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Article #117: A Beginner's Guide for Paintball Equipment

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When starting out as paintball player, it paintball facilities, as well as through
is easy to become overwhelmed by the an online paintball store.
choices of equipment available. The While there are no particular clothing
important thing to remember is that requirements for paintball, it is an
players only need four items in order to extremely active sport and durable
play: a paintball marker, paintballs, a clothing is preferred. The style of
mask, and a barrel blocking device. clothing worn depends on the type of game
Paintball markers are the guns designed that is being paid. Camouflage clothing
to shoot paintballs. There are a large is popular but in speedball, players on
number of paintball guns for sale. All one team typically all wear the same
paintball guns use a gas in order to color. Padded clothing is usually not
propel the paintballs through the muzzle. allowed, as it can keep the paintballs
Pressurized air or carbon dioxide are from bursting. However, elbow and knee
common propellants. Most paintball guns pads are encouraged.
are semi automatic. Paintballs are Advanced players prefer the use of
actually gelatin capsules which are accessories such as a drop forward which
designed to burst on impact. The paint allows the air canister on the marker to
inside the paintballs is typically able be repositioned, or a remote line which
to be washed out of most clothing. allows the air tank to be removed from
Paintball masks are required at all the gun and attached by a hose. Paint
paintball facilities, because being hit grenades and paint mines are found in
with a paintball in the eye can cause recreational play, but are not allowed
permanent damage or loss of the eye. It during tournaments.
also protects the ears, which can also be Like with most sports, the more serious a
damaged by a hit from a paintball. The player is about the game, the more
final required item is a barrel blocking clothing and gear they will purchase. You
device, which is used when players are can purchase enough equipment to get you
not actively involved in a game. started for around a hundred dollars, but
Although these items are the only ones many serious players spend several
needed in order to play, many players thousand dollars to properly prepare for
prefer to use accessories which decrease their paintball battles. Most paintball
the risk of injury and increase their facilities will allow you to rent
ability to be successful in the game. equipment, which can help you decide what
These items are available for purchase at you wish to purchase for your own use.






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