I'm going to be using a rt on my marker. Which is better for high bps settings? Also which can keep up better with the rt?

Well if you want a marker that only uses air(No Batteries) go with the cyclone.

If you dont mind batteries go with Rip Clip.

Personally I have my Main 98 with RT and a CF and I have another that has an E-Trigger and mabey a rip clip is in the future.....all depends on $$$$$

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I prefer the cyclone just because of the no battery thing. I have seen several guys at longer scenerio games have to call themelves out due to batteries being dead.

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As long as you use fresh batteries each day, you shouldn't have to worry about batteries, as I can't think of anything that won't easily last a day of play.

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i have a rip clip on my 98 and wouldn't have it any other way! it flawlessly feeds the monster R/T and as long as you keep a decent record of how many shots fired...your batteries shouldn't go dead in the heat of battle.

Does anybody use rechargeable batteries in their Rip Clips, and if so, how long do they last? I'm wondering if precharged hybrid NIMHs like these: Rayovac Hybrid™ would work good.

I have a Cyclone on my salvo w/an R/T Love it was looking at the rip clip as well, just went with the cyclone and couldnt be happier! I just dont want any kind of batteries on my marker, thats why i went with the whole set-up i have, plus i have a scuba

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Madasax - Does your marker require the use of a T-fitting to split the air between the R/T and Cyclone, or are there 2 separate areas to attach hoses?

I have a Cyclone on my main marker but didn't like how it stopped functioning when my air got low so I put in a Lapco Uniflow Piston Housing (along with their Metal Ratchet & Squishy Paddles) and also changed the tubing and banjos for Clippard Banjos ST0-4 (10-32 x 1/8"barb) with 1/4"OD x 1/8"ID Hosing. Now my Cyclone will continue to operate until I run out of air completely.

The official word from Tippmann is that if I install a R/T on this gun and split the air with a T-fitting it should not negatively affect the Cyclone or R/T, but I am aware that some newer A5s for instance now come with 2 separate areas to attach these 2 accessories, thus avoiding the use of a T-fitting.

You see, I picked up a 2nd 98c for cheap to use as a backup / loaner gun and now of course am thinking about upgrading this as well, possibly putting a R/T and Rip Clip or Cyclone on this new one.

Yea i have one of the 2 way "T" fittings, works like a charm. My cyclone and R/T will work great untill i am really low on air, but that is to be expected. I also used a different hose on my R/T to connect the actual trigger to the fitting that goes to the outside of the gun, i did thid because the R/T was in my 98c and is a shorter fit than my salvo, i think the inside diam. is just a hair bigger and the hose is just a tad thicker, got it at a pneumatics store ha. Hope that answered ya!

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So what exactly happens when you get low on air? Do both the R/T and Cyclone stop functioning? Thanks 4 your help!