?
Very little steps have been taken at all to prevent this. That day my tank was confiscated and I never heard of anything but was given a piece of paper with a phone number and name. The number was of the NPPL scruteneer. Apparently, he took the matter in to his own hands. I have not heard from anyone until recently, and just got my tank back. No one asked whether I was ok or cared that some of my gear was ruined, or the fact that now I had no tank. Hal Robinson, the owner of Nitro duck seemed to not care about the issue, he'll just look into it. He stated to my father that he now has to make tanks, "idiot proof." And he would send me a new tank. I received a package a couple days ago, with the old bottle, a supposedly redesigned regulator, 500 broken paintballs and a Tshirt. Wooppee, I scored the jackpot for almost getting killed. He sent me back my old tank, the one that blew up, jee thanks I guess. For the paint, they made swell rocks and the shirt is a great rag to wipe down my parts with.
Out of Spite?
It may seem I'm writing this because I'm angry at Nitroduck and paintball media. Well, I am. But, I have kept silent for months now waiting for answers. I don't care about the tank, the great paintballs and tshirts I received for almost getting killed, but about my fellow ballers. If I got into my bunker and shouldered my gun, chances are I would not be here today. Money and tanks mean shit to me now. I am here to warn everyone that owns and paintball media/ nitro duck tanks to be careful. I don't want to see this happen to anyone else. Please, call and ask if you can get one of the new designed regulators, demand it. Please, don't make a mistake.
What do we do now?
Please, call in and demand a new regulator for your tank that is safe, if you don't have one. If you have one of these tanks, get the air out of it and be careful on adjusting the pressures for this is the main reason the metal gives. If you are looking to buy a tank, make sure you get one with a safe regulator. I myself will never buy another paintball media/nitro duck product because of how unwilling to help they are. I will probablly buy a crossfire tank soon, I recommend you do the same. Please be careful, events like this have happened before but have been hushed up. Let's not let this happen again, ballers unite.
Who am I?:
I'm Chris from Maine, I played for team True Colors in San Diego, division 2. I'm an intimidatorowners.com moderator and have been playing paintball for years now. I participate on a majority of paintball forums. I shoot a ripper 2 Timmy and have other back up guns.
Summary:
Paintball Media/Nitro Duck Adjustable Tanks= BAD!!!! if you have one, know someone that has one, or are thinking of purchasing one, you definitely need to read above. These tanks can explode, every paintballer should read this.
Thank you for your time and be careful!
P.S. Anyone that might have pictures or footage of this accident, please contact me.
__________________
Chris
PBN: flya
IOG: flya6699
AIM: flya6699
EMAIL: flya6699@yahoo.com