A good primer on what to expect your first time out on the paintball field. For more “first-timer” tips check out: What To Wear When You Go Paintballing.
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What To Expect Your First Time Out On The Paintball Field
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Paintball Can Be Fun For The Whole Family
Monday, January 18th, 2010Paintball is a really fun and adrenaline filled hobby. Many have heard that it is an intense sport. Not known to many, most paintball fields are planned with families in mind. Paintball is just like any other hobby in that there are different levels of play and paintball also offers different games within the game. Capture the flag is the most well known and popular of the paintball games. As a young kid my old man used to take me out hunting. Hunting isn’t politically correct anymore and it’s not something that I consider fun anymore. Paintball gives me the same feeling of excitement and accomplishes what I am looking for in a weekend recreational pastime.
Paintball can be fun for the whole family unit. Many individuals do not realize how much fun paintball can be for the whole family unit. There’s no better creative outlet for a little sibling rivalry then a battle out on the paintball field. Males should be aware that their female counterparts are quick and elusive on the paintball field and quick to pull the trigger as well!
You’d be stunned how much fun you can have with your kids at the paintball park. Paintball itself is nothing to be scared of. A lot of folks are fearful of paintball because they think the paintballs will smart. On occasion you may get a bump or a bruise but if you entirely cover all of your skin and Put On goggles or a mask you should be fine.As with any other hobby you have to Put On the proper gear and protective equipment to play the game safely. Wearing the following gear is best for optimal protection and recommended for youngsters: a chest and back protector, a full coverage paintball goggle, paintball gloves, paintball jersey and paintball pants. All of these are designed to minimize the impact of a paintball and to protect the player.
There are many types of paintball games. Tournament players and kids are big fans of a game called speedball. You can also choose woods ball where you get to try your hand at flushing out the opposition in a camouflaged hiding spot. Capture the flag is by far the most favorite paintball game on the planet but there’s something for everybody on the paintball field. Having the right gear is of utmost importance in paintball and of critical importance is your paintball marker which could make or break you. It is best to buy your gear after you have rented some equipment or purchaseds ome usedpaintball gear. Renting your equipment the first few times out will buy you the experience you need to make a good choice on a paintball marker.
There is a lot of upside, fun and enjoyment and very little danger, if any, in paintball! Like other sports, it helps me forget about the daily stresses of life and enjoy some fun time with my family. After you erase your fears and decide to go, ask some friends that play to fill you in on what to expect. Rent some equipment or buy an inexpensive starter kit. An all inclusive paintball starter kit including a paintball gun (paintball marker which is the same thing) can be found online for less than $100.00.Protect yourself so that you are not afraid of playing the game. Then count on playing several games in the future to hone your skills and having a blast paintballing your friends and family unit!
Intro To Paintballing
Friday, January 15th, 2010Paintballing has grown so much in popularity that there are now paintball competitions all over the world. There are now thousands of teams registered to play paintball competitively here in the United States and you can now also catch it on TV occasionally. So with the popularity of paintballing skyrocketing how does one get started with the sport?
First of all your weapon isn’t actually called a paintball gun it’s called a paintball marker and it is your primary and most important piece of equipment in paintballing. If you are new to the sport and you still don’t know whether or not you will like it your best bet may be to rent equipment at the field. Renting a paintball marker is a great idea because as a beginner you don’t really know yet the difference between a
good marker and a bad marker and right now would be a bad time to make such an investment.
Paintballs will be used as your ammunition and they are basically round gelatin capsules filled with paint that are designed to pop upon impact. They might sting a little if they hit you and it’s a good idea to pick
up some goggles or a mask to protect your eyes from stray paintballs.
Paintballing normally takes place outside and there are typically all varieties of obstructions and obstacles to provide cover for both teams. The more obstacles the better is the philosophy of most paintball enthusiasts.
The most common game in paintballing is capture the flag where your goal is to capture the flag of your opposition. Paintballing can be fun for the whole family and inexpensive and it also provides good exercise. Your kids will love it because it will be like a ive video game!
What You Need To Play Paintball
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010Paintball is the ultimate for folks looking to have a good time while playing war in a safe environment. Paintball requires the use of a paintball marker and paintballs to play . Those are the essentials but you’ll need some more equipment if you want to avoid any type of injury. While paintball isn’t considered hazardous it can be if you don’t know what you’re doing out there. Sure a paintball won’t hurt you if it pops you on the arms or legs but what if they hit you in the eye? Take the right safeguard and wear goggles or a mask to protect your eyes. Not only will you virtually eradicate the threat of injury by wearing the right equipment but you’ll also have a lot more fun knowing that you’re safe and you can relax and just enjoy the excitement and thrill of paintball. Below is a list of necessities for the sport of paintball.
Paintball Mask.If you’re sensitive to getting hit in the face it would definitely be a good idea to wear a mask to avoid getting hit in the face by a paintball which actually does sting quite a bit. Most injuries in paintball involve a participant getting struck in the face and you can extinguish this concern by protecting your face and wearing a mask. No sport is fun when you come home with a welt the size of your thumb on your face.
Paintball Goggles. You’re a fool if you play paintball and you don’t wear something to protect your eyes. Whether or not the paintball playing area requires you to wear protective eye equipment you should wear some to avoid serious eye injury. Something else most folks don’t think about is the possibility of paint splashing in your eyes from popping paintballs. Most paint used in non-toxic but can still burn and irritate your eyes like no other. Be safe and wear some goggles… or a mask.
Paintball gun. If you go out on the paintball field without a paintball marker you’re not really playing the hobby you’re just a target. Paintball guns are a big component of paintball. A high quality paintball gun can make you a superior paintball player as they are faster and more accurate in most cases. There are all kinds of paintball markers and they all offer different benefits and features. Your best bet is to rent a paintball marker before choosing to buy one to familiarize yourself with the hobby of paintball and the different paintball markers in the sport.
Paintballs. Paintballs are the ammo used in paintball. Really the only thing you need to check on before picking up some paintballs is that you’re getting the right size paintballs. You lose a lot of accuracy with the wrong size paintballs as they fire out incorrectly out of the barrel of your paintball marker. Check the barrel size on your paintball gun and make sure you buy the right size paintballs.
Hopper. The thing you load your paintballs into is called the hopper. The most important thig with a hopper is that it be easy to load painballs into and out of. Hoppers are pretty interchangeable between most markers but some faster paintball markers will need an electric hopper.
Air. Paintball guns use air to fire paintballs when you pull on the trigger. You have a couple of choices when it comes to air. You can go with Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or you can use nitrogen.Nitrogen is what you want to use if you’re looking for high performance but most beginners use C02 because it’s cheaper and still very effective.
Equipment And Other equipment.Maintenance is essential if you plan on buying a paintball marker and you’ll at least need a squeegee and some oil to get started. Maintaining your paintball gtun will not only make it last longer but it will also give you an advantage on the paintball field. If you plan on diving and crawling and really getting into the combat then it is recommended you wear some elbow and knee pads .Your knees and elbows can get easily bruised on the paintball battleground when and if you find yourself on the ground so it’s a good idea to protect them with elbow and knee pads You’ll find that most seasoned pros carry extra paintballs with them onto the battleground for easy reloading. You’ll have a much better experience and fare a lot better if you’re not worried about your paintball supply.
Paintball is extremely unique and nearly no sport comes close to it. If you are a beginner to paintball and you want to save some money then renting your gear is a good option for you. Checking ahead with your local paintball facility to ensure that they have all the equipment you need is a great idea. Paintball is a lot of fun. Protect yourself and you’ll be sure to have a good time.