| Paintball has become a popular sport since its | | | | The cost of your paintball gun usually depends on the |
| introduction in the early 1980s. Thanks to new | | | | pressure system used in the gun, and on the various |
| technologies, today a beginner paintball player has | | | | accessories. Carbon dioxide pressure system is the |
| thousands of options to consider when buying the | | | | most popular one. It is commonly used in the cheaper |
| equipment that suits his skill level and style of play. And | | | | paintball guns. The main drawback is that carbon |
| while you should not skimp on safety equipment and | | | | dioxide depends greatly on the outside temperature |
| paintballs, paintball guns can be bought cheaply and still | | | | changing its state from gas to liquid, which results in |
| have a variety of cool features. | | | | velocity fluctuations and affects shooting accuracy. |
| When selecting the right paintball gun, or marker, you | | | | For paintball beginners, the carbon dioxide system is |
| should be realistic about your skill level. If you are a | | | | quite safe and costs less. |
| beginner or play randomly, you can easily start with a | | | | High-pressure air and nitrogen systems are used by |
| cheap paintball gun. Consider buying a cheaper paintball | | | | serious players because they are more accurate since |
| gun if you dont know how often youll be playing or | | | | nitrogen never liquefies. As a result, nitrogen operated |
| what features to look for in a paintball gun. To | | | | paintball guns are not cheap. |
| determine what kind of a paintball gun you need you | | | | Remember, you can always upgrade your cheap |
| may decide to borrow a few markers and try playing | | | | paintball gun as your skill level and requirements |
| on different fields. After you realize what features and | | | | increase. |
| qualities you look for and understand what type of a | | | | Additional accessories affect the price of your paintball |
| paintball gun you need, you can upgrade your cheap | | | | gun, too. A hopper, or a loader, is a popular paintball |
| paintball gun to a newer and more complex model. | | | | accessory. Basically, its a container with your paintballs |
| If you play only once or twice a year, its definitely | | | | that feeds them into your paintball gun. Hoppers can |
| worth renting the equipment rather than buying even a | | | | be automated and powered, and come in a variety of |
| cheap paintball gun. Paintball experts suggest that you | | | | sizes. Lightweight and fast hoppers usually cost more. |
| rent a mask, tank, gun, and hopper when you play | | | | Another useful feature of your paintball gun is an air |
| occasionally. When you develop the taste for the | | | | supply tank that can be carried on your belt and |
| game and start playing more frequently, then you can | | | | connected to your marker with a tube. As a result, the |
| buy at least a cheap set of paintball equipment, | | | | belt needs an upgrade, too, to hold your ammo and |
| including the gun. | | | | other supplies. |
| Serious paintball players always look for new models | | | | If you are serious about buying a paintball gun, spend |
| loaded with features such as electronic aiming and | | | | some time researching the cheapest yet dependable |
| automatic fire controls. You can find a cheap | | | | guns on the market. Even with the perfect paintball gun |
| secondhand paintball gun with all these features and | | | | you may soon find some hidden flaws or simply fall |
| then get rid of it and buy a new one if repairs get too | | | | out of love with it. When buying the paintball gun, check |
| expensive. Remember that with your own paintball | | | | and double check your options, and buy a marker only |
| equipment you will have clean and maintain your gear. | | | | when you exactly know what you want. |