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Cheap Paintball Gear And Accessories
Author: Carl Walker
Paintball Masks

V-Force Pro-Vantage Thermal Paintball Goggles: V-Force Pro-Vantage paintball masks range from $19 to $25 according to color and design. This one features ProGrille bounce area (bounces without jawbone slap); thermo-Cured, anti-Fog and anti scratch lens; and a Goof-Proof lens/strap retention system for safety lock.

Proto Switch EL Mask: The Switch EL paintball mask is constructed with a 1/4-turn, twist-lock technology. The lens is built from advanced anti-fog materials and is capable of quick-change. Other features include multi-directional venting and 250-degree of peripheral vision. The Proto Switch EL Mask costs around $25 to $30.

JT USA Headshield Mask: This is an entry-level paintball mask that provides full-coverage protection. The main feature is the fully-adjustable rear occipital plate designed to protect the head against possible random paintballs striking from behind, or from on top. The Headshield costs around $30.

Paintball Barrels:

Tippmann Pathfinder: This is a 14" long-range barrel, designed to provide long-range accuracy. It is honed and ported, and constructed from lightweight aluminum. It is specially designed for 98 Custom and Custom Pro paintball markers but also fits with most markers. Price starts from $30.

32 Degrees Ice Cold: This paintball barrel is constructed from two-piece nickel-plated aluminum. It is air-rifled ported and available in 12", 14", and 16", and supports paintball markers such as Autococker, Automag, Spyder/Piranha, Tippmann 98 Custom/Model 98, ProCarbine/Pro Lite, and the BE Raptor. It costs around $35.

PMI Razzor 14" Barrel: This is one of the cheapest paintball barrels available, costing around $29 only. It is constructed with lightweight aluminum design and roller burnished interior finish. The PMI Razzor supports Piranha/Spyder and Model 98 paintball markers.

Empire Twister Barrel: The Twister is made from polished 6061 composite aluminum. Main feature is the Twist system that creates a spin on the ball as it leaves the barrel for more predictable ball trajectory. The Empire Twister paintball barrel costs around $50.

Hoppers:

Viewloader 12-volt Revolution: This paintball hopper features a 12-volt electronic agitating system, sun-proof electronics, moisture-resistant protection, internal anti-jam mechanism and a spring-loaded flip cap. Variable feed rate is 10-12 balls per second, and costs around $60.

Tippmann 200 Round Hopper: This 200-count feed hopper is designed to be used with the Tippmann A-5 paintball marker. It features a spring-loaded flip cap, and cots around $8.

Extreme Rage Overdrive Motorized Hopper: This is an overdrive motorized paintball hopper with a 190-round capacity that costs around $25. The Vortex feed system uses a cyclonic action allowing rapid flush of paint into the chamber. It can feed 7-9 balls per second.

Empire Reload Hopper II: This hopper features a magnetized lid and contained battery door. The optical loader basically acts like a regular gravity fed loader, but when it senses a "misfeed", it then rotates the paddle. The Reload Hopper costs around $60.

Drop Forwards:

Psycho Ballistic Drop Forward with UFA: This drop forward has on/off switch that is compatible with any screw in tank such as those in nitro tanks or standard CO2 tanks. Features precision milling for looks, and costs around $40.

32 Degrees Flame Drop Forward: Made in a flame-shaped design, this drop forward is constructed from machined aluminum, and costs around $30 only.

Tippmann Drop Forward: This $50 drop forward is designed for the Custom 98 and Custom Pro paintball markers. It features an angles tank to shorten the length of the marker set-up.

Maintenance:

Tippmann Rear Cocking System: This cocking system allows you to cock the marker from the back instead of the side, and features a side plate that covers the cocking handle to protect the marker from the elements. It's designed to be used with use with the Tippmann Custom Pro and Model 98 markers, and costs around $50.

Hoppe's Deluxe Paintball Gun Cleaning Kit: This kit comes in a soft - sided pouch with belt loop for ease of use during play. It includes a 4-oz spray container of anti-fog solution for face mask, a cleaning cloth, lubricating oil, cleaning rods, squeegee, swab and slotted end, tank o – rings and cleaning patches. The cleaning kit is available for $20.

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Paintball Explained
Author: Michael Jason
A paintball is a capsule of vegetable oil based dye, which comes in different colors and variations. It is used in a military type combat games consisting of teams. The players of the team have to eliminate the opposing players by shooting these paintballs at them. When a paintball hits a player he gets eliminated.

Paintballs are made in a unique way. They are basically gelatin capsules, which contain colored liquid. This paint or color liquid is safe as it is non-toxic, water soluble and biodegradable.

Paintballs weigh only a few grams and measure only 1.7 cm in diameter. When they hit a person, they burst and leave a splatter of paint on the person. The size of this splatter is about 13 cm.

Players use gas powered guns to shoot paintballs at each other. The use of paintballs provides the players with real time atmosphere and situations.

The history of Paintball
The history of paintball can be traced back into the early 1970's. During this period paintball guns were mainly used as a tool for marking livestock and tress. Then in 1981, some 12 friends introduced paintball as a recreational game. They used industrial paintball guns. These twelve friends played this game for the first time on a field of over 100 acres. The game paintball was originally named as "the national survival game".

Paintball-the evolution
It started with normal paintball guns and paintball, and the game was simple –hit each other and win. Since that time paintball has become popular all over the world. It has become a globally recognized recreational activity. The game has evolved and has become more sophisticated. Today people from all around the world form their teams set up international tournaments and leagues. There are continuous innovations happening in the construction of new games and fields of paintball.

With the growing number of paintball fans the paintball industry is also blooming. They are developing commercial paintball fields. In 1982, the first commercial outdoor paintball field was developed. Since then developments of new fields have kept paintball enthusiasts coming back for more fun and excitement.

Today there are prizes set up by organizations for the winning teams. The players keep on updating their paintball guns, with the advent of newer technologies.

The basic thing which sets this game apart from other games is the type of equipment involved. Not too many games involve such adept use of guns.

The famous paintball games
Since the advent of paintball as a game, people and industries have both developed new style of game combating. But there are some famous paintball games that are played and enjoyed by paintball enthusiasts.

Capture the flag
It is a classic paintball game. This game includes two opposing teams. The teams have to acquire the opponent's flag and hang their flag on a designated location. During this process, the players of the either team have to protect their own flag.

When this game is played in tournaments, it requires skills and intelligence. If a team eliminates all the players of the opposition, having none of their players eliminated and hangs the flag within the allotted time, they are said to have 'maxed' the opposition. The term 'maxed' implies that they have scored the maximum possible points that could be achieved in the game.

Center flag
This paintball game is similar to capture the flag. There is only one difference. The flag to be captured is hung in the centre of the field. The teams have captured that flag and hang it on a designated location. This designated location is somewhere on the opposition base.

Elimination
This paintball game requires that the elimination of all the members of the opposition. The objective of the teams is to hit the players of the opposing team and get them all eliminated. Whichever team eliminates all the players of the opposing team wins the game.

Paintball has emerged as game of wits and strategies. It is becoming popular all over the world and is gaining an ever-growing fan base.

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Review: Spyder Paintball Guns
Author: Hope Ocampo
• The Kingman Spyder E-99

The Kingman Spyder E-99 is a fast gun, durable and can be upgraded and modified to increase its performance level. The Spyder E-99 is a gun that can perform out on the field, but will not cost you a lot of money. Priced at about $140-160, the Spyder E-99 performs well on the recreational field and can hold its own when used for tournament paintball games.

The Spyder E-99 has an electronic trigger frame with modes of semi automatic, three round, six round, and full auto. It is a double triggered paintball marker with a low pressure chamber and an expansion chamber located in the fore grip. The Spyder E-99 has a vertical feed and an anti-double feed mechanism. It runs on a 9.6 volt battery and comes with a charger. It is available in black and blue colors.

The Spyder E-99 is a fast gun; however its speed can cause you a few problems unless you modify the gun after purchase. Due to its speed, you might end up with a lot of chopped balls. To prevent this from happening, you will need to buy a better hopper to keep up with your marker's speed. You may also need to use compressed air or a regulator since the Spyder E-99 also tends to chop balls due to spikes of the air pressure. The Spyder E-99 is also rather selective when it comes to the paintballs you use. Cheap paintballs are inclined to breaking when used with the Spyder E-99.

This marker is reasonably accurate; however, you can also do better by upgrading to another barrel and by using another bolt. These modifications can also quiet the gun down a bit.

Taking care of your marker is an essential aspect of owning any paintball gun, and this should hold true for your Spyder E-99. The Spyder E-99 has to be well maintained, clean and should always be well oiled since the internal parts of this marker are very likely to be scratched. The Spyder E-99 is relatively easy to field strip so cleaning it should be quick and easy.

