Ammunition
The choice of weapon
to be used is critical for any operation, but the choice of ammunition
can provide more interesting twists. By altering the temperature of the
water used, the target of the attack will suffer an added consequence
along with getting wet.
Note: Only clean, clear water should be used in any water blaster.
Other liquids could be quite damaging to the weapon. iSoaker.com does
not condone, support or recommend the use of any other liquid apart from
clean, clear water.
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The following
is a short list of water temperatures and their potential effects.
- ICE-COLD:
Ice-cold refers to water that has been chilled (usually with ice)
to near freezing. (Loading ice into the water reservoirs is NOT
advised) Freezing cold water has a sting to it when it hits, especially
during late-evening or night campaigns.
- COLD:
Standard ammunition rounds from most taps or hoses. Most people
expect this type of water to be used. No advantage to using it.
- ROOM TEMPERATURE:
This refers to water which is basically equal to that of the air
temperature. This slightly elevated temperature as opposed to
cold actually adds to the discomfort level of the target once
hit.
- LUKE-WARM:
Luke warm water is water at basically body temperature. Targets
hit by enough of this water suffer an interesting side effect.
Luke warm temperatures tend to make people want to urinate. Go
fig'. Use carefully and wisely.
- WARM:
Warm water gives an extension to the room temperature water effects.
Most people expect to be hit by cold water. Being hit by warm
water feel rather uncomfortable and awkward, especially on hot,
sunny days.
- HOT:
Hot water should not be used since this can actually really hurt.
The objective of water fights is to soak people, not injure them.
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OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Salt water and hard water (water with a lot of calcium/lime in
it) will damage the blaster if allowed to dry within the inner-workings.
Blasters should be flushed with clean, low salt water if heavier water
is used. Pool water should not be used since pools tend to contain
high amounts of chlorine. Though the blasters are commonly made of
plastic, the screws holding the blasters together are metal along
with some inner parts. These will rust if not treated properly. |
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