Paintball Safety Rules
Mike Mitchell asked:
The rules of a paintball match may vary depending on the rules of the house where the paintball field is located. There are nuances to rules governing the number of players, how a flag is captured, time limits, and other game details.
However, there are universal safety rules that should be followed no mater what kind of paintball game you are playing, and on no matter what kind of field you are playing on.
Plug it up.
Paintball guns come with a barrel blocking device, or plug. Use it. The plug should be inserted into the barrel whenever you are not on the playing field.
Wearing a mask is macho.
Your mask must be worn at al times during the game. There are no exceptions to this rule. Don’t take it off for any reason until all the barrel plugs have been placed back on all the guns. The most severe paintball injuries occur when a mask is removed at the wrong time.
Your gun should be loaded, not you.
This is a simple one to remember – Do not drink and play. Do not play paintball if you are under the influence of any substance; illegal or prescription. You need to be fully coherent to dodge those paintballs whizzing by your head.
Do not blind fire.
Only shoot it if you can see it. Do not stick your gun out and fire without looking. You could accidentally shoot players and other things you shouldn’t.
Offer surrender.
As you can imagine, close-range shots are a lot more painful than shots from a distance. You should offer surrender to any opposing player within twenty feet if you have a shot on them.
Keep paintball velocity in check.
Keep the velocity under 300 feet per second (FPS). A good rule of thumb is around the 280 range. At 280 FPS a paintball can cause a small bruise; a paintball traveling faster than that can cause more damage including severe welts and broken skin.
Common safety takes some common sense.
Finally, most problems can be avoided with the best piece of equipment that doesn’t cost a dime – common sense. It should go without saying, but some people need to be reminded to not shoot private property, don’t shoot from a moving car, don’t look down the barrel of a gun, don’t hand someone else a loaded gun, etc.
Paintball is meant to be fun and exciting. Following some basic safety rules can help you ensure your day ends in good times, and not a trip to the emergency room.
It is interesting to note that paintball is considered to be one of the safest extreme sports in the world. While there are safety hazards and rules that prevent injuries, paintball is actually a very safe sport when compared to others like “running with the bulls.”
Paintball sometimes gets a bad reputation because guns are being used when playing. Don’t let the equipment influence your choice to play the game! Get out there and play!
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The rules of a paintball match may vary depending on the rules of the house where the paintball field is located. There are nuances to rules governing the number of players, how a flag is captured, time limits, and other game details.
However, there are universal safety rules that should be followed no mater what kind of paintball game you are playing, and on no matter what kind of field you are playing on.
Plug it up.
Paintball guns come with a barrel blocking device, or plug. Use it. The plug should be inserted into the barrel whenever you are not on the playing field.
Wearing a mask is macho.
Your mask must be worn at al times during the game. There are no exceptions to this rule. Don’t take it off for any reason until all the barrel plugs have been placed back on all the guns. The most severe paintball injuries occur when a mask is removed at the wrong time.
Your gun should be loaded, not you.
This is a simple one to remember – Do not drink and play. Do not play paintball if you are under the influence of any substance; illegal or prescription. You need to be fully coherent to dodge those paintballs whizzing by your head.
Do not blind fire.
Only shoot it if you can see it. Do not stick your gun out and fire without looking. You could accidentally shoot players and other things you shouldn’t.
Offer surrender.
As you can imagine, close-range shots are a lot more painful than shots from a distance. You should offer surrender to any opposing player within twenty feet if you have a shot on them.
Keep paintball velocity in check.
Keep the velocity under 300 feet per second (FPS). A good rule of thumb is around the 280 range. At 280 FPS a paintball can cause a small bruise; a paintball traveling faster than that can cause more damage including severe welts and broken skin.
Common safety takes some common sense.
Finally, most problems can be avoided with the best piece of equipment that doesn’t cost a dime – common sense. It should go without saying, but some people need to be reminded to not shoot private property, don’t shoot from a moving car, don’t look down the barrel of a gun, don’t hand someone else a loaded gun, etc.
Paintball is meant to be fun and exciting. Following some basic safety rules can help you ensure your day ends in good times, and not a trip to the emergency room.
It is interesting to note that paintball is considered to be one of the safest extreme sports in the world. While there are safety hazards and rules that prevent injuries, paintball is actually a very safe sport when compared to others like “running with the bulls.”
Paintball sometimes gets a bad reputation because guns are being used when playing. Don’t let the equipment influence your choice to play the game! Get out there and play!
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Troubleshooting The Spyder Imagine Paintball Marker
Amy Wells asked:
In spite of the fact that the Spyder Imagine paintball marker is extremely popular, there are some minor problems that most Spyder markers and paintball guns tend to have. For the most part these problems are easily fixed. In many cases you can even fix the problem while still on the playing field.
If your Spyder Imagine paintball marker locks up on you during play, you have probably broken a paintball in the chamber. You can easily fix this by laying the paintball marker on a flat surface with the barrel hanging off and pointing downward. Give the barrel a good whack and it should come loose. If you are on the field and do not have a good surface to use, you can try jarring the **** of the paintball marker against the ground or other surface to loosen the broken paintball.
If you are playing on the field and find that your paintballs keep breaking, there may be some adjustments needed to your paintball gun. Some of these adjustments may be done on the field, while others will need to be done somewhere comfortable and where tools are accessible.
