iSoaker.com - The Monster XL

Classification: Monster | Type: EXTRA HEAVY CANNON

Description: At present, the Monster XL represents the largest single-piece water blaster created. If one thought that the CPS2500 was intimidating, think again. This dual-nozzled beast boasts a large firing chamber and reservoir capacity, CPS-technology, SC quick-fill capability, and 11 nozzle settings plus one off-setting to choose from. This comes at the price of weight. The Monster XL is heavy. Even when empty, this blaster weighs more than many filled SuperSoakers.
The nozzles are rated as 5x, 10x, 11.5x, 6-way fan (typhoon blast), 4-way (power burst), and one shower-head type (aqua-storm) spray. Thanks to the Monster XL's large firing chamber, all patterns have their use and can dish out the water in buckets. One side also includes an off-setting such that both firing chambers can be set to feed into a single nozzle, increasing firing time and conserving water. The quick-fill feature and the supplied 2-way QFD will prove invaluable if a functional hose is present. Thanks to Super Charger technology, the entire blaster (both firing chamber and reservoir) can be filled by jamming in the SC-nozzle into an active QFD.
It even has a bipod! Given the weight of this blaster, the bipod allows one to rest the front of the blaster on a bench, a car, or any other object to help take the weight off one's shoulders. The bipod folds up neatly beneath the blaster. Each leg of the bipod moves independently. One minor complaint is that when the bipod is up, it can interfere with arm movement when pumping. Overall, the Monster XL makes a very intimidating main weapon. Its size will send most people running and its firing chamber will soak anyone who remains. The main drawbacks to this weapon are its sheer weight and the number of pumps required to pressurize both firing chambers. Thankfully, pumping is easy and the fact that one is holding the largest SuperSoaker available justifies the sacrifice in maneuverability. One thing to note is that while the amount of water dispensed is great, the range of the Monster XL feels somewhat lacking, meaning that one will have to be a little closer to do true saturations. Overall, the Monster XL is an awe-inspiring extra heavy cannon. Though not recommended for extended missions, the Monster XL makes a great base defense/heavy offensive weapon.

Pros: A double-barrelled, CPS-based, SC-capable really big water blaster able to thoroughly soak your opponent down to his/her undergarments in seconds. Its sheer size and water streams usually makes others take a second thought before attempting to engage the user of this weapon. The bipod adds both functionality and a meanness to its profile. 11 nozzle settings plus one closed-setting to choose from will meet virtually any soaking need.

Cons: Really heavy! This things weighs a good deal when fully loaded. It also take many pumps (over 30) to load the firing chambers, but only a couple of blinks to empty it. Its sheer size will make most run or get a bunch to gang up one the user. As great as the nozzle settings are, remember that four hostiles from four different directions will still have the upper hand. The bipod legs can make pumping awkward when in the up-position.

Dimensions: 98 cm x 21 cm x 32 cm (38.6"x8.3"x12.6")
Weight: 4.32 kg(152.4 oz.)
Reservoir Volume: 3.5 L (116.7 oz.)
Firing Chamber Volume: 1.27L (42.3 oz.)
Pump Volume: 35 mL (1.2 oz.)

Range: Dual 5x (level/1m) 6 - 7m (19.6' - 22.9') (45 degrees) 9 - 10m (29.5 - 32.8')
Dual Power Burst(level/1m) 4 - 6m (13.1' - 19.6') (45 degrees) 7 - 8m (22.9' - 29.5')
Dual 8.5x (level/1m) 5 - 6m (16.4' - 19.6') (45 degrees) 8 - 9m (26.2' - 29.5')
Dual 11.5x (level/1m) 6 - 7m (16.4' - 22.9') (45 degrees) 9 - 10m (29.5' - 32.8')
Dual Typhoon Blast (level/1m) 4 - 5m (13.1' - 16.4') (45 degrees) 6 - 7m (19.6' - 22.9')
5x (level/1m) 6 - 7m (19.6' - 22.9') (45 degrees) 9 - 11m (29.5' - 36.1')
Power Burst(level/1m) 6 - 7m (19.6' - 22.9') (45 degrees) 9 - 10m (29.5' - 32.8')
8.5x (level/1m) 5 - 6m (16.4' - 19.6') (45 degrees) 9 - 10m (29.5' - 32.8')
Aqua Storm (level/1m) 4 - 6m (13.1' - 19.6') (45 degrees) 6 - 8m (19.6' - 26.2')
11.5x (level/1m) 6 - 7m (16.4' - 22.9') (45 degrees) 9 - 10m (29.5' - 32.8')
Typhoon Blast (level/1m) 4 - 5m (13.1' - 16.4') (45 degrees) 7 - 8m (22.9' - 26.2')

Output: (5x) 180 mL/sec (6.0 oz./sec)
(Power Burst) 375 mL/sec (12.5 oz./sec)
(8.5x) 260 mL/sec (8.67 oz./sec)
(Aqua Storm) 430 mL/sec (14.3 oz./sec)
(11.5x) 350 mL/sec (11.7 oz./sec)
(Typhoon Blast) 390 mL/sec (13 oz./sec)
(5x 5x) 220 mL/sec (7.3 oz./sec)
(8.5x 8.5x) 425 mL/sec (14.2 oz./sec)
(11.5x 11.5x) 577 mL/sec (19.2 oz./sec)
Average Shot Time: (5x) 8 sec (Power Burst) 4 sec (8.5x) 5.5 sec (Aqua Storm) 4.5 sec (11.5x) 5.5 sec (Typhoon Blast) 3.5 sec (5x 5x) 6 sec (8.5x 8.5x) 3 sec (11.5x 11.5x) 2.2 sec

iSoaker Rating:
Power: 3.5
Weight: 5
Capacity: 3.5
Overall: 4

ODDITY: The Monster XL reviewed has nozzles rated at 5x, 8.5x and 11.5x. However, others in the US who have Monster XLs state that their blasters have nozzles rated at 8.5x, 10x and 11.5x. Based on this, it appears that there may be two versions of the Monster XL on the market.