Back in 2000 when I bought my Timmy. I called the company with a few questions and he answer the phone. I couldn't believe it, and he spoke nonstop for a half hour about the marker and everything else. I'll never forget it.....True story
I'll back that story up with another, I was a broke college kid and just traded my way up to a Bob Long Vice. When I got it I heard a slight leak at the barrel when aired up. I emailed Bob Long and told them I think I need to buy a replacement poppet and spring, they asked me my address and I had a new one show up a couple days later they didnt let me pay.
I believe it, I called on the weekend with a regulator question on my Alias. He answered said all his guys were asleep from practice and he proceeded to talk for a good while about maintaining the regs and servicing the gun. None of the guys at practice that day believed me but man it stuck with me
How are there less than 2000 people interested in this... :( Paintball has shrunk so much, hopefully it will continue to grow as it has been lately though.
2004-2005 was the peak. When they introduced ramping back then (PSP 15BPS) It scared all the new comers at the fields away. In fact back then you would need an upgrade board to shoot PSP, and people would just set their guns on full auto uncapped, and spray new players.
best time to play was 2001-2008 as I remember. paintball gear, field promotions, NPPL on tv…not to mention seeing great brands like Smart Parts and Evil everywhere. It was the golden age.
@J W Yes paintball is expensive but that's never stopped the sport from growing. Paintball is cheaper than it's ever been yet smaller than its probably ever been since the 80s. The expense is definitely not the cause.
I have been shooting bob long guns since 99 or 2000 when the original intimidator came out. I love every iteration of his hardware. I used my v1 victory with VIS engine this past weekend. And it shot like a dream. The man is a legend and if there was a paintball Mt Rushmore he’s on it for sure.
I have one of his earliest prototypes that wasn't supposed to be sold this man gave me one of his prototypes. He also said he would fix it at any time.
Wow! I'm glad to see a Bob Long interview! He pioneered paintball as we know it today.. I bought my g6r in 2009 and I still have it today. It's a my shelf king now
Loved playing with you guys you taught me so much,carpet bobs and paintball sams so many memories,marty bush used took me under his wing and helped us get into some turnys,took first place at paintball sams with mika,carson an me.thanks for the memories
Damn, I remember Carpet Bob’s, if you shot him you got a patch, lol I also loved Paintball Sam’s, do you remember a “pro” player by the name of “Oh Pawk” (might not of spelled that correctly)? I played with him at Sam’s a few times, fun times! I had a PMI-III with a remote and a “Nasty Boys” hopper, I thought I was the shit 😎 But when I got my Automag that’s when paintball went high tech… 🤣
I was fortunate enough to live a half mile from him. Use to go to his house and shoot the shit and kick it with Zach. Even built a course down the road and there team practiced on it(made out of tumble weeds) such good memories
I always wondered WHY Bob suddenly got out of the sport, he just dumped his company and left the sport overnight and now we all know why, his daughter died…. I didn’t know that. May she Rest In Peace Bob, I’m so sorry for your loss but she is in a better place now. You’ll see her again 😇 I’ve shot Bob Long guns BEFORE the Intimidator, I had a green Bob Long signature autococker. It was a great marker, I remember the grip frame being a “.45 grip frame” which was such an improvement over the stock one. I had a big ole “Air America” stainless steel regulator on the front of that thing, it was like having half an Automag on your autococker, I finally just went to an Automag, I really liked Automag’s and still do to this day. I have a classic 68 Automag and a decked out E-Mag. 😎
Is this the real Fred Schultz, the guy who used to be on those VHS tapes included with the brass eagle markers I bought from walmart back in the late 90's? If so, I am so happy to see you again bro, your tips on those simple short tapes helped me a bit when I got into paintball in the late 90's. I have even asked other older players these pst almost 2 decades if they knew what happened to you.
Hi Bruce. To answer your question no “i” am not Fred Schultz but he is a very good friend of mine. I have worked with him on many shows recently. He has a Facebook page called Flag Pull Productions where he does a weekly webcast. You can type in and talk to him. I also have videos on this channel where I interview him and have some of the webcasts where we sit side by side and do the show. Please feel free to go through my channel and check them out. Thanks again for your comment.
Back in 2000 when I bought my Timmy. I called the company with a few questions and he answer the phone. I couldn't believe it, and he spoke nonstop for a half hour about the marker and everything else. I'll never forget it.....True story
Their customer service was second to none
I'll back that story up with another, I was a broke college kid and just traded my way up to a Bob Long Vice. When I got it I heard a slight leak at the barrel when aired up. I emailed Bob Long and told them I think I need to buy a replacement poppet and spring, they asked me my address and I had a new one show up a couple days later they didnt let me pay.
I believe it, I called on the weekend with a regulator question on my Alias. He answered said all his guys were asleep from practice and he proceeded to talk for a good while about maintaining the regs and servicing the gun. None of the guys at practice that day believed me but man it stuck with me
Bob seems like such a kind man
How are there less than 2000 people interested in this... :( Paintball has shrunk so much, hopefully it will continue to grow as it has been lately though.