A Spyder E-99 when used right out of the box will only give you a so-so performance. To get the best out of this gun, you will need to do some upgrades. Replace the hopper with a 12 volt electro hopper to avoid chopping. You will also need to replace the barrel and the bolt. To improve the gun's consistency, try using compressed air instead of CO2 and you should also purchase a regulator for this marker.

• The Kingman Spyder Fenix

The Kingman Spyder Fenix is a gun that is tops in its own category. It is better than any gun that is classified below it but not as good as the markers classified above it.

The Spyder Fenix is great to look it, will do the job it is supposed to do, and is will also provide for numerous upgrades, allowing the gun to grow with you. If you are looking for a full auto marker that is mid ranged in price, then the Spyder Fenix is for you. This gun is priced at $220 - $250. The original Spyder Fenix is no longer in production; however, Kingman has newer versions out in the market today.

The Spyder Fenix features four different modes of fire; these are the semi, the 3 shot, the 6 shot and the full auto mode. It has a built in LCD frame featuring a "one touch" adjustment. This paintball marker comes with a double finger trigger with an adjustable pull and response. It has a vertical feed, a vertical expansion chamber, a low pressure chamber, a bottom line regulator and is a drop forward marker. It comes with a 14" 2 piece barrel and a 9.6 volt rechargeable battery with charger. It also comes equipped with a tournament velocity adjuster.

The Spyder Fenix is known to almost never chop. It has a great firing rate, has fantastic balance and recoil that one can only barely feel. The rate of fire is adjustable from 6 to 14 balls per second if on semi auto mode. The distance of the trigger pull is also adjustable.

The Spyder Fenix is very easy to clean. For upgrades and modifications, the first thing to do is to change the grip. The grip on the store bought marker is rather flimsy so you will need to replace that. To get the best out of your Spyder Fenix, you might want to get an electro hopper, a better barrel and you will also need to use an HPA or a nitro system.

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All About Paintballs
Author: Tim Bach

Paintballs are gelatin capsules filled with a water-soluble marking dye. The dye inside is non-toxic, meaning that if you swallow it, it will not hurt you. However, the taste is not very pleasant.

Paintballs are manufactured by many different companies. As with most things, paintballs can be either low quality, or high quality. Of course, paintballs also come in a variety of colors. Paintballs can also be bought in many different quantities, with just as many variations of prices.

Most paintball fields require you to purchase and use their paint. This is how they make their money. Therefore, in most cases, brand and quality of the paint will not be deciding factors.

The best way to determine which brand/quantity/quality of paintballs you should buy is to know how you will be using those paintballs. If you are using the paintballs for practice, you naturally will want to go with the cheapest paintballs. Quality will not matter much in this instance.

If you will be using the paintballs for rec-ball, again, quality is not quite as important, and you may want to go with the cheapest price. However, if you will be using the paintballs for tournament play, quality matters a great deal. You want paintballs that will not break easily inside your gun or in transit. At the same time, you do want paintballs that will break easily when they hit an opponent. Many tournaments will require you to use the paint that they are selling. Tournament grade balls tend to be resistant to "wiping", meaning that the paint is harder to wipe off. This discourages cheating.

You must also purchase the right size paintballs for your gun. Paintballs sizes are measured in calibers. The most common caliber of the barrel on a paint gun is .68. However, it is important that you check the documentation that comes with your gun to make sure you know the correct caliber of your gun's barrel, therefore enabling you to purchase the correct caliber paintballs.

Both paintballs and paint ball gun barrels range in sizes from .67 to .71 calibers. Just because your gun requires a .68 caliber paintball, does not necessarily mean that this is the best caliber for your gun. Paintballs are not perfectly round. You will need to experiment with different sizes, close to the caliber your gun calls for. It may be that a .67 caliber paintball works best in your gun, even if your barrel bore is .68. An easy test to see if a paintball will work in your gun is to put the ball in one end of the barrel. If it rolls out on its own, it is too small. It is a good fit if you can easily blow it out of the barrel. If you cannot easily blow it out, it is too big.

When choosing the color of your paintballs, it is necessary to consider the playing environment. If you are playing in the woods, bright colors may be preferred, as it is easier to see the paint. Some paintballs glow in the dark. If you are playing at night, this may be what you want.

A few brands of paintballs that are made for cold weather playing. They are designed for better performance during the winter months.

Occasionally, paintballs will break inside the barrel of your gun. If this is happening on a regular basis, there may be a problem. It could be the gun. You may have your velocity set to high. The ideal setting for your guns velocity is about 280. You may also bust balls in the barrel if you do not keep it clean. Having too much oil or not enough oil in the barrel can also cause the paintballs to break. Often, too much air pressure, or uneven air pressure, can cause the paintballs to break.

If the problem is not the gun, it is the paintballs. The most common problem will be the size of the paintballs you are using. Try using a smaller size. Dirty paintballs can also cause them to break. If your paintball hits the ground, do not use it in your gun. Take the loss.

Cheaper paint breaks more often than quality paint. Old paint breaks more often than new paint. Extreme temperatures also have an effect on your paint. Unless your paint is especially made for cold temperatures, avoid using it or storing it in such conditions. High humidity can also cause problems, by weakening and warping the paintballs. You should throw out paintballs that you have had for three or more months. Paint may also break if you are shooting the gun faster than what your hopper can manage. This is called over shooting the feed.

When storing your paintballs, keep this in mind. Higher quality paintballs last longer than low quality when kept in storage. You will need to store your paintballs in a dry area where the temperature does not vary too much. Store paintballs in a sealed container or bag to keep dust and dirt out.

It is a good idea to purchase low quantities of different quality/brand/priced paintballs and try them out to see which one works best for you and your paintball gun.

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Is Paintball the Safest Game in Town?
Author: Andrea Wilson
5 Ways To Prevent Serious Injury When Playing Paintball

The chance of getting seriously injured while playing paintball
is on a par with getting seriously injured while bowling! Bicycle
riding and golf both have higher incidents of serious injury. And
if you play lacrosse, your chance of being seriously injured is
more than 700 times what it is if you play paintball. You can get
all the statistics here: http://www.f4og.com/safe.html.

1. Insurance and Waiver Forms

Regardless of the above, paintball fields will still require you
to sign a waiver for insurance purposes. You can find an example
of a waiver here: http://www.paintballtogo.com/waiver.htm.

If you're a player or the parent of a player and you're concerned
about personal injury insurance, contact your insurance agent. If
you're a paintball field owner concerned about insurance, you can
check out this Web site:
http://www.nsera.com/paintball/index.htm.

2. Eye Injury

Your required equipment includes a mask with built-in goggles.
You need a mask for playing on any field or arena where you pay
to play. This mask will include coverage of your full head and
your eyes (goggles). You can't wear shop glasses, or other types
of safety glasses, as the force of the paintball may crack the
lens and send glass or plastic fragments into your eye.

Masks are not often found in exact sizes. However, you can wear a
knit hat or baseball cap under a mask to keep it from sliding
around if it's too big. A backwards baseball cap also gives the
back of your neck some protection from paint as many masks lack
adequate neck coverage.

When do you have to wear your mask? You need a mask as soon you
enter the playing field, when you're waiting for another game to
be finished and when you're in the staging area. Masks must be
worn throughout the entire game, no matter what. You can't lift
or take off your mask, or the referee will take you out of the
game.

If you're having problems with your goggles fogging or something
obstructing your vision, call for a referee. Do not remove your
mask! The one way you can get seriously injured in paintball is
by getting shot in the eye. If this happens, immediately call for
emergency medical attention. Do not try to treat the injury
yourself!

Washable field paint is essentially non-irritating to eyes.
However, if you do get paint splashed into your eye, flush your
eye thoroughly with water for fifteen minutes. To be safe, you
should also call for medical attention or travel to the nearest
medical center, clinic or hospital emergency room.

3. Knee and Ankle Injury

Many paintball sources recommend sneakers, tennis shoes, running
shoes or other soft footwear to ensure you can move around as
quietly as possible. However, if your ankles are weak, you're
playing in really rough terrain, or there are a lot of hills on
the field, wear hiking boots!

I've seen a player wreck his knee from running uphill in
sneakers. After seeing how much pain he was in, I now recommend
choosing safety over stealth every time. After all, it's just a
game! And, hey, don't the military wear combat boots?

Fogged-up goggles or glasses can be a safety hazard in paintball.
Tripping and falling hard on your knees can cause serious injury.
Get goggles that have thermal lenses or a built-in fan to keep
them from fogging up.

If you wear glasses, use anti-fog spray on them. Your goggles may
have an anti-fog coating, but your glasses don't! You can also
buy special inserts made using your glasses prescription that fit
inside your goggles. Then you don't have to wear your glasses at
all.

