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ORIGINAL/CLASSIC SERIES: The world of portable water weaponry changed dramatically in 1988 with the release of the Super Soaker 100 (now known as the Super Soaker 50). Unlike the standard issue firearm of the time, Super Soakers required no batteries, held a lot more water and fired a stream of water as opposed to the pulsing streams of the motorized water weaponry. Larami lowered the number of the 100 to 50 and released a larger, albeit fragile, water blaster more deserving of the stature of 100. The success of these two water blasters put Larami well ahead of the competition and allowed them to invest more R&D funds resulting in more incarnations based on the original 50 in the years following. The true Classic Series made by Larami Ltd. are based on the original designs but have some minor design changes to make the blasters a little more effective. The Classic series pays tribute to the water weaponry that began the water war evolution.

General Notes: Payload versus their water delivery is excellent. However, it takes a long time to deliver adequate volumes of water to truly soak a person due to smaller aperture size. Being based on the original designs, these weapons tend to be more fragile and break easily if not handled with care. For sake of simplicity, both Original Models and Classic Series remakes are listed under this heading.

XTRA POWER SERIES: The summer of 1993 marks the start of the 2nd Age of Super Soaker®. The Xtra Power series boasted larger nozzles and a more rugged design compared to the original makes. The first XPs on the market were the XP75, XP150, XP250 and the XP300 (which was actually a SS300 repackaged and made slightly sturdier). The XP35, XP55 and XP95 were released in 1994 bringing the total number of XPs available to seven. These weapons provided decent power for the majority of simple water fights, packing a good punch for their size. The larger nozzle size on all XPs means greater soaking ability.
In 1996, Larami released five more weapons based on the XP system, namely the XP65, XP85 Triple-Shot, XP105, XXP175 and XXP275. These weapons boasted generally greater water capacity and more effective water deliverance. However, the future of the XP as the top-class of water weaponry would be cut short as Larami also released the CPS2000 at the same time. Also, some of the early models suffered from pressure tank problems and reservoir attachment problems.
In 1998, Larami showed the water weapon world how the XP could be refined into truly effective water weaponry. The XP20, XP40, XP70 and XP110 pushed the XP technology to its limits. However, 1998 was the year of the CPS. The XP90 Pulse-Fire, released in 1999, added the novelty of creating a pulsing stream but changed nothing in terms of the inner workings of the XP. Though dethroned from once being the best water weaponry, the XP-class weaponry can still provide good backup and decent firepower even on the modern battlefield.
In 1999, Larami added the SC 400 and the XP 90 to the series.
The year 2000 marked a surge in XP-blasters types. The SC 400:2000 Edition, SC:Triple Charger, XP 15:2000 Edition, XP220, XP240, XP270 and XP310 were made available, showing that the XP line was here for at least the next millenium. These blasters boasted larger capacities than earlier counterparts and were built for serious use on the water war field.
In 2001, the XP line was further expanded with the introduction of the XP215, the XP Backfire and the XP Triple Play.

General Notes: Being based on air pressure to deliver the water, these water blasters have a tendency to trickle as pressure drops. Pumping between and even during shots is recommended just to keep the pressure, thus firing rate, at maximum. The XPs, though now considered an older-model type, are still weapons with soaking power to be reckoned with.

Max-D SERIES: In 2002, Larami Ltd. released the Max-D series. The Max-D series wa structurally similar to the previous XP series, but the major differences between the Max-D series and the XP series appears to be in the inner workings. The Max-D series' trigger system appears to be rather different than in the XP series. Triggers cause the nozzle to snap open and closed as opposed to the XP series in which nozzles can be opened at various degrees. As well, it appears that the Max-D series can be pressurized slightly higher than the XP series could. The end result is a similar-sized soaker able to produce stronger streams and fire further than their predacessors.

General Notes: Being based on air pressure to deliver the water, these water blasters have a tendency to trickle as pressure drops. Pumping between and even during shots is recommended just to keep the pressure, thus firing rate, at maximum.

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