Is a Qloader worth it???

[Stayhuge]

Hey everyone. I was looking into a Qloader system. I like the idea of a loader system that doesn't require batteries. I was just wondering if anyone has had experience with these. New, they look like it will cost about 160-170 with the adapter kit. I have a ULE Custom, if that aids your opinion. Thanks everyone!!!

[afortuna]

I like them, but I'll rarely go through a hopper of paint during a speedball game. So reloading once, maybe twice during a game for a lower profile is worth it to me. If you use a lot of paint, you probably won't like it much, because the pods don't hold that much. I hope this helps.

[Anjin3515]

I just got mine. I am having some minor issues...mainly because I am using it direct feed. Ive played with it at one 8 hr game and I liked it. 100 rounds a pod is fine for me. It does take getting used to....and figuring out the spring winds can be tricky.

My best advice would be to go over to the Q-Loader forum....there is a TON of info there and the Player Reps are very helpful.

Dispite my few problems ( a few chops right at the feed neck, and 2 pods just not wanting to load...a spring wind issue) I really like it. It is NOT as simple and plug and play as a normal hopper....but I think the low profile is worth the extra time you have to put into getting to know the system.

[mostpeople]

you want opinions, well... my opinion is no and here is why:

1. Why take a 200 round pod.. and put 100 rounds in it? You cut your paint capacity by half every time you walk on the field.

2. No matter how good you are with those things, it'll still chop eventually. Sure its fast, but it takes time to load and might chop.

3. If the balls swell up due to humidity, or soften due to temperature, you're screwed.

4. All the problems can be alleviated with a haloB or EmpireB.. they are so simple, water resistant enough for gameplay in rainy florida.. and provide more than enough BPS.

Seems like a lot, imho to trade for being able to sight a gun over the barrel, as opposed to down the left or right side..

[robnix]

you want opinions, well... my opinion is no and here is why:

1. Why take a 200 round pod.. and put 100 rounds in it? You cut your paint capacity by half every time you walk on the field.

2. No matter how good you are with those things, it'll still chop eventually. Sure its fast, but it takes time to load and might chop.

3. If the balls swell up due to humidity, or soften due to temperature, you're screwed.

4. All the problems can be alleviated with a haloB or EmpireB.. they are so simple, water resistant enough for gameplay in rainy florida.. and provide more than enough BPS.

Seems like a lot, imho to trade for being able to sight a gun over the barrel, as opposed to down the left or right side..

I had one and loved it at first. It was great in a recball game, but at the last Scenerio I was at, there were some pretty serious firefights where the 100 rounds per pods was a serious issue. I was swapping pods and doing one mile round trips back to my tent more than I needed to because of the limited carrying capacity of 5 tubes in a harness. I could walk onto the field with 600 rounds, or just over 900.

I had chops as well, especially when the pods weren't loaded correctly. One pod broke paint on the inside, making the whole pod useless.

I've sold mine off and will be going with a Halo and a Vlocity JR.

[Stayhuge]

Thanks for al of the opiniions. I appreciate the honesty. I think they are a little too expensive, for something that I am not SURE that I want. If I found one cheap, I might consider it, just to tinker with, but at the prices I have seen, I doubt I will be purchasing one soon. Thanks everyone.

[Empyreal Rogue]

you want opinions, well... my opinion is no and here is why:

1. Why take a 200 round pod.. and put 100 rounds in it? You cut your paint capacity by half every time you walk on the field.

2. No matter how good you are with those things, it'll still chop eventually. Sure its fast, but it takes time to load and might chop.

3. If the balls swell up due to humidity, or soften due to temperature, you're screwed.

4. All the problems can be alleviated with a haloB or EmpireB.. they are so simple, water resistant enough for gameplay in rainy florida.. and provide more than enough BPS.

Seems like a lot, imho to trade for being able to sight a gun over the barrel, as opposed to down the left or right side..

Have you ever owned one, or used one for at least a day of play?

[wetwrks]

Watch ebay. They come up there often, both as complete sets and as parts. Often cheep.