4. Sunburn

Remember to wear the strongest sunscreen you can find to the
game. A bad sunburn can totally ruin a wonderful day! Even if the
day starts out looking cloudy, put on sunscreen. If the weather
changes, you're already protected and it's one less thing to
think about while you're on the field. You never know when the
sun will come out. And in case you didn't know, you can get
burned even on an overcast day.

At the least, take a container of the spray-on kind of sunscreen
to the game. It's easy to apply so you'll be less likely to "not
bother."

If you forgot your sunscreen and you do get burned, apply aloe
vera gel to your sunburn as soon as you get home. You'll be glad
you did in the morning.

5. Welts

The game of paint ball is quite physical. It's definitely not a
game for young children, as paint balls sting when they hit an
exposed spot and sometimes leave welts that don't heal for days.

You should wear clothing that covers your legs and arms
completely, such as jeans and a long-sleeved t-shirt or jersey.
Wrap any exposed areas of skin in strips of cloth and wear gloves
that at the least protect your hands, if not your fingers. As I
mentioned before, a backwards baseball cap gives the back of your
neck some protection if your mask lacks adequate neck coverage.

A few welts are an inevitable part of playing any paintball game.
Most don't hurt much, but some can feel quite tender after the
game. During the game you'll be too busy and distracted to
notice! (If you can't handle a little pain, don't play
paintball!)

If you do get a few welts, take a hot bath or shower when you get
home and apply a soothing gel like aloe vera. Afterwards you'll
feel a lot better.

Is Paintball the Safest Game Around?

While there is a slim chance of getting seriously injured playing
paintball, it has proven to be one of the safest sports and
recreational activities that youths and adults alike can enjoy.
Be sensible, follow the rules, buy ASTM F1776 certified equipment
and play at fields that follow ASTM F1776 standards. Your chances
of having an enjoyable day in the outdoors are better than with
virtually any other sport or activity, including walking around
the block!

About the Author

Andrea Wilson is a writer and mother of a teenage paintball
fanatic! To learn more about paintball, she recommends the
following Web sites: http://www.PaintballPicks.com and
http://www.PaintballHeroes.com.

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What Do I Wear To Play Paintball?
Author: Andrea Wilson
Paintball clothing is as varied as the players themselves, but
some recommendations and rules apply at most commercial fields.
After that, no two players will dress alike. You'll see the
weekend recball players in long sleeved t-shirts, jeans and
baseball caps, sporting rented markers. Then you'll see the pros
and die-hards in full camouflage gear, sporting the fanciest
sniper rifles on the market.

1. Ghillie Suits and Sniper Suits

Ghillie suits and sniper suits are similar. They are both
camouflage suits that consist of headgear, jacket (or poncho) and
pants covered with simulated vegetation made from jute or other
similar material. Basically, you look like a walking heap of
forest growth.

Ghillie-type headgear is especially useful in that it breaks up
the outline of the human head. The shape of the human head is not
found anywhere else in nature so it is easily recognized by an
opposing paintball player... or by a wary deer, for that matter.

Since ghillie suits are used by hunters, as well as paintball
players, you might try your local sporting goods store. Sniper
suits can often be found in military supply stores.

There are several online stores that sell ghillie suits. The only
problem with buying online is that you can't try on the suit to
see how it fits or to see how you like one particular style
versus another. So, make sure any online store has a good return
policy. You can get a lot of tactical gear, including ghillie
pants, jacket and poncho, here: http://www.ablewebs.com/rap4.htm.

2. Headgear

Headgear other than goggles and masks consists of ghillie hoods,
veils, headwraps, baseball caps and knit caps. Ghillie hoods and
veils are used for camouflage to disguise the shape of the human
head. Baseball caps, knit caps and head wraps are used to keep
the paint out of the player's hair. Baseball caps worn backwards
are also useful to cover the back of the neck.

3. Regular Clothing

Paintball requires a lot of physical energy so players tend to
get quite warm when playing. Although sufficient layers of
clothing are needed to prevent paintballs from leaving welts, too
much clothing can cause overheating of the body. Therefore, a
heavy winter jacket should not be worn.

As well, most fields won't allow a heavy jacket because it
prevents the player from feeling the impact of the paintball when
they are hit.

The rule for clothing is to wear loose-fitting long pants (not
fitted jeans) and a long-sleeved shirt or jersey over a t-shirt,
with an added light jacket in cool weather. Although some fields
allow t- shirts and short pants to be worn during play, this
leaves the skin exposed... and since you WILL get hit... ouch!
Not recommended!

Wear clothing that is earth-toned or olive green in color. Do not
wear white unless playing in the snow. Avoid the colors referees
and judges wear (usually red or orange) and avoid bright colors
that you wouldn't find in nature, like bright yellow, lime green,
shocking pink, etc.

4. Footwear

There are a lot of recommendations about various kinds of
footwear for paintball. Most players wear running shoes, sturdy
work shoes, hiking boots or combat-style boots. Cleated paintball
shoes are available in some paintball stores.

5. Gloves

Gloves come in various styles: full finger, half finger, and
fingerless. Full fingered gloves give the best protection against
impact. Fingerless gloves obviously provide the most control for
rapid fire techniques like walking the trigger, etc. Try on
several pair before buying as a good fit is very important. Ill-
fitting gloves will certainly interfere with your ability to fire
rapidly and accurately.

6. Goggle Systems

Goggle systems are getting more and more sophisticated every day.
Some goggle systems have built in fans to prevent fogging. Some
even have built in communication systems! These are especially
useful for recball and scenario games.

The most important thing to remember when buying goggles is that
they must meet or exceed ASTM standards. This is for your safety
and should never be compromised. If you have to spend a few more
dollars to get ASTM certified goggles, it will be money well
spent!

Another important thing to remember when buying goggles is to be
sure they fit well and feel comfortable. Your goggles have to
become part of you because you CANNOT take them off or even lift
them even for a second during a game. You have to WANT to wear
your goggles.

Never make any modifications to the factory specifications of
your goggle system. The mask and goggles must be made to work
together. Do not try to combine parts from different systems!

7. Vests

Vests are generally only used for scenario paintball games where
they're used to carry a pistol, grenades, tubes (to carry extra
paintballs), etc. They come in many colors and patterns, and are
often theme-based in style, including police, CIA, military,
offbeat, etc. You can even get one custom made! You can find some
here: http://www.ablewebs.com/rap4.htm ,
http://www.cops911.com/category.asp?id=114.

8. Patches

Police and S.W.A.T. patches are popular with paintball players.
These are patches you iron on to your combat or police-style
jacket or vest. You can find some here:
http://www.ablewebs.com/rap4.htm

9. Tattoos

While not technically considered clothing, tattoos among
paintball players are quite popular. The rule is: If you see a
tattoo you like, wait 12 months before you get it. If you still
like it and still like the idea of getting a tattoo after the
year is up, then go for it... always assuming your family is
supportive, of course!

Most paintball players don't have tattoos specific to paintball,
but some do, of course.You can do a search in Google or Yahoo for
"paintball tatoos" to see if you can find some examples of
paintball tattos you might like. Or, get an artist friend of
yours to design one for you.

By the way, as we mentioned in the article on paintball safety,
paintball sometimes hurts. And so does getting tattooed. Neither
are for the faint of heart!

Develop Your Own Style... Within the Rules of Paintball

What you wear to play paintball doesn't matter once you've
followed the basic rules and recommendations. Just develop your
own style over time as you observe others and shop around to add
to your paintball wardrobe. Don't forget to shop online, too.
There are enough paintball supply stores online to keep you busy
for quite awhile. You can start here:
http://www.ablewebs.com/rap4.htm.

About the Author

Andrea Wilson is a writer and the mother of a teenage paintball
fanatic. To learn more about paintball, she recommends you take a
look at http://www.PaintballHeroes.com and
http://www.PaintballPicks.com.

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Paintball guns go high-tech
Author: Shelley Borle
SITE Manufacturing (Redding, Calif.) has taken information attained during more than 23 years of fabricating hi-tech carbon composite components, such as telescope housings and applied it to the sport of paintball. "One year around Christmas, we decided we wanted to do something else," said SITE plant manager Dave Weir. " We spent the next three months scheming and developing an all-carbon-fiber composite paintball gun barrel." The product was the ST!FFI, a tournament-quality barrel with a stepped bore (0.002 larger at 5 inches) available in one of a selection of bore sizes in 10-, 12-, 14- or 16-inch (254 mm, 305 mm, 356 mm or 406 mm) lengths or as part of a ST!FFI SW!TCH kit (with nylon carrying case) containing a 0.695-inch bore barrel with four exchangeable sizing breeches (0.685 to 0.691 inch, in 0.002-inch intervals) used to adjust the barrel to minor variations in available paintball ammo.
Barrels were designed with the help of SolidWorks 3-D design software from SolidWorks Corp. (Concord, Mass.), utilizing woven carbon prepreg permeated with a resistant hi-tech polymer epoxy resin, supplied by Bryte Technologies (Morgan Hill, Calif.) with fiber-to-resin ratio controlled to within ±3 percent resin content. Plies of prepreg are meticulously cut to within ±.005 inch (±0.127 mm) on a programmable computer-controlled cutting table from Eastman Machine (Buffalo, N.Y.), then table-rolled onto a tubular polished metal mandrel (precision ground to within ±.0005 inch) and vacuum bagged. SITE declares that barrels are moulded to a tight ±.0005-inch tolerance on the bore size.