First, the velocity may be set too high on your gun. Check the velocity settings to make sure something didn’t get bumped. Next, check your power feed plug, because if it is not straight up and down it is probably your reason for breaking paintballs.
Finally, a leak down the barrel is one of the most common problems with Spyder paintball guns of any style. There are a few things that you can do to fix this problem both on and off the field. You should keep some tools in your paintball gear bag to make sure that you are prepared for these types of repairs on the field.
A couple of easy possible fixes for a leaky barrel will be to clean or tighten up the cup seal. Another possible fix is to check the valve guide for bending. If it is bent, bend it back for the time being and plan on buying a new one in the near future. For these repairs you will need to take apart the valve assembly, which is fairly easy but can be time consuming. If you are doing this on the field you will need to have someone cover you while you disassemble and reassemble your paintball marker for these repairs.
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In spite of the fact that the Spyder Imagine paintball marker is extremely popular, there are some minor problems that most Spyder markers and paintball guns tend to have. For the most part these problems are easily fixed. In many cases you can even fix the problem while still on the playing field.
If your Spyder Imagine paintball marker locks up on you during play, you have probably broken a paintball in the chamber. You can easily fix this by laying the paintball marker on a flat surface with the barrel hanging off and pointing downward. Give the barrel a good whack and it should come loose. If you are on the field and do not have a good surface to use, you can try jarring the **** of the paintball marker against the ground or other surface to loosen the broken paintball.
If you are playing on the field and find that your paintballs keep breaking, there may be some adjustments needed to your paintball gun. Some of these adjustments may be done on the field, while others will need to be done somewhere comfortable and where tools are accessible.
First, the velocity may be set too high on your gun. Check the velocity settings to make sure something didn’t get bumped. Next, check your power feed plug, because if it is not straight up and down it is probably your reason for breaking paintballs.
Finally, a leak down the barrel is one of the most common problems with Spyder paintball guns of any style. There are a few things that you can do to fix this problem both on and off the field. You should keep some tools in your paintball gear bag to make sure that you are prepared for these types of repairs on the field.
A couple of easy possible fixes for a leaky barrel will be to clean or tighten up the cup seal. Another possible fix is to check the valve guide for bending. If it is bent, bend it back for the time being and plan on buying a new one in the near future. For these repairs you will need to take apart the valve assembly, which is fairly easy but can be time consuming. If you are doing this on the field you will need to have someone cover you while you disassemble and reassemble your paintball marker for these repairs.
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The Perfect Paintball Marker For Any Paintball Sniper
Michael Agostino asked:
Do you enjoy playing paintball? Paintball is a very exciting activity that can be made even more exciting by becoming a paintball sniper. There are many paintball markers available today that will help you hone your shot and make your job of paintball sniper a lot easier.
The paintball sniper is a player who can be patient, play alone and strike when the time is right. Snipers don’t require specialized equipment, although it can be helpful especially to trained sniper, just a good sense of how to stay out of sight and when to shoot. There are many weapons available to paintball snipers that will allow you to get kills more accurately, but you will still need good strategy, smart and quick thinking and some luck can help you become a true paintball sniper.
Most guns shoot around the same distance, you must find a gun that is accurate, consistent, and most importantly that you are comfortable holding for about 30 minutes at a time. To be a good sniper you must be able to hit your mark on the first try. If you buy a marker that is not consistent, it will hamper your ability to make one shot kills, which is vital. Also, you do not want a bright colored weapon. You should always get a black or camo colored paintball marker as they are hard to spot.
If you can get a high-end gun, I highly recommend it, never buy plastic guns, as they easily break and will be far less accurate. Whatever you buy, get to know your gun, and how to shoot and maintain it.
Some of the most realistic and accurate guns on the market today are made by Rap4. They offer a wide variety of sniper rifles, as well many other paintball markers. One of the best paintball sniper rifles they have to offer is the T68 Super Sniper with 3-9×40 Scope Kit. This gun comes complete with scope and has an optional semi automatic electric trigger. I highly recommend the trigger upgrade. Now this gun is for the serious paintballer. It retails for around $712, but can be found for under that if you look around. This gun is very authentic looking and the feel is great.
This paintball sniper rifle is very accurate. The T68 Super Sniper with 3-9×40 Scope Kit Package Includes:
- 1 x T68 M4 Gen6 – Magazine Fed Paintball Gun
- 1 x 5 Year Warranty
- 1 x Tactical 3-9×40 Sniper Scope
- 2 x Low Rise Tri-Rail Ring Mount
- 1 x Exacto Laser Sight
- 1 x Blade Holographic Red Dot Scope
- 1 x Tactical Flashlights with Rail Mounts
The electronic trigger will run you about fifty dollars. This gun is perfect, not too heavy and as accurate as I have seen. The key to being a good paintball sniper is you ability to stay hidden and strike when the time is right. It only helps when your paintball marker is accurate. I would give this paintball sniper rifle a 9.8/10 rating and highly recommend and serious paintball sniper look into picking one up.
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Do you enjoy playing paintball? Paintball is a very exciting activity that can be made even more exciting by becoming a paintball sniper. There are many paintball markers available today that will help you hone your shot and make your job of paintball sniper a lot easier.
