Originally Posted by Azuki (Post 876039) *hijack* on a semi-related note, anyone know where to get Sorbo sheets. Also anyone know how Sorbo acts when BBs are shot at it?

Originally Posted by Azuki (Post 876039) *hijack* on a semi-related note, anyone know where to get Sorbo sheets. Also anyone know how Sorbo acts when BBs are shot at it?

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876142) Tirador sells Sorbo sheets, You'd be better off with just one of those sticky targets... a 3"X3" square cost me close to 30 bucks.

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876142) Tirador sells Sorbo sheets, You'd be better off with just one of those sticky targets... a 3"X3" square cost me close to 30 bucks.

Originally Posted by Auhydride (Post 876045) Azuki, I think you are going to use sorbothane as a bb target right?

The greatest of all shock absorbers... one pad that rules them all!

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ORBO/solbo.jpg

"SORBOTHANE, a proprietary visco-elastic polymer material that exhibits properties of both liquids (viscous solutions) and solids (elastic materials). It is polyether-based, polyurethane material or a combination of the properties of rubber, silicone, and polymers. It can absorb shock, and isolate vibration from an unusual high amount of energy from a spring. While many materials exhibit one of these characteristics, Sorbothane combines all of them in a stable material with a long fatigue life." - ARS(Japan)

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...491212sor1.jpg

Japanese engineers designed the SORBO pads that were used specifically for Airsoft, and wasn't really known until a few airsoft enthusiasts tried to test and proved the benefits of the "small wonder"... the result was exceptional. The SORBO pad has proven its worth. Its damping characteristics and cheap price can be a substitute for the silent piston heads (for the "silent operators"), and it eliminates the need for reinforced gearboxes when using High rated springs...

(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...860470aps-.jpg)

A sound test by Matt Lawson reveals the properties of SORBO at work..

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...O/audacity.jpg
"To measure performance I used the Audacity audio recording program and a boom microphone. To compare the performance difference I recorded the sound of my AEG before installation. Being careful not confound the results, I left the microphone in the same place from the initial recording and placed the AEG where I could easily replace once the installation was complete. Now since I do not have a video camera, I could not leave a microphone out in the yard to record the noise coming from the front of the AEG. This would simulate the noise heard by a target player. My recordings are from the left side of my AEG and are taken from within 24” of the gearbox... The performance of the sorbo pad was effective. I noticed a deeper tone in the piston head on cylinder head impact."


Actual product label, Manufactured by ARS - Airsoft Research Syndicate.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...ORBO/sorbo.jpg

The ARS Sorbo Pad is already becoming popular in Canada, US, Indonesia, Finland, Turkey... and soon, Philippines.

Note: Laylax(Japan) also manufactures SORBO replacement pads

Originally Posted by ILLusion (Post 876159) Sorbothane is made in the United States. Why buy it from Japan? No wonder you paid so much.

Originally Posted by ILLusion (Post 876159) No wonder you paid so much.

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876433) Try to fabricate a high precision cutter then you will know how much will it cost. ;)

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876142) Tirador sells Sorbo sheets, You'd be better off with just one of those sticky targets... a 3"X3" square cost me close to 30 bucks.

Originally Posted by TriChrome (Post 876155) 4x4" sheets of 1/8" on McMaster.com are $4.66.

Originally Posted by ILLusion (Post 876440) I have, and I know how much it costs. Your price:

Originally Posted by Amos- Tirador sells Sorbo sheets, You'd be better off with just one of those sticky targets... a 3"X3" square cost me close to 30 bucks.

Originally Posted by ILLusion (Post 876466) That doesn't change your retail price on it. If someone else bought the sheet from you, they would be posting the same thing - Amos doesn't have any fault in it.

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876490) Sorry my mistake! That sorbothane sheet didn't cost me anything, I forgot I had ordered parts at the same time, I was counting the cost of the parts!! Edit: Wow have I ever fucked this thread up!

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876462) just a wild guess. because my age is not verified. and nobody can verify my age here in Japan that is why the sorbothane thread is being removed. for those who follow that thread from all over the world. I'm sorry guys you might not see that thread again.

Originally Posted by Styrak (Post 876674) I think it was removed because you need to pay for retailer status.

Originally Posted by Cheesevillage (Post 876679) Some crazy mod who likes the letter of the law more than the spirit must have disliked your thread, Tirador.

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876681) As far as the ASC rule is concern. you can not be an ASC retailer if your age is not verified. I love to be a retailer though but it is impossible. no ASC age verifier will fly here just to check my age or vise versa. As I've said. If that is the case.no hard feelings. let the Sorbothane thread gone forever. Thanks ASC. I'm very proud that I chose ASC as my second home. after Japan, Sorbothane in airsoft was started here in Canada and now it is every where.

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876681) As far as the ASC rule is concern. you can not be an ASC retailer if your age is not verified. I love to be a retailer though but it is impossible. no ASC age verifier will fly here just to check my age or vise versa.

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876701) Actually, this may not be needed, apperently Ehobby asia has just purchased retailer status on ASC... Lets hope they don't try to sell us AEG lol.

Originally Posted by Amos (Post 876490) Sorry my mistake! That sorbothane sheet didn't cost me anything, I forgot I had ordered parts at the same time, I was counting the cost of the parts!! Edit: Wow have I ever fucked this thread up!

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876681) As far as the ASC rule is concern. you can not be an ASC retailer if your age is not verified. I love to be a retailer though but it is impossible. no ASC age verifier will fly here just to check my age or vise versa. As I've said. If that is the case.no hard feelings. let the Sorbothane thread gone forever. Thanks ASC. I'm very proud that I'm a member here and I consider this site as my second home. After Japan, Sorbothane in airsoft was started here in Canada and now it is everywhere.

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876704) I dont run an online shop.

Originally Posted by ILLusion (Post 876717) That doesn't matter - by having the retailer status, you are welcome to post and discuss a lot of retail-related issues on the board, as well as create for sale threads in the retailer forums.

Originally Posted by Tirador (Post 876721) so you are trying to say that once I make payment. i can access to the buy and sell section without verifying my age? correct me if im wrong.