One of the largest blasters
of its time, second only to the Super Soaker SS 300, the Super Soaker SS 200 was an awe-inspiring site on
the soaker battle field. Equipped with over 2L of water and a half-liter firing
chamber, this soaker could unleash a good deal of water faster and farther than
most of its competition. The base frame of the SS 200 appears to be that of a
Super Soaker SS 100. However, this blaster features a dual-reservoir system as well as a larger
pressure chamber than the Super Soaker SS 100. The SS 200 was also the first soakers to feature
multiple nozzle settings. The blaster has three nozzle settings labeled"I",
"II", and "III" at the top of the barrel-end. The nozzle
cover snaps into place for each nozzle setting. This allowed the SS 200 user
to opt to conserve water when supplies were low or unleash a larger stream if
needed. The SS 200 was also one of the first blasters to include a carry-strap
(though its construction does not feel as sturdy as more modern blasters).
While generally out-classed by newer blasters, the Super Soaker SS 200 played a key role in
the evolution of the water blaster. While not recommend for intense water fights
(mainly due to fragility reasons), the SS 200 is still a good blaster and would
be able to hold its ground in small to medium skirmishes.
Pros
Dual-reservoir extends this blaster's field lifetime. The top-mounted handle
and strap make it simpler to carry. Pumping is smooth albeit a little
slow due to the old-type pumping mechanism. Multiple nozzles allow the use to
choose between conservation and power.
Cons
As one of the original Super Soakers designed, the overall frame feels
much more flimsy than more recent blasters. It is not recommended to use the
strap alone to carry the weight of it when fully-loaded. The nozzle-calibre and pump-rate
are also much less than current soakers.
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