The paintball sniper is a player who can be patient, play alone and strike when the time is right. Snipers don’t require specialized equipment, although it can be helpful especially to trained sniper, just a good sense of how to stay out of sight and when to shoot. There are many weapons available to paintball snipers that will allow you to get kills more accurately, but you will still need good strategy, smart and quick thinking and some luck can help you become a true paintball sniper.
Most guns shoot around the same distance, you must find a gun that is accurate, consistent, and most importantly that you are comfortable holding for about 30 minutes at a time. To be a good sniper you must be able to hit your mark on the first try. If you buy a marker that is not consistent, it will hamper your ability to make one shot kills, which is vital. Also, you do not want a bright colored weapon. You should always get a black or camo colored paintball marker as they are hard to spot.
If you can get a high-end gun, I highly recommend it, never buy plastic guns, as they easily break and will be far less accurate. Whatever you buy, get to know your gun, and how to shoot and maintain it.
Some of the most realistic and accurate guns on the market today are made by Rap4. They offer a wide variety of sniper rifles, as well many other paintball markers. One of the best paintball sniper rifles they have to offer is the T68 Super Sniper with 3-9×40 Scope Kit. This gun comes complete with scope and has an optional semi automatic electric trigger. I highly recommend the trigger upgrade. Now this gun is for the serious paintballer. It retails for around $712, but can be found for under that if you look around. This gun is very authentic looking and the feel is great.
This paintball sniper rifle is very accurate. The T68 Super Sniper with 3-9×40 Scope Kit Package Includes:
- 1 x T68 M4 Gen6 – Magazine Fed Paintball Gun
- 1 x 5 Year Warranty
- 1 x Tactical 3-9×40 Sniper Scope
- 2 x Low Rise Tri-Rail Ring Mount
- 1 x Exacto Laser Sight
- 1 x Blade Holographic Red Dot Scope
- 1 x Tactical Flashlights with Rail Mounts
The electronic trigger will run you about fifty dollars. This gun is perfect, not too heavy and as accurate as I have seen. The key to being a good paintball sniper is you ability to stay hidden and strike when the time is right. It only helps when your paintball marker is accurate. I would give this paintball sniper rifle a 9.8/10 rating and highly recommend and serious paintball sniper look into picking one up.
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The Smart Paintballer Starts With the Equipment First, Then Comes the Fun!
Vaughn Balchunas asked:
Don’t like being called a newbie? Tip number one: don’t act like a newbie. New paintball players sometimes don’t realize that the game is only fun if you’re well prepared. But get the right outfit, the right gun, and have a basic idea of what you’re doing, and you’ll be fine.
First and foremost, goggles. Wear them. Get the ones specifically made for paintball. Get high-grade ones. Make sure they fit. Because if you get shot in the face and get paint in your eyes because you neglected to wear goggles, you never know how badly your vision could be compromised—and if the resulting injury is bad, you might not be able to play paintball again. After you get the goggles, know how to take care of them. This is true of all of your equipment. Take care of your stuff, and your stuff will take care of you.
Remember to tailor your clothes to the place you’ll be playing. Don’t show up to a dark wooded area in a bright yellow jumpsuit or else you’ll be covered in more paint splatters than a Pollack painting. Get a good pair of shoes that are worn in. No one wants to go home with blisters. Get something to cover your face. A mask, perhaps, or go bandito style with a bandana. Paint can be sticky, and it’s easier to clean if it’s not all over your skin.
Then there’s the weapon-of-choice. Paintball guns, also called “markers,” and they are almost as many different kinds of guns as there are people who play the game to begin with. They generally look pretty similar in shape. If you’re a new player, try a gun that doesn’t require a lot of steps before being able to shoot. Get started with a simple and cheap gun while you learn how to use it, how to load it, and most importantly, how to take care of it. Plenty of new players start off using expensive, tournament-ready guns, but until you can use your gun properly and know how to clean it better than you can wash your own face, stick with something a little cheaper. That way, if you don’t take care of it, you’re not out as much money when you have to replace it.
Talk to people who have been playing for a long time, see what they suggest for someone who has never played paintball before. Or check it out online. There are plenty forums and websites geared towards putting paintball players together. Ask questions because only a newbie is cocky enough to ignore the potential for advice from people who definitely know better. Don’t be a newbie.
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Don’t like being called a newbie? Tip number one: don’t act like a newbie. New paintball players sometimes don’t realize that the game is only fun if you’re well prepared. But get the right outfit, the right gun, and have a basic idea of what you’re doing, and you’ll be fine.
First and foremost, goggles. Wear them. Get the ones specifically made for paintball. Get high-grade ones. Make sure they fit. Because if you get shot in the face and get paint in your eyes because you neglected to wear goggles, you never know how badly your vision could be compromised—and if the resulting injury is bad, you might not be able to play paintball again. After you get the goggles, know how to take care of them. This is true of all of your equipment. Take care of your stuff, and your stuff will take care of you.
Remember to tailor your clothes to the place you’ll be playing. Don’t show up to a dark wooded area in a bright yellow jumpsuit or else you’ll be covered in more paint splatters than a Pollack painting. Get a good pair of shoes that are worn in. No one wants to go home with blisters. Get something to cover your face. A mask, perhaps, or go bandito style with a bandana. Paint can be sticky, and it’s easier to clean if it’s not all over your skin.
