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