| Paintball is a sport that's taken the country by storm, | | | | direct hit by a paintball that travels over 300 feet per |
| with over a million players participating in the exciting, | | | | second. |
| action packed game of player elimination. If you or | | | | The paintball 'gun' or marker, requires a loader or |
| anyone you know wants to play the game, there are | | | | hopper, in addition to some kind of propellant to work. |
| several things to consider, and that includes the issue | | | | Most paintball gear guns or markers work on |
| of paintball gear. While the main component of the | | | | compressed carbon dioxide (C02) or high-pressure air |
| game is a paintball 'gun' or 'marker', paintball gear may | | | | tanks that are worn in a back harness. Several |
| also include headgear, special clothing and accessories | | | | different kinds of paintball gear guns or markers are |
| for both participant and their equipment. | | | | available depending on skill level. A Rec-Ball player |
| Paintball gear will most likely be determined by player | | | | marker like the Tippmann 98 Custom costs around |
| skill. Beginners often make due with basic rented | | | | $140 and is good for beginners. For Scenario players, |
| equipment and old clothes and a pair of goggles. For | | | | try something like the Tippmann A-5. This model will |
| those who really get into the game, paintball gear and | | | | cost about $200, and for Tournament play, many |
| equipment becomes serious business that involves | | | | participants choose the marker that best suits the field |
| purchasing equipment and accessories that may cost | | | | position they usually play, which may include, front, mid |
| hundreds to thousands of dollars. In addition to the | | | | or rear positioning. Front players like to use a marker |
| paintball gear that's considered basic, such as paintball | | | | that allows for mounting of an air supply bottle that can |
| markers and pressure systems for propelling paintballs | | | | also serve as a 'gun' stock. Middle field players shoot |
| to their intended targets, paintball gear also includes | | | | hundreds of rounds, so a high-pressure air system is |
| protective headgear, goggles, gloves, and protective | | | | best. For those who play rear field positions, paint |
| vests and pads. Depending on whether game play is | | | | streamers are popular, so a dye marker is your best |
| causal or tournament, the amount of protective gear is | | | | bet. |
| solely up to the discretion of each individual player. | | | | No matter what your skill level or what your field |
| Keep in mind, however, that it's not dangerous to play | | | | position is, paintball gear is available to suit your needs. |
| the sport, and paintballs don't exceed certain speed | | | | Shop around and compare prices and always make |
| velocity, that while painful when hit, are nothing to | | | | sure you know what you need before you start |
| cause alarm. The exception is if a person is hit in the | | | | shopping. Good buys can be found, so take your time. |
| eye or ear with a paintball, which is why protective | | | | Finding the correct paintball gear isn't difficult if you |
| headgear and goggles are a requirement to play. | | | | know what you're looking for. |
| Paintball gear masks are designed to withstand a | | | | |