Planet Eclipse SL8R LV2 Paintball Marker
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Most orders ship within 24 hours. Free shipping available on orders over $59 to the continental United States. (Alaska, hawaii, and Puerto Rico not included) (Paintballs and certain rounds not included)
Back in 2008, the SL8R set the standard for what an Ego should look like. The Planet Eclipse SL8R LV2 Paintball Marker brings that design back, built on the LV2 so it can still keep up at the highest level of play. It's a limited release with just 200 of each style, so if the SL8R was your dream marker growing up, now's your shot.
It comes in three finishes: Cold Steel (blue and medium grey), Ocean (sandstone and blue), and Pure (all silver).
The 2008 SL8R Look, Rebuilt on the LV2
This isn't a new marker with an old name slapped on it. Matt Mahoney, Planet Eclipse's chief marker designer and the guy who drew the first SL8R, revisited his original design for this release. The signature SL8R cuts are back, along with the frame styling players remember, tightened up so it all flows with the LV2 body. Planet Eclipse built it as a tribute to the Ego before the line rides off into the sunset.
Why the SL8R LV2 Shoots So Smooth
Old school looks, new school guts. The Lever Valve is the reason the Ego earned its reputation for a quiet, low kick shot, and the LV2 version is the best one yet. A bigger valve chamber and the Cure FT bolt bring the operating pressure down to about 115 psi. Lower pressure means a softer shot that's gentler on brittle paint.
Want to dial it in? Dual SFR flow controls let you adjust bolt speed, and the Zick3 rammer assembly comes with both heavy and lightweight rammers so you can tune the feel. The SMC solenoid is user serviceable, and the hoseless layout keeps everything tidy.
SL8R LV2 Barrel and Inserts
Planet Eclipse didn't cut corners on the barrel either. Every SL8R LV2 includes the S63 Pro FL barrel system with a PE x CRBN Nano tip and two Eclipse PWR inserts, .689 and .685. That covers most paint you'll see at the field, and more PWR sizes are available if you need them.
Electronics and Setup
The SL8R uses the latest MME (Modular Marker Electronics) package. Settings are easy to read on the OLED screen, and three buttons on the frame make changes quick, with a tournament lock on the board. NXL Pro Mode is new here, letting players and refs pull up performance and compliance data in seconds. Bluetooth is on board for E-Portal Lite, and a USB Micro-B port handles full E-Portal (bring your own cable). Power comes from a 9V battery.
Comfort on the Field
Wraparound grips with sealed pushbuttons, a fully contoured foregrip, and a blade trigger with 5 points of adjustment make the SL8R LV2 easy to get comfortable with. Pick between spring or magnetic trigger return, or swap in a 170R, CS1 or GEO4 trigger shoe. You also get toolless eye covers, spare detents stored right on the marker, POPS ASA, the Deftek offset feed, and a low-rise feed tube with a lever locator. It's wireless compatible too, with an optional comms board.
In the Box
- SL8R LV2 marker
- S63 Pro FL barrel with PE x CRBN Nano tip
- .689 and .685 Eclipse PWR inserts
- Heavy and lightweight rammers
- Collectible SL8R keyring
- Semi rigid case
- Spares bundle and SFR adjustment tool
Planet Eclipse backs it with a 2 year manufacturer warranty. The keyring is a fun throwback to the one that shipped with the GEO GSL in 2012, and it's only going out with these 200 markers per style.
Into the 2011 style instead? Take a look at the Planet Eclipse CSL LV2, released alongside the SL8R.
Specs
| Platform | Ego LV2 |
| Operation | Stacked tube poppet Lever Valve |
| Operating Pressure | Approx. 115 psi |
| Weight | 2.14 lb (970 g) with S63 barrel and battery |
| Length | 21.65" (550 mm) with S63 barrel |
| Height | 7.95" (202 mm) |
| Width | 1.06" (27 mm) |
| Body Material | 6082-T6 aluminum |
| Frame, Trigger, Feed, Eye Covers | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Barrel | S63 Pro FL, 6061-T6 aluminum, PE x CRBN Nano tip |
| Inserts Included | Eclipse PWR .689 and .685 |
| Electronics | MME with OLED display, NXL Pro Mode, Bluetooth |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC microcontroller |
| Solenoid | SMC, 3V |
| Power | 9V battery |
| Trigger | Blade, 5-point adjustable, spring or magnetic return, micro-switch |
| Feed | Low-rise with lever locator, Deftek offset |
| ASA | POPS |
| Software | E-Portal Lite (Bluetooth), E-Portal (USB Micro-B) |
| Colors | Cold Steel (Blue/Medium Grey), Ocean (Sandstone/Blue), Pure (Silver) |
| Production | Limited to 200 per style |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Planet Eclipse is only producing 200 of each style, and each one ships with a collectible SL8R keyring.
It's built on the same LV2 platform, so you get the same soft, quiet Lever Valve shot. On top of that, it adds the S63 Pro FL barrel with a Nano tip, NXL Pro Mode, Bluetooth, and the remastered SL8R styling.
Two Eclipse PWR inserts come in the box, a .689 and a .685. Other PWR sizes are sold separately and fit the same barrel.
We recommend compressed air (HPA) only. CO2 isn't a good match for a high end electronic marker like this. Our Elk Grove Village, IL showroom fills HPA tanks if you're local.
If it's a 170R, CS1 or GEO4 trigger shoe, yes. The SL8R LV2's blade trigger is compatible with all three.
Yes, with the optional Planet Eclipse wireless comms board, sold separately.
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