Then there’s the weapon-of-choice. Paintball guns, also called “markers,” and they are almost as many different kinds of guns as there are people who play the game to begin with. They generally look pretty similar in shape. If you’re a new player, try a gun that doesn’t require a lot of steps before being able to shoot. Get started with a simple and cheap gun while you learn how to use it, how to load it, and most importantly, how to take care of it. Plenty of new players start off using expensive, tournament-ready guns, but until you can use your gun properly and know how to clean it better than you can wash your own face, stick with something a little cheaper. That way, if you don’t take care of it, you’re not out as much money when you have to replace it.
Talk to people who have been playing for a long time, see what they suggest for someone who has never played paintball before. Or check it out online. There are plenty forums and websites geared towards putting paintball players together. Ask questions because only a newbie is cocky enough to ignore the potential for advice from people who definitely know better. Don’t be a newbie.
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How to Get Sponsored in Paintball
Chris Azzari asked:
Why would you want to get your paintball team sponsored? The answer is simple: money. You know better than anyone just how expensive paintball equipment can be; if you play paintball often you know how easy it is to blow through a few hundred dollars every time you buy new ammo and equipment. You’ll find this to be totally unnecessary if you can find someone to sponsor you. When you have a sponsor, they will pay you a certain amount of money which you both agree upon. While they may not pay all of your expenses, they will definitely help to lighten the burden.
The catch is that you have to advertise for the company that sponsors you. This way you both get something in return. Companies, usually small businesses that are located in the area, have been sponsoring local teams for decades, usually in sports like baseball and football.
Paintball’s ever increasing popularity is making it just another sport and therefore able to be sponsored. You will find that advertising for your sponsor can be fun and easy. Traditional methods include putting their name and/or logo on your uniforms and equipment, fliers, articles, emails, and distributing promotional information for them at events. If you are not actively seeking out a sponsor, then you are missing out on a great opportunity to make money to support your team, while having fun and doing what you enjoy as well. Of course, getting a sponsor is not always an easy task. In fact, you may even be reluctant to contact local companies and ask them for sponsorship. You will find, however, that as long as you know the correct methods of approaching potential sponsors, it is not difficult to find companies that are willing to cover your expenses.
If you are going to get a sponsor, then you are first going to have to approach a company with your pitch. Honestly, this is the most difficult step of the whole process. You may imagine that most business people are very busy and don’t have time to discuss things that don’t involve them. While this is sometimes true, you will find that the majority of
businesses are willing and even eager to discuss such matters with you. Businesses will be especially happy to talk to you if you have something to offer them, and in this case you do; you have the ability to provide them advertising at a great price.
It can cost businesses a lot of money to promote their business, and paying for your paintball equipment is probably less expensive then their other means of promotion. Not to mention the fact that they will probably get much more exposure from sponsoring your team than they would from the other, more traditional methods. When you look at it this way, you are actually doing these companies a favor by approaching them; it is up to them whether or not they want to take advantage of the great offer you are making.
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Why would you want to get your paintball team sponsored? The answer is simple: money. You know better than anyone just how expensive paintball equipment can be; if you play paintball often you know how easy it is to blow through a few hundred dollars every time you buy new ammo and equipment. You’ll find this to be totally unnecessary if you can find someone to sponsor you. When you have a sponsor, they will pay you a certain amount of money which you both agree upon. While they may not pay all of your expenses, they will definitely help to lighten the burden.
The catch is that you have to advertise for the company that sponsors you. This way you both get something in return. Companies, usually small businesses that are located in the area, have been sponsoring local teams for decades, usually in sports like baseball and football.
Paintball’s ever increasing popularity is making it just another sport and therefore able to be sponsored. You will find that advertising for your sponsor can be fun and easy. Traditional methods include putting their name and/or logo on your uniforms and equipment, fliers, articles, emails, and distributing promotional information for them at events. If you are not actively seeking out a sponsor, then you are missing out on a great opportunity to make money to support your team, while having fun and doing what you enjoy as well. Of course, getting a sponsor is not always an easy task. In fact, you may even be reluctant to contact local companies and ask them for sponsorship. You will find, however, that as long as you know the correct methods of approaching potential sponsors, it is not difficult to find companies that are willing to cover your expenses.
If you are going to get a sponsor, then you are first going to have to approach a company with your pitch. Honestly, this is the most difficult step of the whole process. You may imagine that most business people are very busy and don’t have time to discuss things that don’t involve them. While this is sometimes true, you will find that the majority of
businesses are willing and even eager to discuss such matters with you. Businesses will be especially happy to talk to you if you have something to offer them, and in this case you do; you have the ability to provide them advertising at a great price.
It can cost businesses a lot of money to promote their business, and paying for your paintball equipment is probably less expensive then their other means of promotion. Not to mention the fact that they will probably get much more exposure from sponsoring your team than they would from the other, more traditional methods. When you look at it this way, you are actually doing these companies a favor by approaching them; it is up to them whether or not they want to take advantage of the great offer you are making.
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Keeping In Stock: Paintball Supply
Riley Hendersen asked:
Paintball has become a hugely popular sport, and so it only makes sense that with the dramatic increase in participants and increased demand for equipment, that there would be an increase in paintball supply to cater to this growing market. Paintball supply is a general term that is equivalent to “paintball store” or sponsor. A paintball supply is a store, either physical or online, where one can get any type of supplies needed.
