CONSTANT PRESSURE SYSTEM SERIES: This is my personal favourite water blaster series. In 1996, the first generation CPS-class weapon was released, dubbed innocently as the CPS 2000. This marked the start of the 3rd Age of Water Weaponry. A minor oversight by Larami Ltd. was their initial negligence in putting an age limit on these water blasters. The thick, potent stream unleashed by the CPS 2000 could make another's vision blurry if he/she took a direct hit in the face, even with eyes closed. Undoubted countless complaints went to Larami by angry parents who blamed Larami of making a children's toy that could result in serious injury. (Personally speaking, if those parents were doing a better job, the CPS 2000 would never have gotten into irresponsible hands in the first place, but I digress...) However, with CPS technology now unleashed on the market, Larami could no longer look back without fear of losing patronage.
In 1998, Larami released the rest of the CPS line, namely the CPS 1000, CPS 1500, CPS 2500 and the CPS 3000. Even now there is no other water weaponry available which can match the sheer output volume and tank capacity of the CPS-class water blaster.
In 1999, the Super Charger ability was introduced, allowing SC-capable blasters to refill quickly from a hose through a Q.F.D (Quick-Fill Device) adapter. The SC500, SC600 and SC:Power Pak, however, had their firing chambers based on the CPS-pressure system. As the SC-line was discontinued and the SC-ability merged with other lines, these CPS-based soakers are now listed here.
In 2000, the CPS line was further expanded with new members such as the CPS 1200, CPS 1700, CPS 2700 and the CPS 3200 as well as the SC:Big Trouble.
In 2001, two more CPS blasters were added to the line, namely the CPS 1-3-5 and the CPS Splashzooka 65oz.
In 2002, another two CPS blasters were added to the CPS line. The CPS2100 was introduced: a light, strapless, hard-hitting soaker. The CPS4100 also debutted being based on the Monster (2001) base frame but lacking SC-capability and sporting different colours.

General Notes: All CPS weapons have a separate firing chamber which allows full strength shots even when low on water or only with a few pumps (minimal end trickle). CPS technology relies on a strong elastic rubber firing chamber which literally squeezes water out through the nozzle when the trigger is pulled. All CPS weapons come with a handy shoulder strap making it much easier to carry more than one. The water capacity for this series starts at 2.3 litres and goes up to the sadistic 8 litres held in the backpack of the CPS 3000. Despite having a fairly large payload, these weapons deliver water very quickly and will virutally empty their reservoirs before an XPer can fire off two complete shots. This, of course, means one needs to be more thrifty with water use when on extended trips away from a filling source. It also means one can drench someone more accurately and quickly than a water balloon during an all-out squirtfest. Currently, the only device to out-drench these weapons are hoses but those have limited range and, in the same amount of time, do not always fire as much water!

MONSTER SERIES: Released for the year 2000, the Monster series marks the first true hybrid between Super Charger quick-refill technology with true CPS technology and power. The result are REALLY BIG single piece water weapons.
In 2001, a change was made to the naming. The Monster from 2000 was given a new name: The Monster X. This was apparently done since a smaller blaster, known as the Monster, was introduced. In 2002, the Monster (2001) was discontinued with the CPS4100 taking its place. The CPS4100 is based on the same frame as the Monster (2001), but lacks quick-fill ability and has different colouring. As well, the Monster X and Monster XL were re-released, but their reservoirs were cut in size. Why this occurred? Who knows... (Editor's Note: I'm guessing they did not want to call a new, smaller Monster a Monster S or Mini-Monster as this would defeat the series' name. At the same time, the Monster X just sounds better, though the name, Monster L, would have made more sense.)

General Notes: Largest CPS-based, SC-capable, single-piece water blasters available. Easy to fill using a standard faucet or using the 2-way QFD supplied. The Monster/Monster X has 6 nozzle settings to choose from while the Monster XL has 11 + an off-setting. The 2001 Monster has 4 nozzles and balances size and power very nicely. The Monster series makes the most of both CPS and SC technology, once again pushing the diversity of water blasters.

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