The Super Soaker XP Triple
Play is the 2001 Series' little brother of the Super Soaker SC Triple Charge. Like the Super Soaker SC Triple
Charge, the XP Triple Play can be filled from a Q.F.D. or from a tap by unscrewing
the reservoir from its holder. The XP Triple Play also comes with two extra reservoirs.
All reservoirs can be filled from either a tap/hose or from an active Q.F.D.
even if not attached to the blaster. The reservoir does store the water under
pressure and can be swapped once the reservoir on the blaster runs dry. A neat
feature is that each reservoir has its own built-on belt clip meaning that you
can use any belt or even the top of one's pants/shorts to strap the extra tanks
onto. Be aware, though, that this clip does not hold the tanks that securely
and running with loaded tanks may result in tank loss.
In times when an active Q.F.D. is unavailable, the Super Soaker XP Triple Play can be pressurized
by pumping it up like other air-pressurized Super Soakers™.
Smaller than the Super Soaker SC Triple Charge, the XP Triple Play also carries much less water
but feels more comfortable to hold. The clips which fasten the mounted reservoir
in place also appear to be better constructed than the Super Soaker SC Triple Charge's clips.
However, like the Super Soaker SC Triple Charge, the angle at which the reservoir's intake is
placed means that this blaster must be aimed upwards to prevent getting mist
shots. As well, the small size of the reservoir dramatically reducing firing
time. The XP Triple Play, thus, can only be considered a light side-arm/back up
blaster. While potentially good as a main blaster in a small skirmish, the XP Triple
Play, even with 3 tanks in total, does not have the staying power to last in
larger confrontations.
Pros
Small, light, easy to carry and fill. Additional reservoirs can be filled from
either a tap or Q.F.D. and will store pressurized water until needed. Reservoirs
are interchangeable even when pressurized. Pumping blaster is quick and easy.
Cons
The angle of the water intake in the reservoir means one has to point upwards
most of the time to minimize getting mist shots. Reservoir size is quite small.
The Super Soaker XP Triple Play is outclassed by most blasters with the exception of the Super Soaker XP 240 or smaller.
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Reviews
By Ian
W. | Posted: 20010414
The XP Triple Play:
Cool idea for it to have three tanks. Unfortunately, each one holds less than
what is held in an XP 220. Fairly good power, but runs out of water too fast.
You can barely shoot it any direction without it shooting a mist shot. Light,
good power for a side-arm, and the tanks actually are more useful than the actual
gun itself as you can dump them down other people's backs! :) Overall, it's
a pretty good weapon, but barely worth the $15 USD it costs.
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