Many paintball supply places will often times have a “package deal” for those just getting into the sport. This can include a gun with ammonition, goggles, or any collection of equipment needed by anyone before going out to join a paintball game. Part of what makes a paintball supply useful is not only do they offer equipment at every level of pricing, from the cheapest paintball markers to the most expensive ones, but paintball markers can often be upgraded in many ways: the barrel, the air tank, the ammo holder, the sights, all of these things can be changed and upgraded, and a paintball supply will have all the necessary parts, pieces, and experience to do so.
A paintball gun package is not a bad way for a beginner to start off, if the beginner has done enough work to have a vague idea of what they want. The paintball guns often come with gravity-fed hoppers ranging from a hundred rounds and up (and know your style: if you are a sniper, don’t pay an extra $20 for a hopper that holds another 100 rounds of ammo). Paintball supply places will have experts to help you out, but that can only be so helpful. You have to have a basic idea of what you’re looking for or how deep your interest is, and beyond that don’t discount an expert’s advice too quickly. They can save you a lot of grief.
Paintball supplies such as barrels, goggles and safety gear, ball hauling, loaders, gun accessories, clothing and apparel, and even odd ball odds and ends such as paintball mines are often available from a paintball supply. Much of this can be bought online, though if you have a paintball supply in your area, you should visit the store in person, especially if you are a newbie.
A paintball supply is also likely to be the local hang out for individuals who are really into the paintball scene in general. This can help teach you the lingo, you can listen to what products are really impressing, and which ones are falling flat. These players will also have an idea of any major events going on in the area, or might even know about some great get together or paintball fields you didn’t even know existed. If nothing else, it never hurts to absorb wisdom from the experts, so that you will know what you are doing and have more confidence as you go further and further into the paintball world.
A paintball supply is a place that can serve all your needs, both for equipment, and for camaraderie. Don’t dismiss it off hand, because you never know what that one afternoon trip to the paintball supply could turn into.
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Paintball has become a hugely popular sport, and so it only makes sense that with the dramatic increase in participants and increased demand for equipment, that there would be an increase in paintball supply to cater to this growing market. Paintball supply is a general term that is equivalent to “paintball store” or sponsor. A paintball supply is a store, either physical or online, where one can get any type of supplies needed.
Many paintball supply places will often times have a “package deal” for those just getting into the sport. This can include a gun with ammonition, goggles, or any collection of equipment needed by anyone before going out to join a paintball game. Part of what makes a paintball supply useful is not only do they offer equipment at every level of pricing, from the cheapest paintball markers to the most expensive ones, but paintball markers can often be upgraded in many ways: the barrel, the air tank, the ammo holder, the sights, all of these things can be changed and upgraded, and a paintball supply will have all the necessary parts, pieces, and experience to do so.
A paintball gun package is not a bad way for a beginner to start off, if the beginner has done enough work to have a vague idea of what they want. The paintball guns often come with gravity-fed hoppers ranging from a hundred rounds and up (and know your style: if you are a sniper, don’t pay an extra $20 for a hopper that holds another 100 rounds of ammo). Paintball supply places will have experts to help you out, but that can only be so helpful. You have to have a basic idea of what you’re looking for or how deep your interest is, and beyond that don’t discount an expert’s advice too quickly. They can save you a lot of grief.
Paintball supplies such as barrels, goggles and safety gear, ball hauling, loaders, gun accessories, clothing and apparel, and even odd ball odds and ends such as paintball mines are often available from a paintball supply. Much of this can be bought online, though if you have a paintball supply in your area, you should visit the store in person, especially if you are a newbie.
A paintball supply is also likely to be the local hang out for individuals who are really into the paintball scene in general. This can help teach you the lingo, you can listen to what products are really impressing, and which ones are falling flat. These players will also have an idea of any major events going on in the area, or might even know about some great get together or paintball fields you didn’t even know existed. If nothing else, it never hurts to absorb wisdom from the experts, so that you will know what you are doing and have more confidence as you go further and further into the paintball world.
A paintball supply is a place that can serve all your needs, both for equipment, and for camaraderie. Don’t dismiss it off hand, because you never know what that one afternoon trip to the paintball supply could turn into.
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Learn About Paintball Including Tactics And Stratagies
James Dorans asked:
Paintball is very exciting and adrenaline pumping game which was discovered in the early 1980′s. In this sport the participants eliminate the players of other team by hitting them with a balls filled with paint ball mostly a bright color as orange or pink. Ever since it’s origin, it has captured attention of whole world and is now played in as many as forty nations.
The game consists of two opposing teams, trying to eliminate the participants of other team by hitting them with the paintball. When a player is hit by a paint ball, he is eliminated from the game. There are many variations in the paintball game; the main thing in this game is to accomplish an objective like to capture the flag neutral or central. For example, in capture the flag game, the two teams try to capture the flag of opposing team taking care that their players are not eliminated and the team who captures the flag of other team is the winner. Similarly in the neutral or central flag game, there is only one flag and the objective is to take flag to opposite team’s end.
This game could be played in special indoor arena or outside. Indoors seem to be quicker games since the area is not as big. Outside is played in a more forest area. Outside play seems to be more popular probably since it is easier to get out door property instead of an indoor arena.
