Water guns with single shots and those that need pumping up before firing are especially weak against moving targets. It takes time to prepare those water guns to fire so you've got to make your shots count, which isn't easy when your target is on the run. 4) Wear the right clothes

On a hot summer day, nothing is better than cooling off in the water. And for kids, nothing is better than spraying each other with a Super Soaker. I know my kids love getting together with their friends, splitting up into teams, and having a Super Soaker war. They love that they can socialize and have a great time, and I love that they can get some exercise and get away from screen time. We then took photos of how drenched they were and judged how much soaking power one shot from each water gun has.We then fired each water gun from a couple of metres away, ensuring that the whole shot hit the tester's overalls. At an impressive range of 9 metres, you'll also be likely to hit your opponents before they can get close enough to return fire. Simon Says. In this game a grownup gives the kids various tasks to do with their water guns. Be careful, as this can get out of hand if kids are in charge.

The Zombie Strike Revenge Infector shoots quite far, up to 38 feet 11.5 m). The only negative we found with this gun is that it only holds 12 ounces (354 mL) of water. That means an awful lot of refilling, unless you have multiple guns you can trade off using. Speed and agility are important in water fights, so you'll want to avoid being weighed down by heavy, absorbent clothing.But this water gun did come up the shortest in our range tests and it can't be relied on to get your opponents especially wet. Team Magnus Incog Water Guns 1,200cc: This gun had one of my favorite looks. It holds a lot of water because it's basically all capacity and no fluff. It doesn't shoot very far in comparison to our other tested units, but it'll keep you in the game for a while, taking about 1 minute, 15 seconds to empty -- even constantly shooting. Power: Typically measured in distance or PSI, a water gun’s power will play an enormous role in its overall performance and user experience. Not only is this area responsible for how far a water gun can shoot, but it will also play a massive role in determining a given model’s accuracy — especially from a distance. The weight of the water tank is also spread out evenly and the handles are smooth and comfortable to grip, so you won't face ease of use difficulties with the Hydra. You only fire once between each refill, so you've got to make it count, but that one shot comes with plenty of range and firepower. A distance of 9.6 metres made this the winner of our range test, and if you're unfortunate enough to get caught in the fire of this blaster you're sure to get soaked.

Size: As previously mentioned, modern water guns come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes, with the larger options on the market almost always boasting more power and range — albeit at the cost of portability and child-friendliness. First, understand that this battery-powered water gun has two different shooting modes. There is the normal single shot (you get 22 of these on a full tank) and there is the PowerShot. By holding down the trigger, the gun charges and issues forth a larger, more powerful blast. Accuracy. Firing an inaccurate water gun isn’t much fun. To find an accurate water gun, look for a narrow stream with high velocity. Although Temi boasts the smallest water capacity of all units tested, you can dump that capacity in under 2 seconds, resulting in a soak factor just shy of 300. The second place unit, a Super Soaker model, came in with a soak factor of 107. We're looking especially to see if manufacturer claims prove accurate in the real world, so if a product is advertised on its ability to fire water jets far, but in reality they go just a few meters, we'll tell you.

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You'll have to make those shots count, however, as despite having a capacity of more than a litre we only fired it seven times before it needed refilling. This may be partly due to how much water is wasted during pumping, as it dribbled a lot of water out of the end of the barrel when we were pumping it up.

Then we refilled each gun and counted how many times you could fire it before the tank would need refilling. Last Man Standing. In this free-for-all every kid is for themselves. Every kid starts with a set number of lives. The game ends after only one person is remaining. One of the water guns, the Nerf Super Soaker Fortnite HC-E, was unfortunately broken on arrival, so we were unable to complete testing for that one. Soaking power Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you.For a memorable birthday for your child, plan a water gun birthday party. Our Recommended Super Soaker for Kids T3 tests water guns by buying them from retailers, filling them with water, and then shooting our friends and family with jets of H2O. Water tank capacity. Kids don’t want to run out of ammunition before their opponents. Choose a water tank that will outlast everyone else. Typically, you want a tank with at least 25-ounce (739 mL) capacity. Otherwise, you will have to reload multiple times during a water battle. Overall, we think this is a superb water gun that'll make everyone want to be on your team for your next water fight.