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Classification: SS | Type: LIGHT/SUPPORT SIDE-ARM

Description: My first true water blaster!
Once one of the most feared weapons on the water-front, the original SS50 was a "MUST-HAVE" for any water-weapon enthusiast. Based on the air-pressurized reservoir system, its water use-to-supply ratio is excellent since its nozzle opening is quite small. Fully pumped, one could achieve a decent range. However, the pumping mechanism is not as sturdy as newer blasters, the water reservoir has a tendency to dribble at the connection, and all water can not be used due to the design of the water intake from the reservoir. Despite this, the SS50 still reigned supreme in the time of primarily pump-action and battery-powered water guns.
The SS50 can still provide a decent back-up weapon when one's larger assault weapon runs out of juice. It is also a good training weapon for smaller children and a decent loaner (to friends you want to soak BADLY with your XP, SC or CPS weapons, etc.)

Pros: Small, light, easy to carry. Rate of fire-to-water supply ratio quite good and can last a fairly long time (though water yield is low). This is one of the weapons which helped change water war forever.

Cons: Fragile, has a tendency to leak, especially if the O-ring is damaged or loose. Nozzle size is significantly smaller than the newer weapons and range is more limited. The pumping mechanism is also somewhat fragile. (Don't force it to hard or it will break. I know from experience.)

Dimensions: 49 cm x 7.5 cm x 24 cm (19.3" x 3.0" x 9.4")
Weight: 340 g (12.0 oz.)
Reservoir Volume: 730 mL (24.3 oz.)
Firing Chamber Volume: N/A
Pump Volume: Air

Range: (level/1m) 4 - 6m (13.1' - 19.7') (45 degrees) 5 - 7m (16.4' - 23.0')

Output: TBM
Average Shot Time: TBM

iSoaker Rating:
Power: 2
Weight: 2
Capacity: 2
Overall: 2