2004-2005 was the peak. When they introduced ramping back then (PSP 15BPS) It scared all the new comers at the fields away. In fact back then you would need an upgrade board to shoot PSP, and people would just set their guns on full auto uncapped, and spray new players.
best time to play was 2001-2008 as I remember. paintball gear, field promotions, NPPL on tv…not to mention seeing great brands like Smart Parts and Evil everywhere. It was the golden age.
@J W Yes paintball is expensive but that's never stopped the sport from growing. Paintball is cheaper than it's ever been yet smaller than its probably ever been since the 80s. The expense is definitely not the cause.
I have been shooting bob long guns since 99 or 2000 when the original intimidator came out. I love every iteration of his hardware. I used my v1 victory with VIS engine this past weekend. And it shot like a dream. The man is a legend and if there was a paintball Mt Rushmore he’s on it for sure.
Bobby!! Thanks for all your mentorship and kindness. You are the rock in the foundation of our sport!
I have one of his earliest prototypes that wasn't supposed to be sold this man gave me one of his prototypes. He also said he would fix it at any time.
That man is a legend. I’m in the process of building my Alias Intimidator..thanks Bob for such great products.
This is awesome!!! Bob is a legend!!
Wow! I'm glad to see a Bob Long interview! He pioneered paintball as we know it today.. I bought my g6r in 2009 and I still have it today. It's a my shelf king now
The G6R didn't come out until 2011.
@@Damitsall then I must have bought it in 2011..
@@SirCoolJerk1030 2009 they had the Vice though. I got a 2012 G6R it's still my main to this day.
@@Damitsall that's awesome! My g6r was my first big purchase in paintball and it's the best decision I've made..
Glad to listen to one of the greats.
The GOAT himself!!!
Kenny Rodgers bahahahaha I’m dying 😂
I have a bob long dragon and am hoping to get it up and running. Miss that beast. I wish bob would come back. All the markers look the same now
Legend of the game.
I still have my 2k2 intimidator
Loved playing with you guys you taught me so much,carpet bobs and paintball sams so many memories,marty bush used took me under his wing and helped us get into some turnys,took first place at paintball sams with mika,carson an me.thanks for the memories
Damn, I remember Carpet Bob’s, if you shot him you got a patch, lol
I also loved Paintball Sam’s, do you remember a “pro” player by the name of “Oh Pawk” (might not of spelled that correctly)? I played with him at Sam’s a few times, fun times! I had a PMI-III with a remote and a “Nasty Boys” hopper, I thought I was the shit 😎 But when I got my Automag that’s when paintball went high tech… 🤣
I was fortunate enough to live a half mile from him. Use to go to his house and shoot the shit and kick it with Zach. Even built a course down the road and there team practiced on it(made out of tumble weeds) such good memories
What happened to the Valljeo field ?
Wish my 2k2 timmy would make it back to me
That comment about pushing out the dads and older people and then the money drying up really hit home.
legend
Can we can an interview on the story of Bob Longs Ironmen and the split into SC Ironmen?
A real legend. Rip
Why rip? Hes not dead.
@@ellement321 he left us. Bob Long was the last greatest company in the sport. The guns were second to non and were priced very well.
I always wondered WHY Bob suddenly got out of the sport, he just dumped his company and left the sport overnight and now we all know why, his daughter died…. I didn’t know that. May she Rest In Peace Bob, I’m so sorry for your loss but she is in a better place now. You’ll see her again 😇
I’ve shot Bob Long guns BEFORE the Intimidator, I had a green Bob Long signature autococker. It was a great marker, I remember the grip frame being a “.45 grip frame” which was such an improvement over the stock one. I had a big ole “Air America” stainless steel regulator on the front of that thing, it was like having half an Automag on your autococker, I finally just went to an Automag, I really liked Automag’s and still do to this day. I have a classic 68 Automag and a decked out E-Mag. 😎
Bob shot me with a .50 cal in 2008ish in NV. SPPL was the best.
Is this the real Fred Schultz, the guy who used to be on those VHS tapes included with the brass eagle markers I bought from walmart back in the late 90's? If so, I am so happy to see you again bro, your tips on those simple short tapes helped me a bit when I got into paintball in the late 90's. I have even asked other older players these pst almost 2 decades if they knew what happened to you.
Hi Bruce. To answer your question no “i” am not Fred Schultz but he is a very good friend of mine. I have worked with him on many shows recently. He has a Facebook page called Flag Pull Productions where he does a weekly webcast. You can type in and talk to him. I also have videos on this channel where I interview him and have some of the webcasts where we sit side by side and do the show. Please feel free to go through my channel and check them out. Thanks again for your comment.
@@FreddyTheRef Thanks :-)
sup sir, how much u charge to rebuild my 06 boblong empire intimidator. thanks!!
Great to see bob! Legend! However, the host guy looks to be a bit tweekin 😒
wtf is going on here....