Understand Paintball Fields And Get The Winning Edge
Riley Hendersen asked:
Okay, you have the paint marker, the gear, the protective clothing and the money for a game. But what kind of game of paintball do you want to play? Yes, there are many different kinds of paintball fields, both inside and outside. Most players prefer to play outdoors, with natural landscaping serving as their woods, jungles and forest scenario playing fields.
The type of game that is being played determines some of the more basic variations of the fields. In Capture the Flag, for instance, the field can be open or wooded, but the main object is for one team member to capture the flag of the opposing team. The flag is usually located near the ‘home base’ of the opposing team or in the middle of playing fields. Once the flag is captured, it must be hung from the flag station of the opposing team.
In Elimination, the fields are typically filled with inflatable barriers and obstacles. This version requires either an individual or an entire team to eliminate all opponents.
Paintball fields can also differ in the version called Woodsball. This version of the game requires varied terrain and cover. Players use natural terrain and fallen logs and trees as cover while they practice stealth and strategy in an effort to find and eliminate all opposing players in the game.
The name obviously implies that this exciting version of paintball be experienced in heavy woods with adequate cover for players. This version of the game requires close-quarter play and distances, as visibility is limited and cover provides ample hiding opportunities for opponents.
Woodsball paintball fields are generally open year round, though cold weather will prevent some players from using their CO2 tanks due to freezing and ineffective power.
Some fields have been known to be located on National Forest land, but the forest service requests that players avoid campgrounds, historic ruins and trails accessed by visitors. And of course, please notify the local ranger to verify rules regarding play on National Forest land.
For versions of the game that incorporate scenario playing, a wide variety of fields are used. Some are flat and rolling, some are in the desert, some located in hilly, wooded terrain. These paintball games can last days. A recent paintball scenario game in Pennsylvania was comprised of over four thousand players!
Speedball is another version of paintball that is generally played on fields cleared of trees or any objects that can be used for cover. About half the size of a football field, fields used in Speedball are scattered with artificial obstacles on a level ground.
Paintball fields are as varied as the types of paintball games being created every year. Professionally owned fields are well maintained and players follow posted rules for play.
Still, many individuals create their own fields for play, and these can be found anywhere away from roads, streets and houses. Paintball fields offer kids and adults an exciting day of fresh air and good fun. Check to see if there are any around you and give the game a try!
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Okay, you have the paint marker, the gear, the protective clothing and the money for a game. But what kind of game of paintball do you want to play? Yes, there are many different kinds of paintball fields, both inside and outside. Most players prefer to play outdoors, with natural landscaping serving as their woods, jungles and forest scenario playing fields.
The type of game that is being played determines some of the more basic variations of the fields. In Capture the Flag, for instance, the field can be open or wooded, but the main object is for one team member to capture the flag of the opposing team. The flag is usually located near the ‘home base’ of the opposing team or in the middle of playing fields. Once the flag is captured, it must be hung from the flag station of the opposing team.
In Elimination, the fields are typically filled with inflatable barriers and obstacles. This version requires either an individual or an entire team to eliminate all opponents.
Paintball fields can also differ in the version called Woodsball. This version of the game requires varied terrain and cover. Players use natural terrain and fallen logs and trees as cover while they practice stealth and strategy in an effort to find and eliminate all opposing players in the game.
The name obviously implies that this exciting version of paintball be experienced in heavy woods with adequate cover for players. This version of the game requires close-quarter play and distances, as visibility is limited and cover provides ample hiding opportunities for opponents.
Woodsball paintball fields are generally open year round, though cold weather will prevent some players from using their CO2 tanks due to freezing and ineffective power.
Some fields have been known to be located on National Forest land, but the forest service requests that players avoid campgrounds, historic ruins and trails accessed by visitors. And of course, please notify the local ranger to verify rules regarding play on National Forest land.
For versions of the game that incorporate scenario playing, a wide variety of fields are used. Some are flat and rolling, some are in the desert, some located in hilly, wooded terrain. These paintball games can last days. A recent paintball scenario game in Pennsylvania was comprised of over four thousand players!
