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Finding A Cheap Paintball Gun
Author: Kathryn Whittaker
Paintball has become a popular sport since its introduction in the early 1980s. Thanks to new technologies, today a beginner paintball player has thousands of options to consider when buying the equipment that suits his skill level and style of play. And while you should not skimp on safety equipment and paintballs, paintball guns can be bought cheaply and still have a variety of cool features.

When selecting the right paintball gun, or marker, you should be realistic about your skill level. If you are a beginner or play randomly, you can easily start with a cheap paintball gun. Consider buying a cheaper paintball gun if you don't know how often you'll be playing or what features to look for in a paintball gun. To determine what kind of a paintball gun you need you may decide to borrow a few markers and try playing on different fields. After you realize what features and qualities you look for and understand what type of a paintball gun you need, you can upgrade your cheap paintball gun to a newer and more complex model.

If you play only once or twice a year, it's definitely worth renting the equipment rather than buying even a cheap paintball gun. Paintball experts suggest that you rent a mask, tank, gun, and hopper when you play occasionally. When you develop the taste for the game and start playing more frequently, then you can buy at least a cheap set of paintball equipment, including the gun.

Serious paintball players always look for new models loaded with features such as electronic aiming and automatic fire controls. You can find a cheap secondhand paintball gun with all these features and then get rid of it and buy a new one if repairs get too expensive. Remember that with your own paintball equipment you will have clean and maintain your gear.

The cost of your paintball gun usually depends on the pressure system used in the gun, and on the various accessories. Carbon dioxide pressure system is the most popular one. It is commonly used in the cheaper paintball guns. The main drawback is that carbon dioxide depends greatly on the outside temperature changing its state from gas to liquid, which results in velocity fluctuations and affects shooting accuracy. For paintball beginners, the carbon dioxide system is quite safe and costs less.

High-pressure air and nitrogen systems are used by serious players because they are more accurate since nitrogen never liquefies. As a result, nitrogen operated paintball guns are not cheap.

Remember, you can always upgrade your cheap paintball gun as your skill level and requirements increase.

Additional accessories affect the price of your paintball gun, too. A hopper, or a loader, is a popular paintball accessory. Basically, it's a container with your paintballs that feeds them into your paintball gun. Hoppers can be automated and powered, and come in a variety of sizes. Lightweight and fast hoppers usually cost more.

Another useful feature of your paintball gun is an air supply tank that can be carried on your belt and connected to your marker with a tube. As a result, the belt needs an upgrade, too, to hold your ammo and other supplies.

If you are serious about buying a paintball gun, spend some time researching the cheapest yet dependable guns on the market. Even with the perfect paintball gun you may soon find some hidden flaws or simply fall out of love with it. When buying the paintball gun, check and double check your options, and buy a marker only when you exactly know what you want.

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Kathryn Whittaker writes articles on a number of different topics. For more information on Paintball please visit www.paint-ball-guide.com and for additional paintball articles please visit the following article page www.paint-ball-guide.com/paintball-articles/

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7 Ways A Newbie Paintball Player Can Learn Everything They Need
Author: Andrea Wilson
Paintball is a great game for getting a lot of exercise,
challenging yourself and having fun. But as a newbie, you may
find yourself embarrassed because you don't know the rules, or
intimidated by more experienced players. You may be hesitant to
go out and play your first game because you're not sure what to
expect. If you do some research first, you will quickly find that
the information you need to feel a lot more comfortable and a lot
less like a newbie is easily found, especially online.

But first a note of warning for all newbies...

Paintball is Not a War Game!

Many people mistakenly believe that paintball is a "war game."
However, it's really more like hide-and-seek, with the marking of
the opposing team being the way to tag the person out. This is
especially true of recball, woodsball, jungle paintball and
scenario games. It is advised that you do not refer to the
opposing team as "the enemy" or a mark as a "kill"! Some
communities have shut down paintball because players engaged in
"war" talk during and after a game.

How to Quickly and Easily Find Useful Information About Paintball

1. Research the Internet

The World Wide Web contains a vast storehouse of information on
paintball. To make the best use of the Internet, search Google or
Yahoo for specific paintball terms like "woodsball tactics,"
instead of the general term "paintball." Look for sites that list
paintball rules and offer hints, tips, tactics and strategy. You
can also check out sites that review paintball equipment, but
beware: a newbie doesn't need an expensive paintball gun to get
started. Many of the expensive guns don't work any better than a
good newbie gun. This is what the paintball players who wrote
"Paintball Heroes" say, "If you're a newbie, buy a good quality
semi-automatic gun, but don't spend a fortune on it. And for
goodness sake, learn how to clean it, load it, take it apart, and
put it back together again...in your sleep!"

2. Read Books

Go online and visit Amazon.com or BarnesAndNoble.com
(Chapters.Indigo.ca in Canada). Search for books on paintball.
Check out the reviewers' comments carefully before you buy. Or
better yet, trot down to your local big bookstore and see if you
can find copies of the paintball books you found online. Take
time to browse through them and see which ones appeal to you
most. Check the local prices against the prices online before you
buy.

3. Read E-Books

You may find a few paintball e-books online, too, but these are
harder to find than print books. "Paintball Heroes" at
http://www.paintballheroes.com is a great e-book for beginners.
It was written by two teenage paintball fanatics!

