I've been pretty sure this is the marker I'm gonna buy soon here just gotta save some cash but you definitely got me locked in on getting it. It seems pretty bad ass without spending $1600. I cant wait to get it. Its driving me nuts I can't just order the sucker
Good stuff, really helpy! With your hel i have bought full mechanical upgrade kit not just frame! THX! BTW i have got 170 after 160 and i need to say that 170 is a tooootal different. Of course it cant be compared to 3.5\cs1 smooth whush shoots. And cs2 is level more, of course. But my god you feel the signal that ball was shot, not the shot. I mean it does not whispers like top shooters, but for people who likes the feel of shots it is doing the best. The 160 has some attitude to look like top shooters, so loved by most players, but is does its job not so gteat, so you got some really mixed feel of ball, too many different noises and vibrations happaned through the cycle. This just says "im done, press for more" =)
Thanks for putting this out there it was super helpful. I'm getting back into paintball after being away for a while and I'm leaning towards getting the 170R. The only marker I have right now is an old Smart Parts Ion so this will be a huge upgrade.
Thank you bro! 🙏🏼 I appreciate it man. When I get back to the U.S. next year I’ll definitely let everyone know where I’ll be playing! Hope to link up with you and others when I return!
@@ThePBFit That would be dope. I play in the DC MD VA area (DMV) just getting into the sport so no team or anything. I'm on PBLeagues. The 170 I picked up is my first electric
@@jared6163 dude I traded my etha for a phantom. I didn't like it at no fault of its own. It honestly was the pettiest reason too, I didn't like how the barrel pitched up from the body. I stick with my mini for now. And yeaaaa buddy just raced an Enduro yesterday been riding since I was 6
Just coming back to the sport I used an 08 ego a shocker back then. (I liked the ego better then because they weren’t spool valves and spool valves then required more maint. You said you’re a shocker guy and my big debate it shocker or this170 what are your thoughts, which would you choose?
I also take my engine out & wipe all used grease off & apply new every monday.... you have to use lighter coat & but my marker fires perfect every time & always has paint shell transfer that I know will build up if I didn't do this
Whatever one you buy can you switch the from mechanical too electronic? So if I buy mechanical can I switch too mechanical if I buy mechanical can I switch too electronic ?
I think late 2020 isn’t a bad idea. PE does roll out with new markers relatively quickly but they are backlogged right now and still haven’t released the mech frame for the CS2 yet.
Big time man. I love the older egos but the technology updates are a huge jump from an Ego 9 to this. If you like stack tube poppets you should check out the LV line by Planet Eclipse. Definitely WOW factor there!
I don't mind the detents, but I am not fond of the antiquated case, trigger and grip ergonomics. I do hate the barrel. Why is it the shit 4 barrel and empires driver x barrels are so difficult to buy different diameter barrel backs for?? Think how many thousands and thousands of Geos, cs1s, gteks, etha 2s, Lv series and eteks that have come with a. 692 or .689 barrel back when most paint is a lot smaller? Just raise the cost of the 170r again and sell it with a .685 FL barrel and a soft case.
The BEST review/maintenance video out there.
I appreciate it!
I've been pretty sure this is the marker I'm gonna buy soon here just gotta save some cash but you definitely got me locked in on getting it. It seems pretty bad ass without spending $1600. I cant wait to get it. Its driving me nuts I can't just order the sucker
I just got one. It’s worth it
@@patricksullivan8706 hell yeah I went with it too. I love the damn thing
Good stuff, really helpy! With your hel i have bought full mechanical upgrade kit not just frame! THX!
BTW i have got 170 after 160 and i need to say that 170 is a tooootal different.
Of course it cant be compared to 3.5\cs1 smooth whush shoots. And cs2 is level more, of course.
But my god you feel the signal that ball was shot, not the shot. I mean it does not whispers like top shooters, but for people who likes the feel of shots it is doing the best.
The 160 has some attitude to look like top shooters, so loved by most players, but is does its job not so gteat, so you got some really mixed feel of ball, too many different noises and vibrations happaned through the cycle.
This just says "im done, press for more" =)
Thanks for putting this out there it was super helpful. I'm getting back into paintball after being away for a while and I'm leaning towards getting the 170R. The only marker I have right now is an old Smart Parts Ion so this will be a huge upgrade.