Speedball is another version of paintball that is generally played on fields cleared of trees or any objects that can be used for cover. About half the size of a football field, fields used in Speedball are scattered with artificial obstacles on a level ground.
Paintball fields are as varied as the types of paintball games being created every year. Professionally owned fields are well maintained and players follow posted rules for play.
Still, many individuals create their own fields for play, and these can be found anywhere away from roads, streets and houses. Paintball fields offer kids and adults an exciting day of fresh air and good fun. Check to see if there are any around you and give the game a try!
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Practical Guide To Buying Paintball Guns?
Tim Hoss asked:
You have made up your mind. It is time to buy a paintball gun. You begin your research and quickly find out there are so many choices and features. What does it all mean and what should you buy? This article will help narrow the choices.
The first thing we usually ask people is where are you going to play? Will you be playing on an organized field or will you be playing around your own land or a friends land in the woods? The answer to this question will guide you to certain models of guns due to the air supply. If you are going to play at an organized field, they will have resources for compressed air or CO2. The type of air you have access to, will lead you to choosing an applicable gun.
If your paintball gun choice is limited to using CO2 tanks, then you should stick with paintball guns that are happy using CO2. Care must be taken to choose paintball guns that are made to run on CO2. CO2 is a liquid gas and is damaging to paintball guns or paintball markers that are not made to handle the liquid. You could buy an expensive paintball gun and damage it beyond repair with just a few uses. We recommend sticking with good quality name brand paintball markers that are designed to run on CO2.
There are many models of CO2 paintball guns. The main brand names are Spyder, Smart Parts and Tippmann paintball guns. You can choose electronic or non-electronic. Popular models of paintball guns are the Spyder Victor, Xtra, Sonic, Pilot, Electra, VS1, VS2, Smart Parts Vibe.
CO2 paintball guns with a military look are the Spyder MR1 and MR2. Smart Parts has the SP1 model designed to run on CO2 and a military scenario look. New releases from Tippmann are the Tippmann Alpha Black Series. These paintball guns are packed with features at competitive prices. Tippmann also has its more rugged and upgradeable Platinum Series Custom 98, A5 and X7 paintball guns. They are all great brand names backed with good warranties.
We left the compressed air paintball guns until now because generally the compressed air markers are a little more expensive to a lot more expensive. Paintball guns range from the low $150’s to close to $2000.00. This is often where the range and choices on the market confuse everyone. Simply stated, at this point it is about features, price points and you get what you pay for. You really have to determine what it is that you are looking for. Are you a recreational player, or are you playing competitively? There are several main features and so we will briefly explain some of these popular features.
One of the main features on the market is if a gun is electronic or not. Electronic guns have modes that allow you to set the marker firing modes. Electronic triggers or “egrips” often allow you to change the paintball marker from single firing mode (one shot, one trigger pull) to 3-shot burst (one pull, 3 paintballs fired), to semi-auto (one pull, one shot to ramping up to auto if you pull the trigger within a set time period) to full auto( one pull, multiple firing). There are various features that help enable the gun to rapid fire such as anti-chop systems (ACS), electronic eyes etc. The key statistic to key on is the balls per second or bps.
We like to ask if you are the type of person that likes to take things apart and rebuild them? Or are you more likely to play, clean and put away until next time? If so, please buy a paintball gun that is easily maintained. Smart Parts has some very easy guns to maintain as are the new Tippmann Platinum Series paintball guns. Cleaning and lubricating your paintball guns is the key to longevity and happy ownership. If on the other hand you like to tinker with your equipment, there should not be any limitation in your choice. There is plenty of help with manuals, manufacturer internet sites, and help videos on Youtube.
Another key consideration is upgradeability. Are there upgrades available for your model of paintball gun? Do you want to be able to upgrade it in the future? Most people answer yes, as by nature we become bored of the same old thing everyday. Also, many of us like paintball because of the military replica or scenario aspect of the paintball games. If this is you, then you may want to be able to change your paintball gun from an M16 to an AK 47. Our suggestion for those of you that want to have the maximum flexibility with military upgrades is the Tippmann X7 paintball gun.