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About The Author: Shelley Borle is a Virtual Assistant, Writer & Expert On Boys. Visit Her Country Variety Lifestyle Magazine http://www.countryvariety.com/CVL.htm as well as her CountryVariety.com Professional Virtual Services site http://www.countryvariety.com Email shelley@countryvariety.com

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Ingenious Paintball Gun Exchange Program
Author: Shelley Borle
Real Action Paintball has offered an assortment of paintball markers that are intended to provide the customer an experience that is as real as possible. The foundation of this operation is the RAP4, the initial paintball marker planned like a real assault rifle, the military's M4. Real Action Paintball proclaimed an additional trade first: an equipment trade-in program.

"Real Action Paintball will take any paintball markers, air soft guns, or bb guns in trade," said KT Tran, owner and operator of Real Action Paintball. "They don't even need to be working for the customer to earn $150 in credit." The credit, says Mr. Tran, can be put towards the purchase of a RAP4 Paintball Gun, T68 Paintball Gun, or a T16 Paintball Gun.

"We unite and serve several disciplines - including airsoft, paintball, military, and law enforcement training - so we decided the best way to serve our broad customer base is to allow them to trade in the old equipment they already have for new."

The pitch appears just in time for people who might be shopping for that wonderful gift either for himself or herself or a friend or family member. The end date for the offer has yet to be established, Mr. Tran thinks that it will be a hit since it targets a customer base that have previously articulated their curiosity in real action games and training.

"We just want to make it easier for our customers to get the newest and best products available."

About the Author

About The Author: Shelley Borle is a Virtual Assistant, Writer & Expert On Boys. Visit Her Country Variety Lifestyle Magazine http://www.countryvariety.com/CVL.htm as well as her CountryVariety.com Professional Virtual Services site http://www.countryvariety.com Email shelley@countryvariety.com

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Giving Encouragement on the Paintball Field
Author: Roger Carr
My 12 year old son and 2 of his friends competed as a team in one of their first paintball tournaments this weekend. They were considerably younger and inexperienced than any of the other teams. However, several people participating in the tournament did some amazing things to encourage this young team.

- A paintball gun one of the boys was using stopped working properly during the tournament. A participant loaned his guns so all 3 boys could continue to compete as a team in the tournament.
- Several of the referees and competitors from the other teams said words of encouragement to the boys throughout the day.
- As participants watched the team play each game, they would tell them tips on how they could improve.

The result of this encouragement had several positive outcomes.

- The boys improved with each game they played. The encouragement and tips helped them play a better game.
- Instead of feeling defeated after a loss, they discussed what worked and what needed improving. It would have been easy to feel winning was hopeless and give up. The encouragement and tips provided by others kept them motivated.
- They won their final game!
- They are looking forward to participating in future paintball tournaments.

Are you encouraging others? You don't have to be a paintball expert to encourage someone. You can encourage anyone, anywhere. Think about a person you know that could use some support or motivation. Think about the best way you can do it. It might be providing a listening ear, some encouraging words, a handwritten note, or some help regarding a need he or she might have. Whatever it is, don't put off doing it. Make a difference in someone's life today.

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To learn more ways to give, go to www.everydaygiving.com and sign up for the free Everyday Giving ezine. Roger Carr is the founder of Everyday Giving. His life purpose is to help people help others.

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Giving Encouragement on the Paintball Field
Author: Roger Carr
My 12 year old son and 2 of his friends competed as a team in one of their first paintball tournaments this weekend. They were considerably younger and inexperienced than any of the other teams. However, several people participating in the tournament did some amazing things to encourage this young team.

- A paintball gun one of the boys was using stopped working properly during the tournament. A participant loaned his guns so all 3 boys could continue to compete as a team in the tournament.
- Several of the referees and competitors from the other teams said words of encouragement to the boys throughout the day.
- As participants watched the team play each game, they would tell them tips on how they could improve.

The result of this encouragement had several positive outcomes.

- The boys improved with each game they played. The encouragement and tips helped them play a better game.
- Instead of feeling defeated after a loss, they discussed what worked and what needed improving. It would have been easy to feel winning was hopeless and give up. The encouragement and tips provided by others kept them motivated.
- They won their final game!
- They are looking forward to participating in future paintball tournaments.

Are you encouraging others? You don't have to be a paintball expert to encourage someone. You can encourage anyone, anywhere. Think about a person you know that could use some support or motivation. Think about the best way you can do it. It might be providing a listening ear, some encouraging words, a handwritten note, or some help regarding a need he or she might have. Whatever it is, don't put off doing it. Make a difference in someone's life today.

Article Source : http://www.articledashboard.com

To learn more ways to give, go to www.everydaygiving.com and sign up for the free Everyday Giving ezine. Roger Carr is the founder of Everyday Giving. His life purpose is to help people help others.

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12 Basic Paintball Rules To Keep You in the Game
Author: Andrea Wilson
Knowing some basic paintball rules will make your first game much
more enjoyable. When you know the rules, you won't show up
dressed inappropriately or with the wrong equipment and marker.
At the least, knowing the rules can save you some embarrassment;
at the most, it can save you from finding out you're not allowed
to play.

1. Eliminations and Markings

According to the American Paintball League's rules for tournament
paintball, "A player is eliminated from the game when he is
marked anywhere on his body, clothing or equipment with a
quarter-sized or larger splat caused by a direct hit from a
single paintball." The size of the splat that indicates
elimination may vary from tournament to tournament and field to
field. Tournaments may also have rules for other kinds of marks,
including the size of combined splats.

Other considerations will be: who to eliminate if two players are
hit at the same time (usually both), what a player should do if
they think they're hit but can't see the mark, how persistent a
player is in seeking verification from a referee, etc.

2. Vandalism

Shooting at anything outside the shooting range and playing field
will be considered vandalism. Cars, spectators, lights, speakers,
buildings, birds, and critters are OFF LIMITS!

3. Gun Safety

You must use a barrel blocking device except when in the playing
field or on the shooting/chronograph range. A barrel blocking
device could be a barrel plug or sock. A plug goes into the
barrel, whereas a sock fits over the barrel.

A chronograph is a device that uses sensors to measure the
velocity (speed) of a paintball leaving the barrel. You will be
required to check your gun's speed at any commercial paintball
field. Paintball guns are capped at 300 feet per second, but some
fields will require a velocity of 280 FPS or less (e.g., for
playing indoors or at night).

Your marker will be chronographed before every game. Tournament
players may be required to have their gun chronographed during
and after the game as well. Penalties are applied for tournament
players found with "hot guns" unless the player asks for a
chronograph.

Fully automatic guns and guns with autoresponse triggers are not
allowed on commercial paintball fields or in tournaments.

4. Insurance and Waiver Forms

You will be required to sign a waiver to relieve the paintball
field or organization of any liability if you get hurt, or your
equipment is damaged or stolen. If you are concerned about
personal injury insurance or theft insurance, you should check
with your insurance agent. An example of a waiver can be found
here: http://www.diehardpaintball.com/cgi-bin/waiver.asp.

5. Surrender

Many fields will expect you to follow their recommendations for
surrender. In other words, if you are 5, 10, 15 or even 20 feet
from an opposing player, you should ask them to surrender. If
they fire at you instead of surrendering, you are usually free to
return fire.

6. Structures

Climbing on bunkers, structures, buildings, logs and trees is not
usually allowed in tournaments or on commercial paintball fields.
Altering structures, trenches or bunkers is also not allowed.
However, both these things may actually be encouraged in scenario
games.

7. Referees and Judges

The decisions of referees or judges (tournaments) are final.
Arguing with a referee will get you eliminated from the game. If
you need to dispute a point with a referee, wait until after the
game.

8. Clothing

Some fields and most tournaments do not allow short pants or
short-sleeved shirts. There's a very good reason for this rule:
paint balls sting and leave welts that can last for several days!