I just started playing paintball after like 10 years. I bought a 170r used. It rips you will not be dissapointed
@@Arekusanda31 also getting back into it after about 13 years. upgrading from an alias intimidator. my 170r should be here this week
@@JacobVersus you'll love it
Your videos are the best bro! Haha love your humor and passion. Hopefully one day we could ball. My 170R vs yours!
Thank you bro! 🙏🏼 I appreciate it man. When I get back to the U.S. next year I’ll definitely let everyone know where I’ll be playing! Hope to link up with you and others when I return!
@@ThePBFit That would be dope. I play in the DC MD VA area (DMV) just getting into the sport so no team or anything. I'm on PBLeagues. The 170 I picked up is my first electric
Very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Great video great show. Guns
Thank you 🙏🏼
Good solid information
Justin Brayton's long lost brother! Man I just bought an etha 2 should've saved a bit more and got this.
Trade it in bro
Buy another gun never hurts to own as many as you can lol let friends use them or sale them
Ha another moto guy hell yeah lmao. I bought an etha 2 as my first gun just upgraded to this
@@jared6163 dude I traded my etha for a phantom. I didn't like it at no fault of its own. It honestly was the pettiest reason too, I didn't like how the barrel pitched up from the body. I stick with my mini for now. And yeaaaa buddy just raced an Enduro yesterday been riding since I was 6
@@briantruxtonjr.6108 Nice ahh it's too hot to ride out here in Cali. I just ordered the green uk predator edition 170r cant wait
Awesome review. I do have one question…how does the trigger feel? That’s my only concern about this marker.
What color-way is this 170R? Great video
Well that’s planet eclipse for ya
Great vids man. How does this feel vs your 3.5?
They both feel great, but to this day my favorite PE marker is still the Geo 3.5.
Just coming back to the sport I used an 08 ego a shocker back then. (I liked the ego better then because they weren’t spool valves and spool valves then required more maint. You said you’re a shocker guy and my big debate it shocker or this170 what are your thoughts, which would you choose?
Can you use these marker straight out the box? And what kind of paint do you Prefer
Any planet eclipse you can use straight out of the box , any paint is good it mostly your preference
I also take my engine out & wipe all used grease off & apply new every monday.... you have to use lighter coat & but my marker fires perfect every time & always has paint shell transfer that I know will build up if I didn't do this
Whatever one you buy can you switch the from mechanical too electronic? So if I buy mechanical can I switch too mechanical if I buy mechanical can I switch too electronic ?
Do you think an inception design low rise feedneck would be better how heavy is the feedneck with its extra large thumb wheel
Could someone give me a link to purchasing the Gtek170r Electronic board to upgrade the Mechanical version to the Electronic version
I hear a lot of people saying the stock barrel isn’t all that great at all as well as the trigger 😕 should I upgrade both?
Yup! I did. Either get an S or deuce trigger & a barrel kit. You'll be happy you did.
Steve Acevedo for sure thanks bro!
When I ordered my 170r i got the upgraded trigger and field one acculock and I definitely prefer the upgraded trigger
The trigger on the 170R is meh and I'd replace it. I do think the barrel does the job just fine.
Would you recommend me getting one in late 2020 or wait. Currently I have an axe pro but I shot my buddy’s Gtek 170r and fell in love.
I think late 2020 isn’t a bad idea. PE does roll out with new markers relatively quickly but they are backlogged right now and still haven’t released the mech frame for the CS2 yet.
Get it
I bought a 170r about a month ago and oh boy I absolutely love the thing! Shoots really good and really efficient. Worth the money
Would you have the WOW effect if you were going from a 09 ego to this?
Big time man. I love the older egos but the technology updates are a huge jump from an Ego 9 to this. If you like stack tube poppets you should check out the LV line by Planet Eclipse. Definitely WOW factor there!
I don't mind the detents, but I am not fond of the antiquated case, trigger and grip ergonomics. I do hate the barrel. Why is it the shit 4 barrel and empires driver x barrels are so difficult to buy different diameter barrel backs for?? Think how many thousands and thousands of Geos, cs1s, gteks, etha 2s, Lv series and eteks that have come with a. 692 or .689 barrel back when most paint is a lot smaller? Just raise the cost of the 170r again and sell it with a .685 FL barrel and a soft case.
Is that a black and grey 170R?
Yes Sir!
So it’s a fancy emek
No, it's a fancy Etha.
@@zDerezzed emak
@Alec Del Vecchio Have you played with both? If you have, you'd know the 170r is nothing like the emek.
Haha this guy is funny talking about the case for both grips fitting in the case.
1st
GET IT!