Paintball...

[Infernus]

I'm thinking of taking up the hobby of Paintball... I notice a lot of people around here seem to paintball so I wanna know if you'll answere some of my questions... mostly I just needa know what equipment I needa buy...

[Jennyboo]

Paintball is fun i'v played it a few times :P but its not my hobby :P goodluck with it

[Smaug]

I would probably suggest renting before buying, or trying a friend's gun first.

But the major things you need are a marker(obviously), a tank, a hopper, barrel if you want a better one, paint, and a mask.

I know I'm forgetting something because I haven't played in a long time, but you get the basic idea.

[Infernus]

Originally Posted by Smaug

I would probably suggest renting before buying, or trying a friend's gun first.

But the major things you need are a marker(obviously), a tank, a hopper, barrel if you want a better one, paint, and a mask.

I know I'm forgetting something because I haven't played in a long time, but you get the basic idea.

herm... um maybe I shoulda asked for descriptions... I've never played ebfore so I don;t know what nay of that is...

[Smaug]

Ah yeah well if you've never played before I would definately suggest renting first, just to make sure you want to have it as a hobby. Its sort of expensive, so you want to make sure you like it first .

[firecrackerNC]

ur first gun should be a model 98,basic trust worthy gun.(120 or so bucks) then a C02 tank,20 oz is best bet(20-30 bucks),standard black hopper,holds the balls(2-4 bucks),Mask,i suggest a JT one for a good durable one(20-120 bucks) and some knock around pants and a long sleeve shirt/jacket and your set to go

[_-Gunslinger-_]

Originally Posted by Smaug

I would probably suggest renting before buying, or trying a friend's gun first.

But the major things you need are a marker(obviously), a tank, a hopper, barrel if you want a better one, paint, and a mask.

I know I'm forgetting something because I haven't played in a long time, but you get the basic idea.

Marker = The gun.

Tank = CO2 or Compressed Air tank. This is what is used to propell the paintballs at people.

Hopper = "Clip" its more like a holder for your ammo. Filled manually. Gravity feed are the most common.

Barrel = Uhh.. Barrel? There are flatliners that improver acuracy at the cost of reliability. Not recomended.

Paint= ammo

Mask= This is actually the one area n00bs in paintball phuck up. Get a good mast with some neck coverage, periferal vision, and anti fog glass. Dont get the ghili masks if you dont also have a ghili suit. Your ability to find your enemy is the number one skill. Not shooting, as paintball guns are worthless for acuracy.

A few suggestions: Play in outdoor parks with atleast one freind. Playing paintball alone is not fun. Stratagy beats firepower in all scenarios except speed/hyper ball fields. When playing speedball fields just makesure that you and your gun dont stick out more then they have to. In woodland fields use hill crests or landscape as they are ok temporary cover, dont get pinned down in those though. ABOVE ALL: Have some balls if you get shot its a smidgant of pain and you get to play again in 5-10 min anyway.

[Kikinchikin]

I'm just starting to get into it as well. It's fun most of the time. Anyway, my first gun is going to be a tippman A-5 (going to order it sometime today) with a new barrel and then other equipment.

I would reccomend renting a gun and going a few times before you blow 300+bucks.

[Infernus]

Ok I think I know what I want to buy...

Marker: Tippman Model 98 Custom- Silver
Air System: 20oz Aluminum Tank
Goggle: JT Flex-7 Thermal Black
Hopper: VL 200- Black
Paintballs: 500 rnd

good or bad?

overall price tag for that plus the case is $248.23

[Ivan]

Originally Posted by _-Gunslinger-_

Stratagy beats firepower in all scenarios except speed/hyper ball fields. When playing speedball fields just makesure that you and your gun dont stick out more then they have to.

I don't mean to sound like an ass but you are wrong. Just plain old wrong. Speed ball takes more strategy then you think. It takes tons of communication, precise movement, and team work.

Originally Posted by Infernus1080

Ok I think I know what I want to buy...

Marker: Tippman Model 98 Custom- Silver
Air System: 20oz Aluminum Tank
Goggle: JT Flex-7 Thermal Black
Hopper: VL 200- Black
Paintballs: 500 rnd

good or bad?

overall price tag for that plus the case is $248.23

It a good price for a start. Believe me I think you'll love Paintball. I love the feeling of balls flying at my head.

[JetRaiden]

Originally Posted by Infernus1080

I'm thinking of taking up the hobby of Paintball... I notice a lot of people around here seem to paintball so I wanna know if you'll answere some of my questions... mostly I just needa know what equipment I needa buy...

it depends. model 98s are good for beginners, because they need no care, last a while, and can be easily modified.

I started with a Spyder Imagine, which is also a good starter gun. its also better then the tippmann, and it has an eletro frame. again, it always depends on how much you want to spend. spyder imagines cost less the 200 bucks, and a basic loader and Co2 you can buy for less then 30 bucks. I wouldnt worry about a mask right away, you can rent them anywhere you go, plus their not nessecary for a starter.

make sure you have the starter marker for at least 6 months before you move up (autocockers, smart parts, etc.) my brothers new shocker 03 is a little tough for him, even though he had a spyder electra DX for about a year.