Greetings DB forum,
Thanks for all the great information, I’ve learnt a lot here.
I have purchased a Mares Cyrano 1.1 700 11mm w/ steel trigger & line release, apparently It’s the latest version of the 700 in the EVO series
Unsure which year the steel parts were implemented in the design so if anyone has info on the upgraded model it will give a rough estimate as to how long my Cyrano has sat in a warehouse waiting for me and what moves to make prior to first use to refresh the internals.
Here’s what I’m about to do unless someone stops me,
Should I release the old air, should I empty the old oil too or do nothing and just add air if it’s lacking?
If it’s sat 5-7 years muzzle facing up or something horrific like that, should I do the following to be sure it’s first shots are lubricated?
#1 I will apply 10w Penrite fork oil to the Mares Pump rod above the seal provided with the kit
#2 Drop some oil like 25ml INSIDE the pump to enter the gun to refill the tank after releasing whatever pressure came stock from the warehouse?
Should we release the old air (and oil?) or should I just add new air in?
Is adding a different oil to the original oil problematic? I’ve heard some peoples valves have become stuck when they try to “add in” pressure instead of releasing its entirety first, what do the experts and veterans and regular users of this model think?
Please explain its needs
#3 should I put a few drops of the same oil down the muzzle onto the piston? Will this cause sand & grit to stick more, should I or should I not drop that 10w oil into the barrel onto the piston
I had planned to test this in my pool, does chlorine/pool chemicals effect anything internally moreso than salt water?
I plan to use this Mares Cyrano 1.1 70 stock in reefs around Portsea & south Melbourne sand flats, I’m trying to tune it for short vis grass planes & 3-5ft reef
Distance & speed are priority and after I “prep” the gun for first use I’ll be testing three shafts before I head over the road to the bay.
First I’ll try the stock “harmonic” steel shaft, then throw it away
Then I’ll try the stainless steel shaft w/ regular tip THEN with a trident tip
In a week or two I’ll test the Devoto 7mm 87cm? shaft or similar with a more hydrodynamic slider than the large plastic stock line slide.
I have 1.5mm super soft mono with a line bungee
Is there anything I have missed in my pre use maintenance or basic setup?
After using the gun in the pool I would dip the gun in a tub of water, what kind of soap is best for the internals and materials? Can I use dish washing liquid or should I use something fancy
I could only find partial information on this particular model and I have been reading for weeks so please forgive me if this information is compiled elsewhere
Thanks for all the great information, I’ve learnt a lot here.
I have purchased a Mares Cyrano 1.1 700 11mm w/ steel trigger & line release, apparently It’s the latest version of the 700 in the EVO series
Unsure which year the steel parts were implemented in the design so if anyone has info on the upgraded model it will give a rough estimate as to how long my Cyrano has sat in a warehouse waiting for me and what moves to make prior to first use to refresh the internals.
Here’s what I’m about to do unless someone stops me,
Should I release the old air, should I empty the old oil too or do nothing and just add air if it’s lacking?
If it’s sat 5-7 years muzzle facing up or something horrific like that, should I do the following to be sure it’s first shots are lubricated?
#1 I will apply 10w Penrite fork oil to the Mares Pump rod above the seal provided with the kit
#2 Drop some oil like 25ml INSIDE the pump to enter the gun to refill the tank after releasing whatever pressure came stock from the warehouse?
Should we release the old air (and oil?) or should I just add new air in?
Is adding a different oil to the original oil problematic? I’ve heard some peoples valves have become stuck when they try to “add in” pressure instead of releasing its entirety first, what do the experts and veterans and regular users of this model think?
Please explain its needs
#3 should I put a few drops of the same oil down the muzzle onto the piston? Will this cause sand & grit to stick more, should I or should I not drop that 10w oil into the barrel onto the piston
I had planned to test this in my pool, does chlorine/pool chemicals effect anything internally moreso than salt water?
I plan to use this Mares Cyrano 1.1 70 stock in reefs around Portsea & south Melbourne sand flats, I’m trying to tune it for short vis grass planes & 3-5ft reef
Distance & speed are priority and after I “prep” the gun for first use I’ll be testing three shafts before I head over the road to the bay.
First I’ll try the stock “harmonic” steel shaft, then throw it away
Then I’ll try the stainless steel shaft w/ regular tip THEN with a trident tip
In a week or two I’ll test the Devoto 7mm 87cm? shaft or similar with a more hydrodynamic slider than the large plastic stock line slide.
I have 1.5mm super soft mono with a line bungee
Is there anything I have missed in my pre use maintenance or basic setup?
After using the gun in the pool I would dip the gun in a tub of water, what kind of soap is best for the internals and materials? Can I use dish washing liquid or should I use something fancy
I could only find partial information on this particular model and I have been reading for weeks so please forgive me if this information is compiled elsewhere