This article was the beginning of the fun involved in finding out what you really want and need. Decide on the air you have access to and match your style and type of play to the paintball guns you are interested in. Compare features and price ranges. Narrow in on your choices and finally buy a paintball gun and take out your friend or enemy in style!
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You have made up your mind. It is time to buy a paintball gun. You begin your research and quickly find out there are so many choices and features. What does it all mean and what should you buy? This article will help narrow the choices.
The first thing we usually ask people is where are you going to play? Will you be playing on an organized field or will you be playing around your own land or a friends land in the woods? The answer to this question will guide you to certain models of guns due to the air supply. If you are going to play at an organized field, they will have resources for compressed air or CO2. The type of air you have access to, will lead you to choosing an applicable gun.
If your paintball gun choice is limited to using CO2 tanks, then you should stick with paintball guns that are happy using CO2. Care must be taken to choose paintball guns that are made to run on CO2. CO2 is a liquid gas and is damaging to paintball guns or paintball markers that are not made to handle the liquid. You could buy an expensive paintball gun and damage it beyond repair with just a few uses. We recommend sticking with good quality name brand paintball markers that are designed to run on CO2.
There are many models of CO2 paintball guns. The main brand names are Spyder, Smart Parts and Tippmann paintball guns. You can choose electronic or non-electronic. Popular models of paintball guns are the Spyder Victor, Xtra, Sonic, Pilot, Electra, VS1, VS2, Smart Parts Vibe.
CO2 paintball guns with a military look are the Spyder MR1 and MR2. Smart Parts has the SP1 model designed to run on CO2 and a military scenario look. New releases from Tippmann are the Tippmann Alpha Black Series. These paintball guns are packed with features at competitive prices. Tippmann also has its more rugged and upgradeable Platinum Series Custom 98, A5 and X7 paintball guns. They are all great brand names backed with good warranties.
We left the compressed air paintball guns until now because generally the compressed air markers are a little more expensive to a lot more expensive. Paintball guns range from the low $150’s to close to $2000.00. This is often where the range and choices on the market confuse everyone. Simply stated, at this point it is about features, price points and you get what you pay for. You really have to determine what it is that you are looking for. Are you a recreational player, or are you playing competitively? There are several main features and so we will briefly explain some of these popular features.
One of the main features on the market is if a gun is electronic or not. Electronic guns have modes that allow you to set the marker firing modes. Electronic triggers or “egrips” often allow you to change the paintball marker from single firing mode (one shot, one trigger pull) to 3-shot burst (one pull, 3 paintballs fired), to semi-auto (one pull, one shot to ramping up to auto if you pull the trigger within a set time period) to full auto( one pull, multiple firing). There are various features that help enable the gun to rapid fire such as anti-chop systems (ACS), electronic eyes etc. The key statistic to key on is the balls per second or bps.
We like to ask if you are the type of person that likes to take things apart and rebuild them? Or are you more likely to play, clean and put away until next time? If so, please buy a paintball gun that is easily maintained. Smart Parts has some very easy guns to maintain as are the new Tippmann Platinum Series paintball guns. Cleaning and lubricating your paintball guns is the key to longevity and happy ownership. If on the other hand you like to tinker with your equipment, there should not be any limitation in your choice. There is plenty of help with manuals, manufacturer internet sites, and help videos on Youtube.
Another key consideration is upgradeability. Are there upgrades available for your model of paintball gun? Do you want to be able to upgrade it in the future? Most people answer yes, as by nature we become bored of the same old thing everyday. Also, many of us like paintball because of the military replica or scenario aspect of the paintball games. If this is you, then you may want to be able to change your paintball gun from an M16 to an AK 47. Our suggestion for those of you that want to have the maximum flexibility with military upgrades is the Tippmann X7 paintball gun.
This article was the beginning of the fun involved in finding out what you really want and need. Decide on the air you have access to and match your style and type of play to the paintball guns you are interested in. Compare features and price ranges. Narrow in on your choices and finally buy a paintball gun and take out your friend or enemy in style!
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