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XSV Shoots Empire Axe for 2011

Empire Paintball announces that pro paintball team, Sacramento XSV, will play the NPPL series with the Empire AXE Marker.

“The team has been very impressed with the performance of the gun,” said Rich Telford of Sacramento XSV. “I remember a time when a great, pro-level marker needed to be out of this world expensive! Times have changed and in the twenty-first century, a paintball gun can be both affordable and ready for competition – and Empire Axe is it.”

Thomas Taylor of XSV said, “The AXE is light, fast, accurate and compact… all the things I need in a paintball gun! For anyone who plays as aggressive and up the field as I do, the new Empire Axe is the perfect choice! I can’t wait to hit the snake with my Axe in 2011!”

Last month, Empire Paintball released the new Empire AXE Marker. On first glance, the marker may look like a Mini, but once the marker is shot, it is a completely different story:

Extended grip and trigger frame and ergonomic grip for maximum comfort
Smooth and stable firing platform with feather light kick
Easy maintenance with unique push-button bolt out back design
Adjustable bearing trigger with micro-switch activation
On/Off ASA with integrated pressure regulator
“Empire is proud to have XSV shooting our new AXE marker,” said Jason A. Taitano, VP of Marketing. “The feedback on the performance of the gun has already exceeded our expectations. From internal field testers, to external reviews, this gun shoots like butter. Having a Pro Team shooting the marker further justifies its high level of performance.”

All New: Critical Stealth Pack

Critical has developed a new pack for tourney players, the stealth pack. It has a unique strap for holding your pods the pack. They say it lowers your profile but I don’t see a difference in the video; I would need to see a side by side comparison with someone wearing another pack. I also don’t how their ejection system is any different from any of the other packs out on the market. And as for being quiet, LYSK has a magnetic pack which also quieter than velcro. Hopefully this pack is on display somewhere at PSP Galveston so I can check it out.

Registration for PSP Galveston is Open

PSP Galveston is March 11 – 13, 2011. Registration for the event is now open, it actually has been open since Sunday evening.

The field layout will be released 1 week before the event, March 3, 2011.

Entry

Pro – $2800
D1 – $2800
D2 – $2800
D3 – $2600
D4 – $2600

D3 5-man – $900
D4 5-man – $900

Prizes *Free Entry and 1/2 Entries must be used at a future PSP event in the 2011 season.

Pro:
– 1st – $10, 000, Medals, Trophy
– 2nd – $4,000, Medals, Trophy
D1:
– 1st – $3,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – $2,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
D2:
– 1st – $2,500 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – $1,000 & ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry, Trophy and Medals
D3:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D4:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D3 5-man:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
D4 5-man:
– 1st – Free Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 2nd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals
– 3rd – ½ Entry Fee, Trophy and Medals

KEE Action Sports Recalls BT SA-17 Paintball Marker Due To Injury Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: BT SA-17 Paintball Gun/Marker
Units: About 1,400
Importer: KEE Action Sports LLC, of Sewell, N.J.
Hazard: When users attempt to pierce the CO2 cartridge by closing the lever to the cartridge chamber, the cartridge can fly out of the marker, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: The marker is made of aluminum and resembles a pistol. It is black with model number BT SA-17 printed on both sides. It uses a horizontally-fed magazine and requires a 12g CO2 cartridge.
Sold at: Paintball fields/arenas, stores and retailers from May 2010 through August 2010 for about $130.
Manufactured in Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled paintball markers. Consumers can return the markers to KEE or the retailer from which the product was purchased for a free repair or contact KEE for the repair parts and installation instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact KEE Action Sports at (800) 220-3222 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit KEE’s customer service website at www.paintballsolutions.com.

BT SA-17 paintball maker with lever to CO2 cartridge chamber open.

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772