Tournaments will usually specify the kind of material a player's
clothes can be made of (not a slippery material that can easily
be wiped clean of paint) and the style of clothing (not oversized
or baggy). They will usually forbid the wearing of camouflage
patterns and ghillie suits as paint doesn't show up easily on
these.

9. Goggle Systems

While games are in progress, it is mandatory for anyone near or
on the shooting range or playing field to wear goggles that meet
ASTM F1776 standards. This includes judges, referees, players and
spectators.

Goggle systems must include a full face mask and ear protection
made for that model. No component of the goggle system may be
altered from the manufacturer's specifications.

Goggles must be worn at all times in the chronograph/shooting
range and on the playing field. Any player removing their goggles
FOR ANY REASON will be eliminated from the game immediately.

If you are having problems with your goggles fogging up, or you
need to adjust your goggles for any reason signal to a referee.
They will supervise you while you remove or lift your goggles.
This rule even applies to wiping the sweat from under your
goggles. Tournaments will apply a penalty to any player lifting
their mask and eliminate them from the game.

10. Paint Balls

Only field paint is allowed in tournaments and on most commercial
paintball fields. This eliminates the problem of old, brittle
paint balls (or frozen paint balls!) being brought to the field.
Check the rules at your field. BYOP = Bring Your Own Paint; FPO =
Field Paint Only. Tournaments are very particular about paint and
most won't even allow "blood red" colored paint on the field.

11. Foul Language

Using foul language is an infraction of the rules in tournaments
and will be cause for elimination. Recball fields and scenario
games may have more lenient rules, but to be safe, DON'T SWEAR!

12. Age Limit

All commercial paintball fields will have an age limit as
paintball is not a game for young children. Paint balls travel at
high speed and can cause bruises and welts even through clothing.
A paint ball accidentally hitting someone in the eye can cause
permanent damage. Players must accept the risk of serious injury
and sign a waiver to that effect.

Knowing the Rules Will Keep You in the Game

Of course, these are not all the rules for playing paintball and
rules differ from field to field. However, these basic rules will
ensure that you're allowed to play paintball anywhere.

All other rules you may encounter apply to things that will be
within your control on the particular field you're playing on.
For instance some fields allow head shots (called "goggling") and
some do not. This rule is one you learn on the spot as you read
the rules for the field before you start the game. Reading the
rules is important and will prevent you from being eliminated
from the game unecessarily. "I didn't know," isn't an excuse any
referee will accept!

About the Author

Andrea Wilson is a writer and the mother of a teenage paintball
fanatic. To learn more about paintball, she recommends you take a
look at http://www.PaintballHeroes.com and
http://www.PaintballPicks.com.

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Choosing the Right Paintball Gun for Beginners
Author: Tyler Casselman

Finding the right paintball gun seems simple in theory. You grab a gun that looks appealing, yet affordable and then away you go with it out onto the field. If only buying your first paintball gun was that simple. Here are a list of some tips to help you get started.

1. Start with a very basic gun.

You need to keep things simple when you start. Use a gun that shoots around 13bps. (balls per seconded)

2. Choose a gun that suits your style of play.

This is a major mistake made by beginners. Once you get a feel for the style of game you play you will be able to buy a more suitable gun.

3. Rent Equipment if your a first time player.

For the first few times you play you should rent your gun and other equipment. As a beginner you don't know if you will even like the game. This will allow you to save some money and learn about the game.

4. Buy a cheap gun.

As a first time player you don't need a high end gun the cost $800 or even more. You shouldn't have to spend much more then $250. As your skills improve you gun a better gun that suits your needs.

5. Choose a style of play

It is essential for you to decide what type of a player you want to be. Do you want to be aggressive? Would you rather be laid back? Is a sniper more your style of play. Once you figure out what type of a player you want to be then you will be able to choose the perfect gun.

As a beginner this are just some general guidelines that you should follow. Just keep in mind that starting with a basic gun will make the game more enjoyable. Once you get better you will be able to buy a much better gun that suits you.

Want to learn more about paintball? Tyler Casselman will teach you more about the game. You can read reviews of http://www.paintball-guy.com " paintball guns at http://www.paintball-guy.com " http://www.paintball-guy.com

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Choosing the Right Paintball Gun for Beginners
Author: Tyler Casselman

Finding the right paintball gun seems simple in theory. You grab a gun that looks appealing, yet affordable and then away you go with it out onto the field. If only buying your first paintball gun was that simple. Here are a list of some tips to help you get started.

1. Start with a very basic gun.

You need to keep things simple when you start. Use a gun that shoots around 13bps. (balls per seconded)

2. Choose a gun that suits your style of play.

This is a major mistake made by beginners. Once you get a feel for the style of game you play you will be able to buy a more suitable gun.

3. Rent Equipment if your a first time player.

For the first few times you play you should rent your gun and other equipment. As a beginner you don't know if you will even like the game. This will allow you to save some money and learn about the game.

4. Buy a cheap gun.

As a first time player you don't need a high end gun the cost $800 or even more. You shouldn't have to spend much more then $250. As your skills improve you gun a better gun that suits your needs.

5. Choose a style of play

It is essential for you to decide what type of a player you want to be. Do you want to be aggressive? Would you rather be laid back? Is a sniper more your style of play. Once you figure out what type of a player you want to be then you will be able to choose the perfect gun.

As a beginner this are just some general guidelines that you should follow. Just keep in mind that starting with a basic gun will make the game more enjoyable. Once you get better you will be able to buy a much better gun that suits you.

Want to learn more about paintball? Tyler Casselman will teach you more about the game. You can read reviews of http://www.paintball-guy.com " paintball guns at http://www.paintball-guy.com " http://www.paintball-guy.com

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Forming A Paintball Team
Author: Tim Bach

The majority of paintball games and tournaments are played in teams. If you take the time to build a top-notch team, your chances of winning games and tournaments are much greater.

Keep in mind that in many tournaments, the teams are formed right before the game starts. This does not allow you the opportunity to hand pick your team members. This makes it necessary to have the ability to work together with complete strangers, and to assess strengths and weaknesses in those strangers quickly.

When you are forming a regular team, you should first determine what type of paintball games you would be participating in. In theme-based games, you will need a person to fill each of the available roles, such as sniper, medic, transport, demolition, etc. You will need to choose the best person for the job. You do this by assessing each team member's abilities. You can assess abilities by asking questions and running the members through an obstacle course. You will know who thinks clearly under pressure, which has the best aim, which can run the fastest, and things such as this. Keep notes on each member's weaknesses and abilities.

If a team member is unhappy with their assignment, you may need to re-assign the member to another role that they may be suited for. If the member only wants to be a shooter, they may not understand the importance of support roles, and may not be cut out for team play. It is important that each team have a leader. It may also be necessary to have two or three leaders, depending on the size of your team. Just remember the problems that exist when there are too many Chiefs, and not enough Indians.

You should work out signals with your team, as well as team tactics and strategy ahead of time, and practice often! It is beneficial to make sure each member of your team has a radio headset for communication.

A team that works well together and practices often can make it to the pro paintball games!

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Forming A PaintBall Team
Author: Christopher Reeve

The majority of paintball games and tournaments are played in teams. If you take the time to build a top-notch team, your chances of winning games and tournaments are much greater.

Keep in mind that in many tournaments, the teams are formed right before the game starts. This does not allow you the opportunity to hand pick your team members. This makes it necessary to have the ability to work together with complete strangers, and to assess strengths and weaknesses in those strangers quickly.

When you are forming a regular team, you should first determine what type of paintball games you would be participating in. In theme-based games, you will need a person to fill each of the available roles, such as sniper, medic, transport, demolition, etc. You will need to choose the best person for the job. You do this by assessing each team member's abilities. You can assess abilities by asking questions and running the members through an obstacle course. You will know who thinks clearly under pressure, which has the best aim, which can run the fastest, and things such as this. Keep notes on each member's weaknesses and abilities.

If a team member is unhappy with their assignment, you may need to re-assign the member to another role that they may be suited for. If the member only wants to be a shooter, they may not understand the importance of support roles, and may not be cut out for team play. It is important that each team have a leader. It may also be necessary to have two or three leaders, depending on the size of your team. Just remember the problems that exist when there are too many Chiefs, and not enough Indians.

You should work out signals with your team, as well as team tactics and strategy ahead of time, and practice often! It is beneficial to make sure each member of your team has a radio headset for communication.

A team that works well together and practices often can make it to the pro paintball games!

Chirstopher Reeve is the owner and operator of PaintBall-Tips.com (http://www.paintball-tips.com " http://www.paintball-tips.com ) where he discusses on how to get started in playing paintball and advance strategies.

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Finding Paintball Gun Accessories
Author: James Calvin
Paintball gun accessories can be found all over the internet these days. Even if your local paintball shop doesn't have the accessories for your gun, you can find what you need with a click of a mouse. One of the difficulties of having a hobby that is not mainstream is finding the accessories and support to maintain your interest. Thanks to the internet, all your paintball fun accessories can be found instantly.

