| Paintball is a sport that uses spherical, marble-sized | | | | that you can avoid abrasions and blisters when it gets |
| capsules of paint which are shot at opponents using | | | | knocked around. You should also choose a face mask |
| an air-powered paintball gun or marker. As you can | | | | that gives you good vision and offers an expanded |
| probably guess, being hit with one of these things at | | | | peripheral viewing field.Neck and chest protectors. |
| close range can sting a little, and paintballs can cause a | | | | While neck and chest protectors are not required at all |
| bit of a safety issue especially where the eyes and | | | | paintball arenas, they are a good idea for any |
| face are concerned. That is why it is so important to | | | | paintballer. A paintball can leave a nasty bruise in |
| wear the proper safety gear each and every time | | | | sensitive areas, especially when shot at close |
| that you go paintballing.There are four different types | | | | range.Knee and shin protectors. Knee and shin |
| of safety gear and safety mechanisms that you | | | | protectors are a good idea if you like to kneel a lot |
| should always make sure that you use and are being | | | | when shooting at a target. Not only do they protect |
| used by others who are playing with you.Face masks. | | | | your knees from kneeling on hard surfaces such as |
| Face masks are probably the most important piece of | | | | concrete and gravel, these protectors can also protect |
| safety equipment associated with playing paintball, and | | | | your shins from paintballs. A shot there is taken directly |
| face masks are required at all paintball arenas so it is | | | | on the bone and can cause some major bruising.Barrel |
| very important that you choose a good one. The main | | | | plug. The barrel plug is used when you're not on the |
| objective of the face mask is to protect the eyes, | | | | paintball field to prevent your gun from being |
| face and ears from paintballs. There are many | | | | accidentally fired.Just as with any sport, paintball is a |
| different types of face masks that are suitable for | | | | relatively safe game, but you need to take some minor |
| paintball including face masks with visors and built in | | | | precautions to make sure that nobody is injured while |
| fans for an added field advantage.I mean, who can | | | | you are having fun. You wouldn't think of standing in a |
| concentrate on paintball when your mask is picking up | | | | football lineup without a helmet and the proper |
| a glare or you're so steamed up that you can't see a | | | | protective pads. You should feel the same when it |
| thing? A good rule of thumb to follow when choosing | | | | comes to safety equipment and paintball.By Jasmine M |
| your face mask is to choose one that fits perfectly so | | | | Visit Paintball Gun Zone today. |