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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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