| ball has become a popular sport since its introduction in | | | | The cost of your paintball gun usually depends on the |
| the early 1980s. Thanks to new technologies, today a | | | | pressure system used in the gun, and on the various |
| beginner paintball player has thousands of options to | | | | accessories. Carbon dioxide pressure system is the |
| consider when buying the equipment that suits his skill | | | | most popular one. It is commonly used in the cheaper |
| level and style of play. And while you should not skimp | | | | paintball guns. The main drawback is that carbon |
| on safety equipment and paintballs, paintball guns can | | | | dioxide depends greatly on the outside temperature |
| be bought cheaply and still have a variety of cool | | | | changing its state from gas to liquid, which results in |
| 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 don’t know how often you’ll | | | | nitrogen never liquefies. As a result, nitrogen operated |
| be playing or what features to look for in a paintball | | | | paintball guns are not cheap. |
| gun. To determine what kind of a paintball gun you | | | | Remember, you can always upgrade your cheap |
| need you may decide to borrow a few markers and | | | | paintball gun as your skill level and requirements |
| try playing on different fields. After you realize what | | | | increase. |
| features and qualities you look for and understand | | | | Additional accessories affect the price of your paintball |
| what type of a paintball gun you need, you can | | | | gun, too. A hopper, or a loader, is a popular paintball |
| upgrade your cheap paintball gun to a newer and | | | | accessory. Basically, it’s a container with your |
| more complex model. | | | | paintballs that feeds them into your paintball gun. |
| If you play only once or twice a year, it’s | | | | Hoppers can be automated and powered, and come |
| definitely worth renting the equipment rather than | | | | in a variety of sizes. Lightweight and fast hoppers |
| buying even a cheap paintball gun. Paintball experts | | | | usually cost more. |
| suggest that you rent a mask, tank, gun, and hopper | | | | Another useful feature of your paintball gun is an air |
| when you play occasionally. When you develop the | | | | supply tank that can be carried on your belt and |
| taste for the game and start playing more frequently, | | | | connected to your marker with a tube. As a result, the |
| then you can buy at least a cheap set of paintball | | | | belt needs an upgrade, too, to hold your ammo and |
| equipment, 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. |