Eclipse Etek3 LT Paintball Gun

The Etek has
always stood for reliability, performance and value for money. It has
always carried the same core values as every other Eclipse marker of
exceptional quality, robust and reliable design, simple maintenance and
ease of use. The Etek3 is no different. By combining many features and
parts found and used within the Ego range, but in a pared-down design,
it allows the Etek3 to perform at similar levels, but at a price-point
that makes it obtainable by the more cost-conscious player. A true
Marker for the Masses.

The Etek3 will be available in 2 different models: Etek3 LT and Etek3 AM

This is the base model and will feature, for the very first time on
an Eclipse marker, Composite parts. The composite parts in question are
manufactured from Glass Reinforced Nylon. A very durable material that
is both tough and rigid. The GRN parts found on the Etek3 LT will be
the Frame, the Eye Covers and the Lever-Locking Clamping Feedtube
assembly. All other parts of the Etek3 LT are manufactured from exactly
the same materials and finishes you will find on the Ego10 and SL
range. High grade aluminum and stainless steel, deep cosmetic and
industrial hard anodizing. No corners are cut in the manufacture of the
Etek3.

New for 2010 Planet Eclipse Etek 3 paintball gun is one of the most
anticipated guns for this year. This is one of the best mid priced
paintball guns on the market with the same performance of the high end
markers. The new Etek 3 gun is very light weight and has many similar
features to the all new Ego Ten. With the new Etek 3 you wont have to
sacrifice performance for price. Now you can own the best at a
reasonable price.

Specs:

• Weight: 965g/2.12lb Including 14” Etek3 Barrel, Battery, Feed Tube, OOPS
• Length: 537mm Including 14” Etek3 Barrel
• Height: 222mm
• Width: 28.5mm

Features:

• The following features can be found on BOTH Etek3 models:
• One-Piece
  Body: No more separate FRM. Like the Ego7 onwards, the FRM of the Etek3
  is integrated into the body for reliability and robustness.
• Deftek
  Feed: Offset Feed. The feed is offset to one side by a small amount.
  This prevents the balls that tumble into the breech from bouncing
  excessively and causing breaks and chops.
• New Smaller Rammer
  Housing: Still using the proven Rammer Housing design from the Etek2,
  but in a much smaller package. This makes the whole rear bottom tube
  smaller and allows the gun to be more compact.
• Zick Kit: The
  Zick kit that became famous in the SL74 and carried through all 08 and
  09 Ego production, can be found as standard in the Etek3. Helps reduce
  kick and softens the initial impact on the ball during loading
• Cure
  Bolt: Again carried over from the Ego range, the Etek3 now has a Cure
  bolt as standard, as well as a body-contoured cut at the rear so the
  bolt blends seamlessly into the marker body. The Cure bolt helps the
  Etek3 to shoot the most fragile of tournament grade paints without
  worry of breaks due to the bolt clipping paintballs in the feed stack.
• New
  Direct Mounted Solenoid: An all new moulded solenoid Minifold mounts
  the ever-faithful SMC solenoid directly to the marker body, directly
  adjacent to the rammer. There is now just a single hose taking the LP
  air from the LPR to the new Minifold. The new Minifold is filtered for
  added protection of the solenoid from debris.
• S3 Inline
  Regulator: Taken directly from the Ego10, the S3 regulator features a
  self-purging device to ensure that the valve chamber is left empty once
  the tank has been removed. Coil spring construction also means quick
  and simple maintenance with no washer or shim stack to loose or
  incorrectly assemble. It also has exceptional accuracy and recharge
  rates. The things that are essential for shot-to-shot consistency and
  accuracy at even high, sustained rates of fire.
• Adjustable LPR:
  With the same LPR found on the SL8r Ego, the Etek3 offers precise
  control of LPR pressure, without the risk of accidental
  over-pressurization of the solenoid or rammer.
• Fully Adjustable
  Trigger: The Trigger rides in a self-lubricating trigger holder that
  clips neatly into the frame. This, combined with the magnetic trigger
  return mechanism, creates a smooth, positive trigger feel. It is
  adjustable for fore and aft stop as well as magnetic return strength.
• 2-Piece
  Barrel: 14” 2-piece honed barrel with the distinct Eclipse Reverse
  Threading using the same interface as the Shaft2, Shaft3 and SL
  barrels, making the Etek3 barrel upgradeable with the Shaft3 Upgrade
  pack. 0.693 rear bore is standard.
• Break Beam Sensor System:
  Using the same components and software as the Ego BBSS system, the
  Etek3 ensures that the marker is excellent at preventing chopped balls
  in the breech. When enabled, the Etek3 will only fire once a ball has
  loaded into the breech. If the BBSS system sees any kind of fault, the
  software automatically overrides the system and the marker continues to
  fire at a greatly reduced rate.
• LED Board: 3 tru-color LED
  indicators. These 3 clever LEDs allow easy programming of all the user
  definable parameters by greatly simplifying the programming process.
  The top LED indicates 10s of units, the middle displays 1s and the
  bottom shows 0.1 increments.
• Programmable Firing Modes: Etek3
  has user definable settings for Dwell, Ball-in-Place, Eyes Off ROF, Cap
  ROF (uncapped in Semi 1), Debounce, and Firing Mode. As standard the
  Etek3 has the capability to be set to cover every tourney regulation.
• Soft Grips: The new Etek3 grips follow the same design as the Geo and Ego grips. Comfortable, slim, grippy and soft.
• OOPS:
  The Etek3 uses the same On/Off/Purge System (OOPS) as the Ego10. It is
  easy to maintain, easy to turn, and dumps the air from the marker when
  it is turned off. It mounts to the bottom of the Etek3 frames using the
  robust T-Rail slide system.

Available Etek3 Upgrades:

There are 2 main Etek3 Upgrades:

• 1. The LT Upgrade Kit:
  This basically takes the LT up to the same basic standard as the AM. It
  includes an all-metal frame, all-metal eye covers and an all-metal
  feedtube assembly.
• 2. Etek3 Emortal Board: The Emortal board is
  a fully-functioning LCD board. It uses the same 3-Button navigation
  console of an Ego or Geo, has the same LCD interface as the Ego and
  Geo, and has much of the GUI of the Geo and Ego. The Emortal board will
  drop into any all-metal Etek3 frame. So whether you have an Etek3 AM or
  Etek3 LT with optional Upgrade Kit installed, you can quickly and
  easily slide out your standard circuit board, slide in the Emortal
  board, swap out the Push button Console on the back of the frame, and
  away you go.