A Beginner's Guide for Paintball Equipment

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