Help in paintball.....?

Question

I know what psi stands for but what do proffesionall players use (the psi level) and what does the ci mean in 45 ci??

Answer 1

there are 3 differant levels of psi when it comes to air tanks(not including co2 at 1800psi) the lowest is 3000, then there is 4500, and the highest is 5000psi. most pros will use the 5000psi just because it last through more shots. the one thing to concider is that most fields only fill to 3000psi, both for safty and to make it last longer. and 45 ci means that the volume of the tank is 45 cubic inches.


Thanks Jhuoho, he is right too. I am a front man my self and I use an XSV Ego with a 5000psi 45 ci Evil Scion tank.

Answer 2

I'll add more to Patrick's answer, and he's right.
More psi means more shots, since you have essentially more air in the space of your tank. Ci (cubic inches) is the volume of your tank. More psi and ci means more shots.
CO2 is at 1800 psi, but CO2 isn't all that regular, so all pros use compressed air (or Nitrogen, it's the same thing. Air is 75% Nitrogen.) Anyway, depending on what position they play will determine what tank size they use. Back players who may carry up to 2 cases of paint with them on the field (I'm talking like Dynasty and XSV here) will use the 5000 psi, 90+ ci tanks. Some even use two tanks, remotely.(They switch when one runs out). Front players who rely heavily on maneuverability and speed, however will use like a 3000 or 4500 psi, 45 ci tank.
Hope this helps.