Apart from this, there is one more variation in the paintball games; you may go for recreational ball or tournament. Recreational ball is for those who play this game for the purpose of just recreation and for fun only while tournament is for serious players. Beginners may start with any one and then can switch to the one which suits to them.
What keep paintball sport distinct are the equipments that are used to, here the equipments are only paintballs and paintball guns.
Paintball gun is used to move the paintball at a high speed. Paint ball gun has four major components, body, tank, hoppers and barrels. The compressed gases which are usually used in the paintball are carbon dioxide, nitrogen or ordinary air. Paintballs are made of vegetable based oil-based dye in different bright colors which are encased in thin skinned gel like capsule. Now when this paintball hits a player, it breaks leaving a mark on the player.
All in all it is the game which not only requires speed and strength but intelligence and mental alertness as well. It is the game, which should be tried at least once as it will give you every thrill and excitement that you expect from a game!
This is a team sport that also requires military strategies and formations to really excel and beat the other team. You must survey the area which involves locating high points and good areas to hide. Also you must learn how to avoid ambush areas. Also communications is the key to out witting the opposing team. Have both your defenses and offensive strategies in place and you could win the game.
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Paintball is very exciting and adrenaline pumping game which was discovered in the early 1980′s. In this sport the participants eliminate the players of other team by hitting them with a balls filled with paint ball mostly a bright color as orange or pink. Ever since it’s origin, it has captured attention of whole world and is now played in as many as forty nations.
The game consists of two opposing teams, trying to eliminate the participants of other team by hitting them with the paintball. When a player is hit by a paint ball, he is eliminated from the game. There are many variations in the paintball game; the main thing in this game is to accomplish an objective like to capture the flag neutral or central. For example, in capture the flag game, the two teams try to capture the flag of opposing team taking care that their players are not eliminated and the team who captures the flag of other team is the winner. Similarly in the neutral or central flag game, there is only one flag and the objective is to take flag to opposite team’s end.
This game could be played in special indoor arena or outside. Indoors seem to be quicker games since the area is not as big. Outside is played in a more forest area. Outside play seems to be more popular probably since it is easier to get out door property instead of an indoor arena.
Apart from this, there is one more variation in the paintball games; you may go for recreational ball or tournament. Recreational ball is for those who play this game for the purpose of just recreation and for fun only while tournament is for serious players. Beginners may start with any one and then can switch to the one which suits to them.
What keep paintball sport distinct are the equipments that are used to, here the equipments are only paintballs and paintball guns.
Paintball gun is used to move the paintball at a high speed. Paint ball gun has four major components, body, tank, hoppers and barrels. The compressed gases which are usually used in the paintball are carbon dioxide, nitrogen or ordinary air. Paintballs are made of vegetable based oil-based dye in different bright colors which are encased in thin skinned gel like capsule. Now when this paintball hits a player, it breaks leaving a mark on the player.
All in all it is the game which not only requires speed and strength but intelligence and mental alertness as well. It is the game, which should be tried at least once as it will give you every thrill and excitement that you expect from a game!
This is a team sport that also requires military strategies and formations to really excel and beat the other team. You must survey the area which involves locating high points and good areas to hide. Also you must learn how to avoid ambush areas. Also communications is the key to out witting the opposing team. Have both your defenses and offensive strategies in place and you could win the game.
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Paintball Guns – Informative Guide on Purchasing Paintball Guns
Tommy Barnett asked:
Paintball guns
Paintball is one of the most stimulating and engrossing games played and that is why, it is a particularly popular sports intended for out of doors participation now-a-days. Its recognition can be estimated from the indisputable fact that today ; it is played in more than 40 different countries around the world. The sport is able to attract such a large number of people generally because of its atmosphere of real-time combat. Two equipments are intensely important in this game which is paintball and the paintball markers.
in comparison to all other gear and accessories utilized in this sport, paintball guns are the first gears which are used for exciting the fire arms that are employed in the genuine combats. But paintballs are used in place of ammo and this is what makes this game intensely safe even for children. The paintballs are like capsules made from gel containing dye which is utilized by the players for hitting each other. For this reason, paintball guns or markers are required and that’s why, there is a great variety of paintball markers available in the market.
If you are a newb or you don’t play the game too often, you may start by buying a cheap paintball guns for sale. When you’re assured that you have learnt lots of the game and you can now afford to spend more cash and time on it, you can purchase a pricey paintball gun. Wholesale Paintball Guns – Paintball Guns
2nd, you have got to select the right air system in your paintball gun. There are 2 types of air systems that are common now-a-days, they are high pressure and carbon dioxide. If you’re a newb, the carbon dioxide system is recommended. When you have gone out to get a paintball gun, you may also have to stock up the paintballs. They’re generally available in different sizes that may range form .50 to .72 calibers. You have to choose the paintballs which match with the barrel diameter of your marker.
Paintball guns are freely available in the majority of the stores of sports equipments. There also are specialty stores intended for distributing paintball gear and accessories only. So, while buying a paintball gun, make sure that you are purchasing the one precisely as per your requirements, skill level and naturally, budget.