Whether you are in need of accessories for you paintball gun, or just in need of general paintball accessories, you'll be able to find them no problem. Not to eliminate your local pro shop, as they can give you great service and advice. However, due to overhead and limited space, your local paintball accessories shop may not carry what you need. Also, since there is a middle man involved, you may pay a mark up margin for the same exact good and it may even take longer. Why take all that extra time and spend extra money when you can use the amount you save and spend it on additional paintball accessories. Your gun will appreciate the extra ammo and you will appreciate the newer accessories.

Paintball gun accessories are not the only good things found on the internet. Support bulletin boards can also give you much needed insight and advice on things such as where to go, what tournaments are coming up and of course advice on the best accessories for you paintball gun and supporting gear. These bulletin boards are invaluable resources for learning all the tips, trick and secrets of the pros. They allow you to keep the edge and stay up to date on the latest inside information about the guns, the gear and of course websites to visit for the accessories to satisfy your paintball craving. Needless to say, with the ever growing popularity of paintballing, more and more companies are offering different accessories. Don't get left behind. Search now for more paintball gun accessories and see what you might be missing out on.

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Paintball Gun Buying Tips
Author: Tim Bach

There are so many selections available when it comes to paintball guns that choosing one can be overwhelming.

The most important thing is to make sure that you have done research on the guns that you are interested in buying. Research them on the Internet and ask the more experienced players for their opinions on the guns in question. Make an initial trip to the store, or webpage, to look over the guns and make a list of the ones that you are interested in purchasing. Then do your research.

You want to make sure that the gun is constructed well. The parts should work, fit right, and be durable. Paintball guns take quite a bit of abuse, so your gun must be durable. Remember that metal is stronger than plastic. Depending on the playing environment that you will use the majority of the time, you may not want a flashy, colorful gun. These will stand out and make you a target. Choose black or dark colors.

The weight of the gun matters. Keep in mind that you will be carrying the gun, and even running with it. If it is too heavy for you, do not buy it. Walk around with the gun for several minutes in the store to get a feel for it if possible.

Is the gun simple to operate? If not, you may not want that gun. You want a gun that is easily maintained and easy to operate. Make sure the gun is upgradeable. You may want to add more features to your gun later.

When a new gun comes on the market, do not rush out to buy it. Give it some time and see what the reviews and opinions from the players who did rush out to buy it are. If you are new to the game, you should rent the gun and other equipment for a while. This will give you the opportunity to see what you like in a gun before you spend your money.

Make sure that the gun has a safety device on it. This protects you, and those around you. Also, check the warranty on the gun. A one-year warranty is typical. Finally, look at the price. There are some expensive guns out there. However, a higher price does not mean higher quality. Just know exactly what you want from a gun, do your research, and then find one that meets your specifications in your price range.

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PaintBall Gun Buying Tips
Author: Christopher Reeve

There are so many selections available when it comes to paintball guns that choosing one can be overwhelming.

The most important thing is to make sure that you have done research on the guns that you are interested in buying. Research them on the Internet and ask the more experienced players for their opinions on the guns in question. Make an initial trip to the store, or webpage, to look over the guns and make a list of the ones that you are interested in purchasing. Then do your research.

You want to make sure that the gun is constructed well. The parts should work, fit right, and be durable. Paintball guns take quite a bit of abuse, so your gun must be durable. Remember that metal is stronger than plastic. Depending on the playing environment that you will use the majority of the time, you may not want a flashy, colorful gun. These will stand out and make you a target. Choose black or dark colors.

The weight of the gun matters. Keep in mind that you will be carrying the gun, and even running with it. If it is too heavy for you, do not buy it. Walk around with the gun for several minutes in the store to get a feel for it if possible.

Is the gun simple to operate? If not, you may not want that gun. You want a gun that is easily maintained and easy to operate. Make sure the gun is upgradeable. You may want to add more features to your gun later.

When a new gun comes on the market, do not rush out to buy it. Give it some time and see what the reviews and opinions from the players who did rush out to buy it are. If you are new to the game, you should rent the gun and other equipment for a while. This will give you the opportunity to see what you like in a gun before you spend your money.

Make sure that the gun has a safety device on it. This protects you, and those around you. Also, check the warranty on the gun. A one-year warranty is typical. Finally, look at the price. There are some expensive guns out there. However, a higher price does not mean higher quality. Just know exactly what you want from a gun, do your research, and then find one that meets your specifications in your price range.

Chirstopher Reeve is the owner and operator of PaintBall-Tips.com (http://www.paintball-tips.com " http://www.paintball-tips.com ) where he discusses on how to get started in playing paintball and advance strategies.

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PaintBall Gun Buying Tips
Author: Christopher Reeve

There are so many selections available when it comes to paintball guns that choosing one can be overwhelming.

The most important thing is to make sure that you have done research on the guns that you are interested in buying. Research them on the Internet and ask the more experienced players for their opinions on the guns in question. Make an initial trip to the store, or webpage, to look over the guns and make a list of the ones that you are interested in purchasing. Then do your research.

You want to make sure that the gun is constructed well. The parts should work, fit right, and be durable. Paintball guns take quite a bit of abuse, so your gun must be durable. Remember that metal is stronger than plastic. Depending on the playing environment that you will use the majority of the time, you may not want a flashy, colorful gun. These will stand out and make you a target. Choose black or dark colors.

The weight of the gun matters. Keep in mind that you will be carrying the gun, and even running with it. If it is too heavy for you, do not buy it. Walk around with the gun for several minutes in the store to get a feel for it if possible.

Is the gun simple to operate? If not, you may not want that gun. You want a gun that is easily maintained and easy to operate. Make sure the gun is upgradeable. You may want to add more features to your gun later.

When a new gun comes on the market, do not rush out to buy it. Give it some time and see what the reviews and opinions from the players who did rush out to buy it are. If you are new to the game, you should rent the gun and other equipment for a while. This will give you the opportunity to see what you like in a gun before you spend your money.

Make sure that the gun has a safety device on it. This protects you, and those around you. Also, check the warranty on the gun. A one-year warranty is typical. Finally, look at the price. There are some expensive guns out there. However, a higher price does not mean higher quality. Just know exactly what you want from a gun, do your research, and then find one that meets your specifications in your price range.

Chirstopher Reeve is the owner and operator of PaintBall-Tips.com (http://www.paintball-tips.com " http://www.paintball-tips.com ) where he discusses on how to get started in playing paintball and advance strategies.

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How to Play With a Paintball Gun Safely
Author: bajazz
A paint ball gun is something that just about anyone can have fun with. This is used in a sport that has grown into a huge success over the last few years. This game is some thing that has a lot of people fascinated and having a lot of fun at the same time.

There are so many different people that are playing with a paintball gun. Anyone can simply target shoot with their gun or they can play the game with a few friends. No matter what you decide to do with your paintball gun, the one thing that is very important is to play safely so that there is no one that gets hurt and nothing gets damaged.

Playing with a paintball gun is a necessity. There are no excuses for accidents that happen when you are not practicing a safe and well-organized game with a paintball gun. Any child that has a paint ball gun needs to understand the rules and the object of the game. There is no reason for childish acts that could result in a terrible situation. Parents should always be present when children are playing with a paintball gun. When a child misuses a gun, they should be reprimanded and taught the correct way.

When children are playing with a paintball gun, they should be well supervised. It is important for the children to have all of the information that is necessary for safety. All of the safety equipment that is recommended should be worn on all games. One should wear a facemask, long sleeves, long pants and gloves when they are playing paint ball. This is important because the hit of a paintball can sting when you are not protected with the proper items.

Paintball guns should always be used in a safe place. They should be used in remote areas that are not populated with people. If you are playing in your backyard, you need to make sure that you are not shooing at anything other than your target. You need to make sure that you know what you are shooting before you pull the trigger.

When a paintball is used in the proper way and with a little common sense, the game can be so much fun and give you a lot of exercise. There are no limits to the fun and excitement that you can have when you are playing a great game of paintball. You will find that the thrill of the game will bring you a lot of entertainment for a long time to come.

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Copyright 2006 - Ivar Rudi. For more information and resources about this subject check out: www.paintball-gun-guide.org/ and also www.airsoftguns-guide.com/ and www.airsoft-gun-guide.com/

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Paintball Accessories You Can't Play Without
Author: Brad Bahr
Having the markers, tanks, guns, vests and other equipment complete the excitement when you plan to play paintball. But little do others know that it is the small and simple things that count even before the game begins. Sometimes the little accessories that are locked in a toolbox are all that are needed to complete a paintball game. A toolbox is the first aid kit of the game; if anything goes wrong that is unexpected or unavoidable, there is no reason to fret.

