Paintball

Selecting Your Paintball Supplies

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:08:22 -0600

Paintballs: Paintballs are small, round gelatin capsules filled with a non-toxic type of paint. There are different calibers of paintballs to fit different markers, the most common being .68 caliber. Paintballs also come in a variety of colors. When shopping for paintballs, it's a good idea to start off buying small quantities until you find the perfect size, color and quality for your needs. Tags: Paintball Supplies

Tips for Choosing between Paintball Guns

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:08:22 -0600

Paintball guns, commonly called markers, are crucial to the sport of paintball. Markers are used to fire the paintballs and come in all shapes, sizes and prices. You'll find markers ranging from as little as $100 to as much as $1000 or more. For someone who's just starting out with the sport, choosing the right marker can be confusing. Keep reading to learn more about the various types of markers available these days and their benefits and drawbacks. Tags: Paintball Guns

Paintball Masks: A Safety Must

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:08:22 -0600

Paintball masks are the most important piece of safety equipment you will need before playing paintball. There are other pieces of safety gear such as chest and throat protectors and elbow and knee pads, but none are as important as the mask. Getting hit in the face or eyes with a paintball is a very dangerous proposition, which is why protection is so important and required by paintball fields everywhere. You'll need to a mask that is made especially for the sport of... Tags: Paintball Masks

Paintball Tactics for Beginners

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:08:22 -0600

The first thing you should do, strategy-wise, is scope out the paintball field. If you can discuss the good and bad parts of the playing field with the other members of your team, be sure to do so. If not, just try to get a mental picture of the best and worst parts of the terrain. Another thing you'll want to do before starting gameplay is make sure your ball loader and carrier is full of paintballs. This will ensure that you don't run out of paintballs while in th... Tags: Paintball Tactics