Classification: CPS | Type: EXTRA HEAVY CANNON

Description: The CPS3000 is the first CPS-based backpack blaster. The CPS3000 balances CPS power with a good complement of water. The backpack/water reservoir has two layers: the outer layer holds the straps to the pack and acts as a damage protector; the inner water bladder is made of vinyl and holds the water. A soft exterior adjusts to match the amount of water it contains. The backpack is attached to good strength, one metre long tubing, allowing the user a great deal of freedom of motion with the gun. A zipper at the right side of the backpack where the tubing emerges allows access to the inner compartment to make repairs or patch leaks if need be. At the end of the hose is a closeable valve/gun adapter. This allows the user of the CPS3000 to be a sort of mobile filling station for smaller guns. The adapter locks into the CPS3000 gun with a twist/click lock.
The blaster itself has four nozzle settings. They are rated as 5x, 10x, Typhoon and 20x. The 5x, 10x and 20x settings are identical to the CPS2500 in terms of aperture size. However, the firing chamber of the CPS3000 holds significantly more water, letting one fire continuously with the 5x setting for nearly 8 seconds. The 5x and 10x settings are best to use when conserving water (as if you need to with an 8 L backpack). The 20x is great for thoroughly soaking one's opponent quickly. The Typhoon setting is an interesting, albeit not that useful, setting. At this setting, the CPS3000 fires out three roughly 5x streams in a spreading pattern from the nozzle. The shoulder strap and built-on handle make the blaster easy to carry and hold. The CPS3000 is one of the largest water blasters made; one to be feared and respected. To those who choose to use it, use it well.

Pros: The water supply is large enough to last a good deal of time even in the wildest of squirt-fests. The four nozzles allows one to maximize drenching power, cover a large area or conserve water. Its sheer size also makes one's opponents think thrice before coming within range. The size of the firing chamber lets one unload extreme amounts of water. The backpack nicely deflates as water is used, making it less obtrusive.

Cons: Heavy. Let me rephrase that. Really heavy! The backpack should have been reinforced better. The main problem with the backpack is the straps which are attached in a few places to the outer shell. As such, it is not recommendable to run with the backpack full of water. Placing the CPS3000 backpack into a larger knapsack with a side-opening zipper will allow the user to run without fear of damaging the blaster's water reservoir. The Typhoon setting is not that useful.

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Review By Drew W. (Edited by iSoaker.com)
Tested with an actual CPS 3200

The CPS 3000 is a very interesting gun. It may not seem that huge since the blaster has no resevior and is shorter than say, a CPS 2500. However, one must remember that one is carrying a resevior on his/her back that is bigger than that of any other gun. It is the largest and strongest water gun made with the exeption of the CPS 2000 which was stronger. (At least it was in a time before Monster XLs.)

You may think that carrying a two gallon backpack would weigh you down but it resting on both shoulders makes it very easy to carry. The blaster itself is also somewhat light having no resevior on it.

Now let's talk power. This gun can even now take on a Monster XL. Although I only rank it as a Heavy Cannon it is still on the top ranks with the Monsters, MXL's and CPS 2000's. The nozzles are each useful. The 5x is good for a long shot, the 10x is good for all-purpose soaking, and the 20x is made for all-out drenching. I use the 5x for long range shots that last long. The 10x is my default nozzle. The 20x is used for wiping out stuff. On the 20x nozzle I can feel the kickback. The Typhoon is facinating. It fire 3 streams in an expanding triangle to soak multiple people. It isn't as useful as the other nozzles.

The backpack is a little weak at the straps and may tear. The valve on the hose leaks if not in the gun properly.

PROs: Somewhat light compared to other Heavy Cannons. The backpack holds a gigantic amount of water (a whopping 2gal or 8l). 5x, 10x, and 20x nozzles provide a good choice in a battle. Giant firing chamber blasts long shots.

CONs: Backpack is weak at straps. Hose may leak if not in the gun properly. Typhoon setting not that useful.

(Posted on 2000/08/14)

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