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Paintball guns
Paintball is one of the most stimulating and engrossing games played and that is why, it is a particularly popular sports intended for out of doors participation now-a-days. Its recognition can be estimated from the indisputable fact that today ; it is played in more than 40 different countries around the world. The sport is able to attract such a large number of people generally because of its atmosphere of real-time combat. Two equipments are intensely important in this game which is paintball and the paintball markers.
in comparison to all other gear and accessories utilized in this sport, paintball guns are the first gears which are used for exciting the fire arms that are employed in the genuine combats. But paintballs are used in place of ammo and this is what makes this game intensely safe even for children. The paintballs are like capsules made from gel containing dye which is utilized by the players for hitting each other. For this reason, paintball guns or markers are required and that’s why, there is a great variety of paintball markers available in the market.
If you are a newb or you don’t play the game too often, you may start by buying a cheap paintball guns for sale. When you’re assured that you have learnt lots of the game and you can now afford to spend more cash and time on it, you can purchase a pricey paintball gun. Wholesale Paintball Guns – Paintball Guns
2nd, you have got to select the right air system in your paintball gun. There are 2 types of air systems that are common now-a-days, they are high pressure and carbon dioxide. If you’re a newb, the carbon dioxide system is recommended. When you have gone out to get a paintball gun, you may also have to stock up the paintballs. They’re generally available in different sizes that may range form .50 to .72 calibers. You have to choose the paintballs which match with the barrel diameter of your marker.
Paintball guns are freely available in the majority of the stores of sports equipments. There also are specialty stores intended for distributing paintball gear and accessories only. So, while buying a paintball gun, make sure that you are purchasing the one precisely as per your requirements, skill level and naturally, budget.
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Variations of Paintball
Hans Ortega asked:
Paintball has continuously grown in renown during the last few years. It is comparable to war games where 2 opposing groups compete for certain goals. In the game of paintball the primary equipment is the paintball marker or gun. The paintball marker or gun is used to eliminate players from opposing groups while attempting to reach a team goal. Game objectives may alter from capturing an away team’s flag and bringing it to a team starting point or eliminating all players of a certain team. A paintball marker seems like a gun and is made of a paintball tank which has the paint balls and a propeller either a paintball co2 propeller or a compressed air propeller.
The most usual and used paintball propeller is the co2 variant. A paintball co2 compressor comes in several different variants starting from 9oz, 120z, 20os, and 24oz types the quantity of paintballs that a marker can shove is highly depending on how much gas is stored into the compressed tank. Paintball players should take the kind of propellers that they use because the last thing a player wants is losing propellant or bullets in a middle of a game.
Although c02 propellers are less expensive quality wise the dearer compressed air variants are known to propel more paintballs and at a more robust or quicker rate. There are also reported issues with c02 compressors like its inclination to malfunction when employed in temperatures of below fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Taking all bitching under consideration though the most preferred propeller type is still the co2 variant more due to cost than anything. A player can go thru many tanks in one game and cost wise an expensive tank would appear pretty unrealistic.
Regardless of the preferred propeller, whether that is a paintball co2 or a compressed air variant the main thing to think about is which suits your budget and preference. If you can shell out more then go for compressed air, if your principal focus is playing longer on a smaller budget then the co2 variant is your best bet.
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Paintball has continuously grown in renown during the last few years. It is comparable to war games where 2 opposing groups compete for certain goals. In the game of paintball the primary equipment is the paintball marker or gun. The paintball marker or gun is used to eliminate players from opposing groups while attempting to reach a team goal. Game objectives may alter from capturing an away team’s flag and bringing it to a team starting point or eliminating all players of a certain team. A paintball marker seems like a gun and is made of a paintball tank which has the paint balls and a propeller either a paintball co2 propeller or a compressed air propeller.
The most usual and used paintball propeller is the co2 variant. A paintball co2 compressor comes in several different variants starting from 9oz, 120z, 20os, and 24oz types the quantity of paintballs that a marker can shove is highly depending on how much gas is stored into the compressed tank. Paintball players should take the kind of propellers that they use because the last thing a player wants is losing propellant or bullets in a middle of a game.
Although c02 propellers are less expensive quality wise the dearer compressed air variants are known to propel more paintballs and at a more robust or quicker rate. There are also reported issues with c02 compressors like its inclination to malfunction when employed in temperatures of below fifty degrees Fahrenheit. Taking all bitching under consideration though the most preferred propeller type is still the co2 variant more due to cost than anything. A player can go thru many tanks in one game and cost wise an expensive tank would appear pretty unrealistic.
Regardless of the preferred propeller, whether that is a paintball co2 or a compressed air variant the main thing to think about is which suits your budget and preference. If you can shell out more then go for compressed air, if your principal focus is playing longer on a smaller budget then the co2 variant is your best bet.
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New To Paintball?
Taylor J asked:
Don’t be ashamed of being new to paintball. We all had to start somewhere with no experience. I’ve seen a number of new players discouraged by more experienced players pestering and using the phrase “noob”. Rule 1, don’t listen to bastards like this. A good paintball player will help you learn about the sport. Don’t expect players to be nice to you if you are rude to them, but respect them and they will respect you.
The first question I am asked about paintball is “Does it hurt?”. Well, no, it doesn’t feel pleasant by any means. However, it is more than likely less painful than you would expect. Granted, unless you get shot at a short distance (which you’re not supposed to do) which can cause a nice bruise and OCCASIONALLY can cause VERY LIGHT bleeding. All the more reason why not to get shot.
