The Super Soaker SS 300
is Larami's first generation of backpack Super Soaker created. This blaster
sported a hefty 6.5L backpack with a hose to feed the blaster unit which housed
about 1.5L of water in its three air-pressure-based firing chambers. The nozzle
opening on this blaster was larger than any other water blaster found during
its time. The SS 300 produced a stream that even rivals more recent CPS-class
blasters.
Its trigger-mechanism is the top-mounted lever found near the nozzle of the
blaster. The limitation with this type of trigger is that one cannot pump and
fire at the same time. The pump of the blaster moves roughly 80mL of water with
every pump from the tank into the firing chambers.
The blaster is connected to the reservoir via a clear hose with a shut-off valve
at the blaster side. Interestingly, the hose could be detached from both the
blaster and the reservoir. The backpack reservoir, itself, has two straps for
mounting on one's shoulders. Its backpack, however, is not that comfortable
to carry due to its non-flat surface which ends up in contact with one's back
during transport. The backpack can be filled through either of its caps.
While the SS 300's output and power were definitely unmatched in its day,
the general feel of the blaster is rather flimsy. The handle on the blaster
as well as the handle on the trigger section are actually shipped detached from
the blaster unit and must be snapped into place. The firing chamber tanks are
large and the blaster gets top-heavy when the firing chamber is full of water.
Quick-pumping is not recommendable. The SS 300 is a powerful blaster, but potentially
high maintenance due to concerns over its durability as many others have noted as well.
Overall, the Super Soaker SS 300 is a potent blaster, able to outclass any SS or XP-class blaster
and on par with even the mid-sized CPS/Monster series. Power, performance, and
water supply are near the top for any Super Soaker . Its main drawbacks
are its weight, awkwardness of the firing mechanism, and its overall lack of
durability.
Pros
The water supply is large enough to last a good deal of time even in the wildest
of squirt-fests. Its sheer size also makes one's opponents think twice before
coming within range. The size of the firing chamber lets one unload extreme
amounts of water.
Cons
Heavy on the back! The backpack should have been designed a little better. One
nozzle setting means that one cannot conserve water when one it low. The structural
design of this blaster makes it not very durable. Do not fall while carrying
this blaster.
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Reviews
Name:The Oncoming Storm | Posted: 20140212
Manufacturer: Larami Ltd.
Pressurization System:Air Pressure
Reservoir Volume:247 oz
Pressure Chamber Volume:60 oz
Pump Volume:3 oz
Number of Nozzles:1
Nozzle 1:
Output: 8 oz/sec
Range(angled): 55' feet
Review:
The Super Soaker 300 is the largest super soaker ever made by capacity holding a massive 310oz of water when pressurized making it a relatively slow weapon. Being one of only 2 blasters with a range exceeding 50' it's a great weapon for providing cover fire for your men. The greatest strength about this weapon is the unbelievably massive 3oz pump stroke, which means that you seldom need give this more than 1 or 2 pumps to rebuild full pressure after a tap or burst shot. When in action while you probably can't outrun much, you can outgun and/or outlast everything on the field leaving a wave of destruction in your wake.
Review
By Martin K. | Posted:
20010516
About my beloved SS300
Original.
I am sad to read that little
is known of this magnificent piece of aquatic artillery, so I thought I'd just
tell whoever reads this mail a little about the SS300.
It is quite correct that
the SS300 is fragile. I've had to repair mine a few times. The trigger mechanism
is especially vulnerable. Last time a repaired the trigger, I replaced most
plastic parts with steel bolts and now it seems to hold. Additionally, the SS300
leaks a lot right after it has been charged.
The tank holds about eight
litres (about 2 gallons) of water, but it is very, very incomfortable to wear,
and impossible to run around with. It is better left a safe place for hit-and-run
attacks. With a full tank, you can reload five times. Charging to maximum pressure
is difficult, heavy and time-consuming. Charging is best done with the rear
end of the blaster to the ground, making use of your own weight to pump. Full
charge takes about one to two minutes of intensive pumping. Most of the charge
is lost after 3 to 4 seconds of shooting. Two minute pumping -> 3 second shooting...
These are the cons of the SS300.
Here comes the pros: The
SS300 is the only water gun I have tried with a powerful recoil. The tanks on
the blaster itself holds a total of 1.5 litres; the first liter goes in the
first 3 seconds! The beam is about 8 mm in diameter and the water has an exit
velocity of 60 km/h. In other words, a two second shot on a range under 6 meters
will make anyone so wet that there would be no need for them to hide from water
any more that day.
The best way to use this
water artillery gun, is to pump it up and leave it hidden somewhere, and then
use it for surprise attacks. When you need to recharge, get backup. You cannot
recharge and defend yourself at once.
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