Coming soon!!!! E*TEK

[Pyro]

More details as they come to hand.:thumbsup: :clap:

[Yzo]

well thats ####en marvelous

[Pyro]

You know everyone loves teasers. :P

[bunkerboy]

Oh, just another marker. Here I was thinking it was something interesting...

[Bl0w_Me]

i thought that maybe Yzo's body was for sale once again.......now i have to wait to see wat it is

[Pyro]

Secrets!!!

[Hardcore]

Poor man's Ego.

An Ego Speed, if you will.

[jonkers]

Background:-
The ETek Ego is a completely new Ego designed from the ground up. Although some of the parts are interchangeable with the Eclipse Ego, such as eye covers, LPR cap, Feed Tube etc the majority of the internals, frame, trigger and body are not. They have been designed with simplicity and durability in mind, yet also keep the same high performance expected from an Eclipse Family product.

In order to differentiate between the new ETek range and the Eclipse Ego6 range we have removed some User and Performance features. There is no LCD display, for example, but we have replaced it with 3 True-color LEDs that can be used to display modes, marker condition and used to quickly and easily modify and set parameters whilst in programming mode. There is the potential to have virtually all the adjustability of a standard Eclipse Ego, with ROF cap, Mode, Dwell, Debounce etc however obvious things like Peak ROF indicator, timer etc are lost once the LCD is removed. The Integrated QEVs have also been removed from the rammer system to further differentiate the performance characteristics of the two lines, as has the optical switch used in the trigger mechanism, replaced instead with a more conventional micro-switch.

The ETek is designed and executed using the same philosophy as the original Ego. That is performance, durability, ease of use, ease of maintenance and ease of technical trouble-shooting. In all the areas that the Ego performs so highly in regard to durability and user-friendliness the ETek Ego has it at the very least matched. In some areas, with the removal, for example, of the QEVs, maintenance of the rammer and valve is now even further simplified. We believe that just because this is lower cost product that it shouldn’t use intelligent design or be any less user-friendly than previous Eclipse products.

The ETek will accept all current ‘06 CCU (Color Contrast Kit) and C-Lever Clamping Feeds. It will also accept any 05 or 06 Aftermarket Bolt (Nexus, Dart Etc). It still utilizes Cocker Barrel threads, and has a standard slide-rail ASA mount on the frame.

• Body – New 06 ETek Body. Def Tek offset feed tube, No Frame Tag slot, No Frame Tag, Body-Ported Barb Fittings for Rammer Inlets. Dual ETek Rubberised jewels, ‘Cocker Threads
• Feed Tube – Standard Clamping Feed Tube the same shape, size and fitting method as Ego 5 and 6
• Barrel – New 13” Length, reduced porting, reduced external machining, new formed stick-in rubber badge. ‘Cocker threaded.
• Bolt – New Shape. Much shorter version of Ego 5 Bolt. Same Ramped Top, ramped ball detent grooves, open bolt face, Drilled single hole inlet, plain shape at rear. Interchangeable with all Ego 05 and 06 bolts.
• New Valve Chamber and Valve – Enlarged Valve chamber offers operating pressures of 250-280 psi
• Rammer Housing – New ETek Rammer and Rammer Housing. No QEVs, but direct Fore and Aft Porting to Rammer. Does not accept any Ego 05 or 06 stock OR aftermarket rammers or rammer housings.
• Bolt Pin – New Shape. Plain Turned Pin. Larger diameter to allow easier grip and removal
• Ball Detents – Same as Ego 6
• Eye Covers – Same as ’05 Ego and Ego 6
• LPR – Adjustable LPR. Remodelled cap. Large Valve chamber for low pressure operation.
• FRM – New Shape and Mounting system.
• In-Line Reg – New Shape for ‘06 ETek, same internals as and Ego 5 and 6, Swivel Inlet
• Frame – New Shape, larger trigger guard, single push-button, 3 x True-color LEDs, Rubberised aesthetic semi-transparent control console with EGO logo and viewing windows for LEDs, 4 x tapped bottom-line mounting holes. Spring trigger return, micro switch operation. Integrated slide rail/dove-tail
• Trigger – New for ‘06 ETek. Blade profile, radius edges, thinner section, centrally mounted trigger prong for enhanced PCB contamination protection.
• Parameters – Firing Mode, Eye Off ROF, Capped Modes ROF (Semi 1 is Uncapped), Valve Dwell, Debounce, Ball-in-Place
• PCB – New for ‘06 ETek featuring a micro-switch trigger, 3 x True-color LED, Single external push button, single set-up button, all tourney modes: Semi, Capped Semi. Capped Ramping (NPPL, PSP, Millennium compatible), and a locking facility to make tournament legal.
• On/Off/Purge System – same as system found on SL66
• Break-Beam Eyes – High efficiency break-beam eyes and advanced eye logic. Auto-off default.
• Grips – ‘05 Ego and Ego 6 Style mounting. Current grip is same as the existing Ego 6 grip. Soft rubber wrap-around with metal jewel Logo.
Weight: 1.12 kg / 2.47 lb with Barrel, On/Off/Purge, Regulators, Fittings and Battery Length: 508mm / 20.0” with 13” Barrel
Width: 28mm / 1.1” with Eye Covers
Height: 225mm / 8.8” Including Feed Tube and On/Off/Purge Assembly

[Kenty]

cant wait till these get released.

Best mid range marker

once again nothing but quality

[jonkers]

http://www.p8ntballer-forums.com/vb/showthread.php?p=653551#post653551

[BNO]

Thats A Sexy Gat!

[Pyro]

www.planeteclipse.com for pics aswell as That write up.

