PlanetEclipse, encore et toujours présent dans le sponsoring d’équipes. Une fois de plus, une « limited edition » pointe le bout de son canon. C’est l’équipe suédoise « DOW » (Desperados Of Warberg – Sweden) qui en profite. PlanetEclipse a donné l’occasion à la team « DOW », de créer son propre modèle EGO et GEO9. Le design « revolver » a été dessiné par l’un de leurs joueurs, « Björn Bengtsson« . Ce joueur a passé un certain nombres d’heure pour en arriver à ce résultat.

Team link: http://www.desperados.se/

Planet Eclipse propose à toute personne ayant acheté un de leur lanceur Géo et l’ayant enregistré (avant le 31 mars 2009) sur leur site web de recevoir gratuitement une mise à jour matérielle qui doit améliorer les performances du Géo.

Voici les informations fournies par Planet Eclipse:

Mail-in or Register on-line for the « New G-R2 Enhancement Kit » once you have purchased your « Eclipse Geo Marker »

Since the release of the Geo we have been making small subtle changes to various components to enhance the performance and reliability of the marker.  Having reached a stage where all of the modifications have been thoroughly tested and approved by our sponsored teams and beta testers, amongst others, we are now ready to release information of the G-R2 Enhancement Kit.

The G-R2 Enhancement Kit comprises of the following components:
1 x G-R2 Prop Shaft Assembly
1 x G-R2 Inline Piston
8 x Patched Eye Cover/Rubber Grip Screw
1 x Patched Rear Frame Screw

So why would I need one? The Geo has been performing really well out in the field. But with feedback from our extensive range of service centers and sponsored teams from around the world as well as feedback from fellow Geo users we have been very keen to look at, and improve on, any issues. Based on that feedback, the G-R2 kit has been assembled to address these issues in one tidy enhancement kit.

Lead Designer: Jack Wood said “At Planet Eclipse we want our products to be the best that they can be. We are constantly taking feedback from a multitude of sources and with that information we are constantly looking for ways to improve every aspect of our products. When we find a way of making something better, we feel compelled to make the change. We could wait until the next generation of markers, but that would be selling you, the customer, short. That’s something we just don’t feel comfortable doing. Support of our existing customers, making sure their equipment is to the highest possible standard, is our number one concern. If you want the very best performance you can get from your Geo then the G-R2 kit is for you.”

So what do these parts do?
The new G-R2 Prop Shaft Assembly includes a new design of VVC screw to prevent the VVC backing out and leaking. A larger diameter O-ring and revised groove dimensions of the rear O-ring to prevent the Prop Shaft Assembly backing out of the Geo body during play. A new shortened “tip” allows the ball to sit further into the face of the bolt to alleviate ball breakages allowing you to shoot even more fragile paint. Modifications to the design of the VVC Screw Fore-Stop to further strengthen the design. The G-R2 Prop Shaft Assembly is easily distinguishable by the two grooves milled into the base of the tip

The G-R2 Inline Piston sees a central barbed stem added to the tip of the piston that not only has superior seal retention properties but also keeps the seal flatter than ever before minimizing the chance of the Inline Regulator over pressurizing. This helps give better shot-to-shot consistency as well as better reliability.

The patched screws simply give eye covers, rubber grips and the rear frame screws a much tighter, secure fit to prevent any loosening during play. This helps take day-to-day maintenance down to an absolute minimum.

So how do you tell if your Geo already has a G-R2 Enhancement Kit fitted?
-    If you purchased a Geo in 2008 then it will NOT have a G-R2 Kit Fitted.

-    If you purchased a Geo in 2009 then you will need to look at your Geo Prop Shaft to see if it has the double groove marking:

If there are no markings then your Geo does NOT have a G-R2 Kit fitted.
-    If you have a Geo that has the G-R2 Prop Shaft but not the G-R2 Piston or patched screws then contact Nicky T at our Manchester office on nick.t@planeteclipse.com, or Gerry Bates at our Rhode Island office on gerry.b@planeteclipse.com and we will send you the parts that you require as you do not need the full G-R2 Kit.

Please note that there is no serial number cut-off for this update. This Press Release applies to all Geo’s produced in 2008 and will apply to some Geo’s sold in 2009.

So how do you get one of these G-R2 Upgrade Kits?
-    The ONLY way to get one is by registering your Geo, either by submitting the warranty card in the manual or by completing the online warranty application here: http://www.planeteclipse.com/site/esupport.asp. By successfully registering your Geo on or before the 31st March 2009, all customers who need one, will automatically be sent a G-R2 Upgrade Kit completely FREE OF CHARGE.

Please note that G-R2 Upgrade Kits will NOT be available at Eclipse Tech Booths, so register your Geo now to get yours now (if required).

Full instructions of how to install the G-R2 Upgrade Kit can be found online at www.planeteclipse.com, in the Eclipse Featured Forums on www.pbnation.com and on the Planet Eclipse YouTube Learning Channel at www.youtube.com/planeteclipsetv

Voila une information un peu plus précise, la dernière nouvelle de chez PlanetEclipse nous informe d’une arrivée imminente de deux nouveaux lanceurs, le GEO SL91 et l’EGO SL94. Les SL sont en fait des éditions spéciales de ces marqueurs. Plus d’informations très bientôt à propos de ces deux nouvelles éditions.

Planet Eclipse aime faire baver les joueurs en leur envoyant des informations au compte goûte. On vous a récemment parlé des nouveaux SL 91 et SL 94 qui ne sont en fait rien d’autre que des Géo et Ego en édition spéciale. Nous avons désormais une image de ces lanceurs à vous proposer.

Ces lanceurs devraient être disponibles pour le printemps (donc pas avant le 21 mars). Aucune autre information n’a été dévoilée pour le moment. On devrait en apprendre plus dans les prochains jours.

Planet Eclipse ne se calme pas et continue de sortir des Ego9 et Geo en éditions limitées. C’est l’édition spéciale XSV qui est dévoilé aujourd’hui. Tout de jaune et muni d’un canon Custom Product (CP), ces Ego9 et Geo devraient plaire aux fans de l’équipe Sacramento XSV.