CPS2500 Submitted Reviews

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Review by Ryan N. (Posted 20020505 | Edited by iSoaker.com)

This is an excellent blaster for almost any situation. The interchangeable nozzles help in all situations: 5x for sniping, 10x for fun, and 20x for total destruction! This is my weapon of choice for any combat mission.

Pros: Good, heavy-duty blaster that could wreck a Volkswagen beetle if necessary (Enemy defense have been encountered so far)
Cons: This is extremely heavy. On 20x you only get about 3 seconds of water power if you are lucky. Power gauge fogs up. Blaster tends to stick out in the bush

Overall: Good blaster for the extreme super soaker soldier.

Review By Soaker Elite (Rogue Member | Posted 20020305 | Edited by iSoaker.com)

While the CPS2500 is an exact design copy of the admired CPS2000, its capabilities falter when it comes to firepower. The CPS2500 looks a lot like a sniper rifle. When I first got this blaster, I was about 10 years old and had trouble carrying it. Of course, it got easier after awhile. However, there was one problem with the grip which continues to bother me: whenever excessively shooting with the blaster, the grip tends to make my thumb hit the side of the blaster. I ended up facing the concequences with two cuts on the bottom of my thumb. Other than that, the CPS2500 is luxury. If you can carry something like this, you'll realize how it perfectly fits just where you want your hands to go.
Shooting in a sniper-position is probably the best way to use this blaster. Since its shape is completely straight, it makes it easier to aim and fire. I found this difficult with the CPS1200 and all the other ghetto-designed super soakers which have bases at different heights.
However, if you plan to use this for running and gunning, you've made a serious mistake. Even though the 5x nozzle is powerful and conservative in the reservoir, the amount you can pump and shoot at a time is limited. It took me about two years to get used to the ridiculous amount of pumping this blaster requires after such little shooting. I would understand to pump after at least 2-3 seconds of firing, but the 5x nozzle takes about 1.5 seconds of constant firing. This is where the sniping characteristic comes.
However, if you like to snipe or use your shots wisely, you'll really enjoy the range and power of the CPS 2500. Choosing between the three nozzles (5x, 10x, and 20x) (which all are easy to switch back and forth once you memorize their location), you'll find yourself in complete paradise. 20x may last for about 1 second, but the blast is huge. If you manage to get a well placed shot with it, you're guaranteed serious drenching on the opponent. 10x is recommended for a powerful sniper blast which can soak quite hard if the shot is well-placed. 5x is a decent running and gunning shooting nozzle. However, you can't get much out before you're left dry.
Overall, the CPS 2500 is a sniper-specialized blaster. If you don't plan to sit down there and concentrate on someone to eliminate, choose another blaster. However, this is as reliable as any sniper blaster can get (other than the CPS 2000). If you're suddenly caught in a tight situation where you have to move, the 5x nozzle will be your best friend.

Power: 9/10
Weight: 8/10
Capacity: 6/10
Overall: 7.5/10

Pros: Amazing sniper rifle... probably the best! Great at targetting. 20x nozzle can take anything out in its path. Weight is quite decent.

Cons: Awkward grip which could cause thumb cuts. Huge water supply in reservoir, but barely any ready to fire when you pump. Even though it could help you conserve water, you won't be too successful in a battle situation. Intimidation factor could get many to gang up on one user. 22 pumps to load this thing up.

Power Tip: This could work with any multiple nozzle blaster. Set your nozzle setting to show half of open nozzle, and half blocked. When you shoot, it causes an amazing shower effect with still a great range! Try it out... it works with any multiple-nozzle blaster.

Fighting against the CPS 2500: If you can get rid of the fact of being scared by this huge one-shot-one-kill-looking blaster, you can easily win. Take advantage of its slowness, and always shoot at the user while he/she is struggling to pump so much because the darn thing uses up its water supply so quickly. Keep away when you know it's sniping you, especially with a 20x nozzle. If you can keep moving around the place, confusing the user, you can easily win.

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