Here it is the Limited Edition X Factor Ego 08 from Planet Eclipse! A mix of blue black and grey anodizing accentuates the fine lines of the marker and highly detailed Asian script across the front.This year the Ego8 will push the boundaries even further by building on the already impressive platform of the Ego7 drawing on some of the experience gained from the highlydeveloped SL74 and moulding all the entities into a new marker with devastating effect.< param>< embed>< object>Open up the glossy clamshell packaging Pod? and it is clear that the Ego8 has retained all of the Egos visual traits. Aggressively angled eye covers sleek sculpted lines and comfortable proportions. Yet the profile has been reduced again with the rear hook? or heal of the frame moved up closer to the firingline of the upper bore and barrel and the whole frame raised up. This makes the gun feel even more pointy? as the hand comes up even closer to the sightingline of the barrel. This closeness of hand to the axis of the barrel gives a feeling of directness that is often lost in the design of most markers making the Ego8 feel more than ever like an extension of your arm.The placement of the front frame screw to inside the trigger guard for the first time as well as a change to shorter frame screws has resulted in a smaller profile directly behind the FRM as well as more finger room between the FRM and trigger guard. In moving the frame up into the body it has also allowed a flanged fitment between body and frame which prevents ingress of dirt and paint and aligns the 2 parts better for a superior fit.Inside the trigger guard is a reworked SL74 style trigger. A modification to the bearing carrier has allowed the fitment of a larger magnet which provides a greater range of adjustment for the trigger return force. The front trigger stop point has also been redesigned so that the complete trigger setup can also be achieved with the frame removed from the marker body.One of the main features of the Ego8 that has enabled the reduction in body frame profile and allowed the rear of the frame to come closer to the barrel axis is the development of a completely new QEV assembly. This new QBlock assembly has been designed from the ground up to offer unparalleled Quick Exhausting performance for both the fore and aft ports of the rammer. Combined into one small lowprofile block. Dual QEVS release used and unwanted gas from the Rammer chamber directly to atmosphere without having to pass through any restrictions such as threaded banjo screws hollow bolts solenoid or hosing. The QBlock is fully strippable without tools allowing quick access to the diaphragms for cleaning and maintenance.Just a