The next question you’ll probably be asking yourself is what gun to use? Well, this varies on a number of things. Mainly, how often you play and how big your budget is. If you have NEVER played paintball before I would recommend borrowing a gun or renting a gun from a field. If it turns out that you don’t like paintball, your loss would be much less than if you purchased a $250 gun.
This leads me to my next point: buying gear. Although it’s nice to have the best gun in the world, it doesn’t mean anything unless you know how to play the game. In my opinion, starting with a cheaper gun is more beneficial to your skill as well as your wallet. A Tippman 98 Custom is an excellent starting gun for most new players. It may seem a tad pricey at first ($140 – $160), but it is quite cheap compared to other guns, which can easily exceed $1,000. If you can find a “player’s package” with your gun, I would recommend it. This usually includes a hopper, a mask and sometimes other gear. Generally you get a discount on these items. However, when purchasing a mask, I would highly recommend that you make sure that replacement lenses are readily available. If your lens is cracked, has any sort of damage that could compromise its integrity, has been shot within 10 ft. or is over a year old, it should be replaced. This might seem like a pain in the ass, but it beats the lens shrapneling into your eye and you loosing your eyesight.
Your mask, however, is not the only thing that needs maintenance. A paintball gun does require maintenance after it has been played with and periodically when stored for long periods of time. Your CO2/HPA tank usually only needs its O-ring replaced if it is broken. After you’re done playing and you’ve removed your air and hopper, look at your gun. Inspect for any physical damage first. Look for anything out of the ordinary that looks like it could hurt the gun’s performance or safety. Next, REFER TO YOUR GUN’S DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS and remove the bolt mechanism. Clean out the breach and barrel with a squeegee until all the paint is gone. Examine your bolt mechanism, remove all paint and inspect the O-rings of the bolt (assuming your bolt has O-rings). As long as your bolt has no damage, you’re good. Oil the bolt with PAINTBALL OIL, as other oils can cause the O-rings to swell (I have, however, had luck with RemOil). Reassemble your gun and test it out with a dry fire or two. For your hopper, as long as it is gravity fed, you can generally just run water through it to clean it. If it is electric, use caution with water. Water and electronics don’t mix. Also, some people simply run water through their guns. While this may work, it can also damage your gun over time therefore I cannot recommend “drowning” your gun to clean it.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you getting into this fast growing sport.
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Don’t be ashamed of being new to paintball. We all had to start somewhere with no experience. I’ve seen a number of new players discouraged by more experienced players pestering and using the phrase “noob”. Rule 1, don’t listen to bastards like this. A good paintball player will help you learn about the sport. Don’t expect players to be nice to you if you are rude to them, but respect them and they will respect you.
The first question I am asked about paintball is “Does it hurt?”. Well, no, it doesn’t feel pleasant by any means. However, it is more than likely less painful than you would expect. Granted, unless you get shot at a short distance (which you’re not supposed to do) which can cause a nice bruise and OCCASIONALLY can cause VERY LIGHT bleeding. All the more reason why not to get shot.
The next question you’ll probably be asking yourself is what gun to use? Well, this varies on a number of things. Mainly, how often you play and how big your budget is. If you have NEVER played paintball before I would recommend borrowing a gun or renting a gun from a field. If it turns out that you don’t like paintball, your loss would be much less than if you purchased a $250 gun.
This leads me to my next point: buying gear. Although it’s nice to have the best gun in the world, it doesn’t mean anything unless you know how to play the game. In my opinion, starting with a cheaper gun is more beneficial to your skill as well as your wallet. A Tippman 98 Custom is an excellent starting gun for most new players. It may seem a tad pricey at first ($140 – $160), but it is quite cheap compared to other guns, which can easily exceed $1,000. If you can find a “player’s package” with your gun, I would recommend it. This usually includes a hopper, a mask and sometimes other gear. Generally you get a discount on these items. However, when purchasing a mask, I would highly recommend that you make sure that replacement lenses are readily available. If your lens is cracked, has any sort of damage that could compromise its integrity, has been shot within 10 ft. or is over a year old, it should be replaced. This might seem like a pain in the ass, but it beats the lens shrapneling into your eye and you loosing your eyesight.
Your mask, however, is not the only thing that needs maintenance. A paintball gun does require maintenance after it has been played with and periodically when stored for long periods of time. Your CO2/HPA tank usually only needs its O-ring replaced if it is broken. After you’re done playing and you’ve removed your air and hopper, look at your gun. Inspect for any physical damage first. Look for anything out of the ordinary that looks like it could hurt the gun’s performance or safety. Next, REFER TO YOUR GUN’S DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS and remove the bolt mechanism. Clean out the breach and barrel with a squeegee until all the paint is gone. Examine your bolt mechanism, remove all paint and inspect the O-rings of the bolt (assuming your bolt has O-rings). As long as your bolt has no damage, you’re good. Oil the bolt with PAINTBALL OIL, as other oils can cause the O-rings to swell (I have, however, had luck with RemOil). Reassemble your gun and test it out with a dry fire or two. For your hopper, as long as it is gravity fed, you can generally just run water through it to clean it. If it is electric, use caution with water. Water and electronics don’t mix. Also, some people simply run water through their guns. While this may work, it can also damage your gun over time therefore I cannot recommend “drowning” your gun to clean it.
Hopefully, this guide has helped you getting into this fast growing sport.
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