Etek 3 LT & AM Paintball Guns - Coming Soon From Planet Eclipse

etek 3 am, etek 3 lt Coming soon from Planet Eclipse, the Etek 3 LT and Etek 3 AM are set to be released later this month.

From what I understand, the Etek 3 LT and AM have 3 new features.

From what I also understand, there seems to be quite a bit of debate between Etek owners about the worthiness of upgrading to the Etek 3.

I will say this, if you feel like you just bought an Etek 2 and still like it, then its perfectly fine if you decide to sit this update out. After-all, you don't need to upgrade every year to the "newest of newest" releases. In fact, your not alone if you feel Planet Eclipse is spitting out new releases faster than you need them:

A Couple User Comments on The Etek 3 on PbNation

HBDm8Balla said...

i hope theirs no etek3 soon... etek 2s r great! to me they dont need an improvement! just my thoughts tho.

Redneckballer said...

I don't know why you all are so wanting an Etek 3 to come out so bad.... so we can all see the value of our Etek2's fall even more than it already has????????

I'm with ya if you hate updating all the time. Its completely obnoxious to see year old gear become "obsolete..." but before you go off hating the Etek 3 because it slashed your Etek 2's value in half, read a little more just so you know what your missing out on.

For those of you that have never owned an Etek or Planet Eclipse marker before should PLEASE keep reading. You very well might decide to jump on the Eclipse bandwagon.

Differences Between The Etek 2 and Etek 3

There are only a couple differences between the Etek 2 and Etek 3:

Milling - a new milling job that makes it look sleeker in my opinion
Faster Bolt Cycle - the solenoid is hose-less, and now pumps air directly into the body
Smaller Ram Casing - this makes the back of the marker a little smaller

TechPB and Eclipse Going Over the Differences Between the AM and LT

Soooo, basically the only differences between the LT and AM is the "AM" is an all metal version that comes with an all metal frame, all metal feed neck, and all metal eye covers. The LT has composite eye covers, feed neck, and frame.

My 2 Cents

I think its great they are offering 2 versions of the Etek 3. Why? Because having a cheaper version allows players on a budget to get into the Etek line for less than usual - they get all the benefits of an Etek for less.

I also like that Planet Eclipse didn't compromise what was on the inside when designing a cheaper variant (the Etek 3 AM). In an effort to make the Etek 3 more affordable they cut cost in the "shell" of the marker - a part that has the least effect on performance, if any at all. This is just another reminder that Planet Eclipse is serious about performance and yet recognizes a need for affordable, high performance markers. Its rare to see that kind of devotion.

I Want an Etek 3, But Which Should I Get? AM or LT?

What Planet Eclipse would like paintballers to do is buy the LT for $475 if they are on a budget, and then upgrade their LT with an all metal body kit later on when they have the money. This way you can feel the performance of an Etek 3 for much cheaper and upgrade when you feel the need to.

For those that have never owned a Planet Eclipse marker, or let alone an Etek, then NOW is the time to get one. The Etek 3 AM is affordable ($475), and offers the chance for any outsider to experience an Etek for cheaper than usual.