To find other e-books, try searching for "paintball ebook" on
Google or Yahoo. Ask around in the forums and pay attention to
advertisements on paintball sites.

4. Study the Forums

Also search for "paintball forums" and you will find experts and
newbies alike sharing information about paintball equipment and
strategy. However, be aware that much of the information shared
on forums is misleading, if not just plain wrong. Pay attention
to what is said by forum leaders and well-known players, but take
everything said by anyone else with a grain of salt...or a shaker
of salt, for that matter!

- Air-Powered.com (Autococker Owners Group) - http://www.air-
powered.com

- Atomix Paintball Forums - http://www.atomixpaintball.com/vb

- BSG Paintball Forums - http://www.bsgpaintball.com/forums

- Calgary Paintball Forums -
http://xtremepaintballcanada.com/calgary/forums

- Epic Paintball Forums - http://www.epicpaintball.com (Click on
"Forums.")

- Fat Bob's Paintball Forum -
http://www.fatbobsdirect.com/forum/index.php

- Force of Nature Forums - http://www.forceofnature.com/invision

- New York City Paintball Forums -
http://www.nycpaintball.com/forums/index.php

- P8ntballer-Forums.com - http://www.p8ntballer-forums.com

- Paintball Addict Forums - http://www.pb-addict.com

- PaintballArizona.com Forums -
http://www.paintballarizona.com/modules.php?name=Forums

- Paintball.com Forums - http://paintball.com/pb/forums/index.cfm

- Paintball Central Forums - http://www.pballcentral.com/forum

- PaintballCow.com Forum (Oregon) -
http://paintballcow.ipbhost.com/index.php

- PaintballForum.ca - http://www.paintballforum.ca

- PaintballForum.com - http://www.paintballforum.com

- PaintballForums.com - http://www.paintballforums.com

- PaintballForums.net - http://www.paintballforums.net

- Paintball-Forums.com/BGnM's Paintball Forums -
http://www.paintball-forums.com

- Paintball-Guns.com - http://www.paintball-guns.com/forums.htm

- Paintball In 5 Forum - http://www.pbn5.com/paintball_forum

- Paintball Review Forums - http://www.paintball-
review.com/forums/index.php

- PballCanada.com - http://forum.pballcanada.com

- PbFreak.net Forums - http://www.pbfreak.net

- PbNation - http://www.pbnation.com

- Phoenix Paintball Forum -
http://www.paintballuk.com/phoenix/forum/default.asp

- Southwest Paintball Forums (UK) -
http://www.southwestpaintball.co.uk/forum/index.php

- Utah Paintball Forums - http://www.mypaintball.com

- Vancouver Paintball Forums -
http://xtremepaintballcanada.com/vancouver/forums/index.php

- WARPIG Rec Talk - http://www.warpig.com/forums/rec

5. Subscribe to Paintball Magazines

There are several good paintball magazines, both in print and
online.

For print magazines, go to your local bookstore and spend some
time at the magazine racks. Pick the magazine that appeals to you
most and look in the front for their Web address (URL) or
subscription address. Subscribe online or by mail. It's a lot
cheaper to subscribe to a magazine than to buy it each month from
the newsstand.

For online magazines, search on Yahoo or Google for "paintball
magazine online" or "online paintball magazine." Several online
magazines are listed in the Resources section of the "Paintball
Heroes" ebook, including:

- Action Pursuit Games - http://www.actionpursuitgames.com

- Crossfire Paintball Magazine - http://www.crossfiremag.com

- Force of Nature - http://www.forceofnature.com

- Paintball Games International -
http://www.p8ntballer.com/magazine/index.shtml

- Paintball Sports International -
http://www.paintballsportsint.com

- The Paintball Times - http://www.paintballtimes.com

- Paintball 2Xtremes Magazine - http://www.paintball2xtremes.com

6. Watch Experienced Players

So, you just got marked, eh? Disappointed? Well, don't be, this
is your opportunity to quietly observe those more experienced
players from the sidelines. Pay attention to:

- The way they hold their gun

- The way they move from bunker to bunker

- The way they signal to their teammates.

See if you can figure out their plan. All good players go into
every game knowing the plan their team decided on before the game
started. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you observe
experienced players:

- What are they wearing?

- How do they shoot from a bunker?

- How do they steady their gun?

- What bunkers do they choose? See if you can figure out why.

- How do they keep from getting marked?

Keep mental notes of everything you see. Later, compare what you
noted with the information you've been researching. Where does it
match? Where are there differences? Can you figure out why? Does
it have to do with:

- The terrain

- The type of game being played

- The player's age or experience

- The rules of the field

- The player's style of play or position (point man, safety,
sniper, back man, front man, rover, etc.)?

7. Volunteer

Later, when you have a few games under your belt, volunteer to
referee at your local field. This is the fast way to becoming an
expert paintball player, as you are able to observe not only the
great players' methods, but all the newbie mistakes, too.

Pay Attention to the Experts, Not to the Know-it-alls

All in all, paintball information can be found easily and
quickly, especially online. Just remember to go to the experts
for help (books, e-books, magazines, forum leaders, pro players,
etc.) and to stay away from the newbie-talk and ramblings of
know-it-alls that fill many of the forums.

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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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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