[alien]

i stil reckon theyre not as balanced as a new timmy, and the back end is soooo lonnnng! always hits my goggs - quite annoying.. Each to their own i spose =)

Im gonna cop it for this arent i? hehe

[Dutto]

Ok Guys we have all the info for you now.
The offical release date is July 1st but orders are being taken now.
The new pricing for the Planet Eclipse Etek will be $1114 incl GST.
The pricing on the EGO06 has also been revised at $1672 incl GST.
Currently only avaiable in 3 colours called - Night (black) Urban (tba) and Jungle (tba)?

Here is the full and offical spec sheet
ETek Ego Features

Background:-
The ETek Ego is a completely new Ego designed from the ground up. Although some of the parts are interchangeable with the Eclipse Ego, such as eye covers, LPR cap, Feed Tube etc the majority of the internals, frame, trigger and body are not. They have been designed with simplicity and durability in mind, yet also keep the same high performance expected from an Eclipse Family product.
In order to add perceived value differential between this and the Eclipse Ego6 range we have removed some User and Performance features. There is no LCD display, for example, but we have replaced it with 3 True-color LEDs that can be used to display modes, marker condition and used to quickly and easily modify and set parameters whilst in programming mode. There is the potential to have virtually all the adjustability of a standard Eclipse Ego, with ROF, Mode, dwell, Debounce etc however obvious things like ROF indicator, timer etc are lost once the LCD is removed. The Integrated QEVs have also been removed from the rammer system to further differentiate the performance characteristics of the two lines.
The ETek is designed and executed using the same philosophy as the original Ego. That is performance, durability, ease of use, ease of maintenance and ease of technical trouble-shooting. In all the areas that the Ego performs so highly in regard to durability and user-friendliness the ETek Ego has it at the very least matched. In some areas, with the removal, for example, of the QEVs, maintenance of the rammer and valve is now even further simplified. We believe that just because this is lower cost product that it shouldn’t use intelligent design or be any less user-friendly than previous Eclipse products.

· Body – New 06 MY ETek Body. Def Tek offset feed tube, No Frame Tag slot, No Frame Tag, Body-Ported Barb Fittings for Rammer Inlets. Duel ETek Rubberised jewels
· Feed Tube – Standard Clamping Feed Tube the same shape, size and fitting method as 06 MY Ego
· Barrel – New. 13” Length, reduced porting, reduced external machining, new formed stick-in rubber badge.
· Bolt – New Shape. Much shorter version of 05 MY Bolt. Same Ramped Top, ramped ball detent grooves, open bolt face, Drilled single hole inlet, plain shape at rear. Interchangeable with all 05 and 06 Ego bolts.
· New Valve Chamber and Valve – Enlarged Valve chamber offers operating pressures of 250-280 psi
· Rammer Housing – New ETek Rammer and Rammer Housing. No QEVs, but direct Fore and Aft Porting to Rammer. Does not accept any 05 or 06 stock OR aftermarket rammers or rammer housings.
· Bolt Pin – New Shape. Plain Turned Pin. Larger diameter to allow easier grip and removal
· Ball Detents – Same as 2006 MY
· Eye Covers – Same as 2006 MY
· LPR – Adjustable LPR. Remodelled cap. Large Valve chamber for low pressure operation.
· FRM – New Shape and Mounting system.
· In-Line Reg – New Shape for 06 MY ETek, same internals as 05 and 06 Ego, Swivel Inlet
· Frame – New Shape, larger trigger guard, single push-button, 3 x True-color LEDs, Rubberised aesthetic semi-transparent navigation console with EGO logo and view windows for LCDs, 4 x tapped bottom-line mounting holes. Spring trigger return, Micro switch operation. Integrated slide rail/dove-tail
· Trigger – New for 06 MY. Blade profile, radius edges, thinner section, centrally mounted trigger prong for better PCB contamination protection.
· Parameters – Firing Mode, Eye Off ROF, Capped Modes ROF (Semi 1 is Uncapped), Valve Dwell, Debounce, Ball-in-Place
· PCB – New for 06 MY. Micro-switch Trigger, 3 x True-colour LED, Single external Button, single set-up button, all tourney modes Semi, Capped Semi. Capped Ramping (NPPL, PSP, Millennium etc)(Australian Version will not include ramping software)
· On/Off/Purge System – same as system found on SL66
· Break-Beam Eyes – High efficiency break-beam eyes and advanced eye logic. Auto-off default.
· Grips – Ego 05 and 06 Style mounting. Current grip is same as existing 06 Ego grip. Soft rubber wrap-around with metal jewel Logo.



Weight: 1.12 kg / 2.47 lb With Barrel, On/Off/Purge, Regulators, Fittings and Battery Length: 508mm / 20.0” With 13” Barrel
Width: 28mm / 1.1” With Eye Covers
Height: 225mm / 8.8” Including Feed Tube and On/Off/Purge Assembly

[BNO]

you will be hearing from me soon dutto :)

[Sharpy]

http://www.darksidevideo.org/video/f/c1c02ee3-d5f6-4911-a864-f27abefdcb9f.htm

its a vid of the new e*tek :)

[T-unit=BJ]

Worst peace of shit video ever

[Jamie_Cracker]

oh man that was bad

[JJJ]

yeah, glad I have the real deal Ego.

Not too much price incentive to buy this marker over an Ego

[Dutto]

OK guys we finally have the colours confirmed for the first release of the Etek.

The "jungle" is a black on olive and the "urban" is a balck on grey, with "night" also as full black. Check out the pics.

[alien]

both are awesome colours... shame the torpedo aint matched though... still - very nice finish.

be interesting to see how they feel in real life... i personally dont think theyll be much chop - but we'll see =)