The gun's manual: there are instances in the game when the gun has to undergo "intensive surgery". Guns differ from each other regardless of the physical similarities of some. If that time comes when it needs to be disassembled, the manual can make it easier to put it all back together. Try to find manuals with problem solving ideas, they really help.

Reserve batteries: some guns require batteries to function. It would be such a waste of time if in the middle of the game the batteries died and you could not continue to play so keep new batteries available.

Allen wrench to the rescue: some players have either inherited their guns from their friends or bought second-hand guns. If you did not get a set of Allen wrenches when you bought the gun buy a set from a hardware store and be sure to keep them handy.

Oil ole'! Make sure that there is a small can of oil for the paintball gun inside the box as well. Sometimes weather dictates if the gun needs oiling; be sure to get the specific oil type recommended by the manual for the gun.

Mask lens as spare: when worse comes to worst, mask lens' will either become blurry or scratched. Don't hesitate to replace them if your vision is impaired as this really affects how the game is played.

Squeegee anyone? Carrying one on the field is enough during a game, so why not bring a replacement if anything goes wrong? It saves time for playing rather than looking for a squeegee.

Cupseals and reserved O-rings: some players do not know that O-rings and cup seals can be damaged easily and this will hurt the paintball gun big time so it is a must to replace the cupseal before this happens.

And for the player, always have a neck guard around to save the neck from those disturbing shots that hit your neck. There may be a team available to do first aid when something goes wrong but it would make sense to carry a personal first aid kit. Carry around spare basic safety "gadgets" like a mask, gloves, and pads and have a worry free paintball game.

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Brad Bahr enjoys the sport of Paintball with his friends and likes to share paintball tips with his friends at: paintball.shopzooka.com

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Essential Paintball Supplies
Author: Carl Walker -
After you've bought the basic paintball equipment such as the paintball marker, mask, and safety devices, there are some important paintball supplies you need to consider before you really start playing a game of paintball. These little accessories and supplies can come in quite handy if you want to put yourself in an advantageous position when playing with other opponents.

Paintball Gun Oil:

Paintball markers/guns tend to weather after constant use. In order to prevent this or slow down the progress, use paintball gun oil. The oil also helps operate your gun smoothly which is a prerequisite if you want to win in a game of paintball. However, remember to buy good quality oil from a dealer, which might or might not be specified by the manufacturer.

Spare Batteries:

If you use a paintball gun that a hopper that runs on batteries, remember to always double check if you have extras with you before the game starts. It can be very inconvenient if you run out of fuel while out at the field. Buy high quality batteries that will last for a few good hours.

Gun Manual and Allen Wrenches:

You're going to need to disassemble your paintball marker once in a while, in order to clean or fix it. You should always have the gun manual and an Allen wrench with you so that if, in an emergency, you need to take apart your gun, there shouldn't be any hassles of not having a diagram, or a tool to help you work faster.

Replacement Mask Lens:

You can get yourself into big trouble if the lens of your paintball mask lens crack and you don't a replacement. This is because most tournament organizers will not allow you to play without proper safety equipment. It is also unsafe, so always have extra lens handy in case of emergencies. Also remember to never use masks with lens that's been overused, or is wearing out.

Squeegees:

The barrel or breach of the paintball gun may collect dust or paintball debris. Use squeegees to clean these out. A clean and well-lubed barrel is essential for the smooth operation of the marker so, it'd be a great idea if you could carry an extra squeegee before joining a game.

Barrel covers:

Barrel covers such as barrel plugs and barrel socks prevents accidentally fired paintballs to cause any harm by blocking exit. A barrel sock is more effective in reducing the possibility of the safety equipment being detached from the marker/gun barrel. Always carry one to ensure that no one gets hurt.

Extra Parts such as O-rings & Cupseals:

Paintball guns can malfunction due to small, seemingly unimportant but vital parts such as the O-rings and Cupseals, which may become defective in the middle of a game. Do not let your game suffer because you forget to extra parts.

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Essential Paintball Supplies
Author: Carl Walker -
After you've bought the basic paintball equipment such as the paintball marker, mask, and safety devices, there are some important paintball supplies you need to consider before you really start playing a game of paintball. These little accessories and supplies can come in quite handy if you want to put yourself in an advantageous position when playing with other opponents.

Paintball Gun Oil:

Paintball markers/guns tend to weather after constant use. In order to prevent this or slow down the progress, use paintball gun oil. The oil also helps operate your gun smoothly which is a prerequisite if you want to win in a game of paintball. However, remember to buy good quality oil from a dealer, which might or might not be specified by the manufacturer.

Spare Batteries:

If you use a paintball gun that a hopper that runs on batteries, remember to always double check if you have extras with you before the game starts. It can be very inconvenient if you run out of fuel while out at the field. Buy high quality batteries that will last for a few good hours.

Gun Manual and Allen Wrenches:

You're going to need to disassemble your paintball marker once in a while, in order to clean or fix it. You should always have the gun manual and an Allen wrench with you so that if, in an emergency, you need to take apart your gun, there shouldn't be any hassles of not having a diagram, or a tool to help you work faster.

Replacement Mask Lens:

You can get yourself into big trouble if the lens of your paintball mask lens crack and you don't a replacement. This is because most tournament organizers will not allow you to play without proper safety equipment. It is also unsafe, so always have extra lens handy in case of emergencies. Also remember to never use masks with lens that's been overused, or is wearing out.

Squeegees:

The barrel or breach of the paintball gun may collect dust or paintball debris. Use squeegees to clean these out. A clean and well-lubed barrel is essential for the smooth operation of the marker so, it'd be a great idea if you could carry an extra squeegee before joining a game.

Barrel covers:

Barrel covers such as barrel plugs and barrel socks prevents accidentally fired paintballs to cause any harm by blocking exit. A barrel sock is more effective in reducing the possibility of the safety equipment being detached from the marker/gun barrel. Always carry one to ensure that no one gets hurt.

Extra Parts such as O-rings & Cupseals:

Paintball guns can malfunction due to small, seemingly unimportant but vital parts such as the O-rings and Cupseals, which may become defective in the middle of a game. Do not let your game suffer because you forget to extra parts.

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What is Paint Ball?
Author: bajazz
Paint ball is growing to be a very popular game for all ages. There is lot of different things that you can do with a paint ball gun. Paint ball is considered a sport because it does involve a lot of physical activity. The object of the game is to shoot small balls of paint out of a paint ball gun and successfully hit your target.

There is a lot of running and jumping when you are playing with a paintball gun. There is a lot of physical movement to try and avoid being hit by the paint ball pellets. The person that is most covered with paint is none the less the loser of the game.

There are a lot of places that you can go to play with your paintball gun safely. There are so many obstacles that you have to go through when you are playing this sport. You can play on a course or you can play this fun sport in your own back yard.

There are many things that you are going to need in order to play paint ball. It is not going to be cheap to play this sport, as most of the equipment is costly. You will need to have a paint ball gun, paint balls, air for your tank, paint ball mask, and of course the will to have fun. You can get most of these items at a sporting goods store in just about any area.

There are a few rules for paintball. The first thing to remember is that you has to play safe. You do not want anyone to get hurt when playing after all it is all in fun. Masks have to be worn at all times to make sure that your eyes and face are protected. You should always know what you are shooting at and never just shoot at anything. One thing to know is that the paintball guns need to be tested on a regular basis.

Paintball is one of the most fun and safest sports there is today. As long as people play along with the rules and wear the correct safety gear, anyone can have a lot of fun and exercise playing paintball. There is no reason why you should not get started on this fun and exciting game. You can have fun while you burn some calories at the same time.

Children and adults can play. You should never shoot at animals or people that are not playing the game. Although this is just a game, a paintball gun can potentially harm someone that is not expecting a hit and does not have safety gear. Always play safe and fair and it will be a fun sport to play.

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Copyright 2006 - Ivar Rudi. For more information and resources about this subject check out: www.paintball-gun-guide.org/ and also www.airsoftguns-guide.com/

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Paintball Safety
Author: John Doe
The fact that Paintball is now the 4th most popular Extreme Sport is not solely do to the fact that it is one of the most fun sports around it is also because of the fact it is also safe to play. How can a sport where people go around shooting each other with paintballs going 280 fps (feet per second) be safe you ask?, well in this section I will explain how that is possible.



