The Super Soaker SS 50: 10th Year Anniversary Collector's Edition statistics are estimated,
but have not been actually measured since this blaster still resides in its
original box.
To celebrate the dawning of the new age of water warfare, the original series
Super Soaker SS 50 was repackaged, coloured silver and sold in a plastic-sealed box: a "MUST-COLLECT"
for any water-weapon enthusiast. By current standards, the SS 50 poses little
threat. It does not have a separate pressure chamber and does not hold much
water, relatively speaking, but its water use-to-supply ratio is excellent.
The pumping mechanism is rather fragile but the SS 50 still reigned supreme in
the time of primarily pump-action and battery-powered water blasters.
The Super Soaker SS 50: 10th Year Anniversary Collector's Edition version is really not meant for use in the field, but meant for keeping
as a reminder of days gone by.
Pros
Small, light, easy to carry. Rate of fire-to-water supply ratio quite good and
can last a fairly long time (though water yield is low). This is one of the
weapons which helped change water war forever.
Cons
Fragile, has a tendency to leak, especially if the O-ring is damaged or loose.
Nozzle size is significantly smaller than the newer weapons and range is more
limited. The pumping mechanism is also somewhat fragile. (Don't force it to
hard or it will break. I know from experience.)
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