I have basically 2 sets and love them. I have had very little problems, no more than with any other hopper system. You simply need to learn what the quirks of this particular type of hopper is.

[reflective]

I've only had mine for a little over a month now....... and it has only seen the field once. However I have put a lot of paint through it in the backyard.
I was really excited about it when I ordered it...... and when I got it in my first reaction was "huh......... ok.....".
It's not that I didn't like it, it was just that it kinda just made sense and was what it was.
It took some time to get used too at first (and by "some time" I mean like a day).
But I love it. You get very use to no more hopper on top and with my 500 kit I really see no difference in play. Switching pods in game is easy and quick, it is fast and consistant, not chops (yet - and that is with both a std minimag and my e-framed spyder tl-plus), the pods fit fine in my reds 3 pod leg harness, and it balances out fine.

Here are a couple pics (sorry about the one of my TL - my brother had the camera so I had to use my old webcam).

[maniacmechanic]

Q L's are what you make of them ; they can be kind of tricky till you GET USED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT , they don't like poor quality paint , they have to be set up ; it's not plug & play like a std. hopper BUT
if you want a lower profile, play a " you don't see me " position " or want a feeder that guarentees 33 bps
personally I have Q's set up on 2 markers at the moment

[Warwitch]

Yes.

Looks like most of the bases have already been covered. Buy one you will love it. And if you dont, I will buy it off you for half price

[mostpeople]

Have you ever owned one, or used one for at least a day of play?

Yes.. half the guys on my old team got them thinking they would be awesome. And dont get me wrong, awesome concept - we all got them afterall..

Nobody on my team uses one today, for the reasons mentioned above.

*edit, I didnt personally own one, but I have used my team's q-loaders in the past..

[Empyreal Rogue]

I ask because I own one and have owned one since it's initial release and I feel the complete and polar opposite of every point you mentioned. I'm not trying to turn this into a debate, but I just don't think your points carry a lot of validity because you really didn't give the system a chance.

1) The Q-Loader was designed for the shooter who doesn't need to shoot a lot and requires a low profile, and that is the front man. That is where I typically play. Playing front is about positioning, profile, angles, and taking small burst shots for elimination. Or drawing lots of fire, either way you get the idea. The Q-Loader allows for all of those.

2) You're right, to an extent. I spent countless hours on weekends tuning and testing different pre-wind strengths on different paint. I can guarantee that I will never break a ball in my Q-Loader, in the hose, or in the chamber based on the experience I have.

3) Yes, but that's true for any hopper. The size of the hoses, feednecks, and the mounting socket are no different from the size of a Halo's or Reloader's.

4) Also true. The Halo and Reloader are incredibly simple hoppers. Put in your batteries, put it in the feedneck, load it and go. But can you mount a Reloader upside down and still feed a consistent 33+ BPS?

I use a Q-Loader on my ULE Pneumag, and I (will) use a Reloader on my E-Mag. Both are great feed systems, and I highly recommend them both. But above all else I say that before you decide which one you want, for Buddha's sake test them out. The Q-Loader requires a good bit of understanding and experience, which in the end is totally worth it. But if that's not for you, then buy a Reloader, Halo, Pulse, or Evo3. All are also excellent hoppers. With today's market for loading systems, it's nearly impossible to go with a bad choice.

[mostpeople]

You're obviously a fan, I respect that. But you are wrong on point #1, limiting your ability to lay paint is NEVER a good idea for anybody even for a front man - which is where I play too by the way. And you've agreed with every other point I made, and so have other people in the thread, and the points I made are also from people I play with every weekend.. so im not talking out of my you know what.

[Empyreal Rogue]

You're obviously a fan, I respect that. But you are wrong on point #1, limiting your ability to lay paint is NEVER a good idea for anybody even for a front man - which is where I play too by the way. And you've agreed with every other point I made, and so have other people in the thread, and the points I made are also from people I play with every weekend.. so im not talking out of my you know what.

I agreed with the points, but only to a certain extent. Guess you didn't see that. :\