The first and foremost reason that Paintball is safe is because there are rules and regulations in place to insure that the players are safe during game-play. These rules are set by the Paintball Insurance Companies that insure the Recreational Fields. I will list a couple of the many companies that insure fields and the rules that most of these companies enforce. Two of the most popular companies that provide insurance to fields are listed below along with their website links;



American Paintball League

National Paintball Association



I will now explain in detail the most important of these rules and regulations used at all insured fields;



Goggles/Masks



The 1st and most important rule is that all players must wear Paintball approved Goggles/Masks at all times during game-play and if they are on the play field at all whether in play or not. The goal of these systems is to protect the face and eyes of the players from injury. The approved systems do a wonderful job of protecting the player as I can attest to having been hit square a few times. I know that the fields are very strict about this rule cause if they are not they will lose their insurance or be fined. I will add a few more recommended suggestions in regards to Goggles/Masks that are not a rule or regulation but are important none the less. Each and every time before you play for the day inspect your goggles to make sure they are in tip top shape and pay special attention to the lenses for cracks. If you see any cracks in the lenses DO NOT use those goggles they WILL NOT be safe until you get NEW lenses installed. If you have ever taken a direct hit in the lenses it is recommended that you Do Not Use those goggles until New lenses are installed due to the fact that they may have been weakened and not give proper protection.



Barrel Plugs/Socks



The 2nd most important rule is that all players must affix their Barrel plug or Sock on when not on the field or when they have been eliminated and are walking off the field. A barrel plug/sock is a piece of equipment that can come in many styles and types that all have the goal of preventing a paintball from being shot from the marker. The use of a barrel plug/sock is important because they prevent accidental injury due to close range shots while not on the field. Below are some images of the different barrel plugs available (the industry seems to be leaning towards the Barrel Socks because they provide better protection than Plugs);





Velocity of Paintballs



The rule of safety is really just as important as Barrel Plugs but has a little more variety in actual implementation. Velocity of the paintball is the speed the paintball is traveling in "feet per second" (FPS). There is not one set velocity throughout the Paintball world but there is a range that all fields fall in as far as enforcement. The velocity range is about 275 fps to 290 fps depending on field. Each player must get their marker checked for velocity by a referee who tags the marker if is is at or below the fields speed rule. Each player is also subject to random test while in game-play at the discretion of the referees. I would recommend all players to check their velocity at least every other game they play because the last thing you want to do is get removed from the game or the field do to shooting faster than the fields legal limit. Getting your velocity checked is a quick and painless procedure so in my opinion there should be no reason to ever shoot what is called hot!



Referee Administered Games



Games at the insured fields are usually if not always refereed by a minimum of 2 referees. These referees are trained to watch for safety related issues and if they see any they have the authority to due whatever they feel is appropriate to repress the issue, anything from removing the offending player(s) or stopping the game-play.



Dead Zone (Staging Area)



All fields have an area that is apart from the play fields for the purpose of preparing yourself to play. This area is usually called the "Dead Zone", Safe Zone" or "Staging Area" it is where all players meet before playing to be divided into teams, hear the rules and regulation for the field, return to when eliminated and to get equipment ready for play. In this area it is against the rules to fire your marker at all regardless of whether it is loaded, because in this area players do not have to have their goggles on.



Equipment Fail safes



Above I listed the safety rules & regulations at the field level which in themselves prevent a lot of injuries while playing Paintball. There are other safety measure in place also that a lot of people are unaware of because it does not directly effect them as far as person actions. These safety measures are at the equipment level and are implemented by the manufacturers of the equipment. Below I will explain some of them in detail;



Air Tank Expiration Dates - All tanks High Pressure Air, CO2 and NO2 have a date listed on them that after the date you have to get the tank tested and approved for safety before it can be filled again.

Air Pressure Release Valve - All Air tanks also have a valve up on the fill valve that has what they call a burst disk which is a thin piece of metal that will burst if the pressure in the tank gets above acceptable limits allowing the tank to release the air preventing the tank from bursting.

Safety Switches on Markers - All markers are equipped with a safety on the trigger frame which when in the safe position prevents the trigger from being pulled.

Powerfeed turn off - Some markers have a powerfeed which is a type of feed for the paintballs to enter the marker. These powerfeeds have a plastic plug on the bottom that you can turn 180 degrees which will prevent balls from entering the marker thus if the marker is shot no paintball will be projected.

For more info go to www.redcellpaintball.com

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Paintball Safety
Author: John Doe
The fact that Paintball is now the 4th most popular Extreme Sport is not solely do to the fact that it is one of the most fun sports around it is also because of the fact it is also safe to play. How can a sport where people go around shooting each other with paintballs going 280 fps (feet per second) be safe you ask?, well in this section I will explain how that is possible.



The first and foremost reason that Paintball is safe is because there are rules and regulations in place to insure that the players are safe during game-play. These rules are set by the Paintball Insurance Companies that insure the Recreational Fields. I will list a couple of the many companies that insure fields and the rules that most of these companies enforce. Two of the most popular companies that provide insurance to fields are listed below along with their website links;



American Paintball League

National Paintball Association



I will now explain in detail the most important of these rules and regulations used at all insured fields;



Goggles/Masks



The 1st and most important rule is that all players must wear Paintball approved Goggles/Masks at all times during game-play and if they are on the play field at all whether in play or not. The goal of these systems is to protect the face and eyes of the players from injury. The approved systems do a wonderful job of protecting the player as I can attest to having been hit square a few times. I know that the fields are very strict about this rule cause if they are not they will lose their insurance or be fined. I will add a few more recommended suggestions in regards to Goggles/Masks that are not a rule or regulation but are important none the less. Each and every time before you play for the day inspect your goggles to make sure they are in tip top shape and pay special attention to the lenses for cracks. If you see any cracks in the lenses DO NOT use those goggles they WILL NOT be safe until you get NEW lenses installed. If you have ever taken a direct hit in the lenses it is recommended that you Do Not Use those goggles until New lenses are installed due to the fact that they may have been weakened and not give proper protection.



Barrel Plugs/Socks



The 2nd most important rule is that all players must affix their Barrel plug or Sock on when not on the field or when they have been eliminated and are walking off the field. A barrel plug/sock is a piece of equipment that can come in many styles and types that all have the goal of preventing a paintball from being shot from the marker. The use of a barrel plug/sock is important because they prevent accidental injury due to close range shots while not on the field. Below are some images of the different barrel plugs available (the industry seems to be leaning towards the Barrel Socks because they provide better protection than Plugs);





Velocity of Paintballs



The rule of safety is really just as important as Barrel Plugs but has a little more variety in actual implementation. Velocity of the paintball is the speed the paintball is traveling in "feet per second" (FPS). There is not one set velocity throughout the Paintball world but there is a range that all fields fall in as far as enforcement. The velocity range is about 275 fps to 290 fps depending on field. Each player must get their marker checked for velocity by a referee who tags the marker if is is at or below the fields speed rule. Each player is also subject to random test while in game-play at the discretion of the referees. I would recommend all players to check their velocity at least every other game they play because the last thing you want to do is get removed from the game or the field do to shooting faster than the fields legal limit. Getting your velocity checked is a quick and painless procedure so in my opinion there should be no reason to ever shoot what is called hot!



Referee Administered Games



Games at the insured fields are usually if not always refereed by a minimum of 2 referees. These referees are trained to watch for safety related issues and if they see any they have the authority to due whatever they feel is appropriate to repress the issue, anything from removing the offending player(s) or stopping the game-play.



Dead Zone (Staging Area)



All fields have an area that is apart from the play fields for the purpose of preparing yourself to play. This area is usually called the "Dead Zone", Safe Zone" or "Staging Area" it is where all players meet before playing to be divided into teams, hear the rules and regulation for the field, return to when eliminated and to get equipment ready for play. In this area it is against the rules to fire your marker at all regardless of whether it is loaded, because in this area players do not have to have their goggles on.



Equipment Fail safes



Above I listed the safety rules & regulations at the field level which in themselves prevent a lot of injuries while playing Paintball. There are other safety measure in place also that a lot of people are unaware of because it does not directly effect them as far as person actions. These safety measures are at the equipment level and are implemented by the manufacturers of the equipment. Below I will explain some of them in detail;



Air Tank Expiration Dates - All tanks High Pressure Air, CO2 and NO2 have a date listed on them that after the date you have to get the tank tested and approved for safety before it can be filled again.

Air Pressure Release Valve - All Air tanks also have a valve up on the fill valve that has what they call a burst disk which is a thin piece of metal that will burst if the pressure in the tank gets above acceptable limits allowing the tank to release the air preventing the tank from bursting.

Safety Switches on Markers - All markers are equipped with a safety on the trigger frame which when in the safe position prevents the trigger from being pulled.

Powerfeed turn off - Some markers have a powerfeed which is a type of feed for the paintballs to enter the marker. These powerfeeds have a plastic plug on the bottom that you can turn 180 degrees which will prevent balls from entering the marker thus if the marker is shot no paintball will be projected.

For more info go to www.redcellpaintball.com

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