| The sport of paintball is becoming more and more | | | | already have some and it can be a very good idea to |
| popular every day. It is a great form of exercise that | | | | get some extra O-rings. And like I already mentioned |
| can be loads of fun. It involves endurance, tactical | | | | don't forget the paintballs themselves. One very |
| strategy, shooting accuracy, and many other skills but | | | | inexpensive way to get all of these is to purchase a |
| can be played by contestants of all skill levels. While it | | | | paintball package. The one I recommend is by Tippman |
| can become an expensive hobby, it does not cost | | | | and comes with everything I mentioned above except |
| much money to get started if you know what you | | | | the paintballs and can be purchased for under $150. |
| need and where to get it. One word of advice would | | | | I like the Tippman as a starter gun because it is very |
| be to either rent or borrow some equipment and play | | | | durable, easy to operate, and is very versatile. The |
| before investing any significant amount of money. | | | | versatility and price of this gun are the main things that |
| First thing to know would be the equipment needed to | | | | make it so attractive. There are numerous different |
| start. The only things that are really needed are a gun | | | | types of kits that can be purchased to upgrade this |
| or marker, as it is sometimes referred, a mask, and | | | | weapon. You can turn it into an assault close quarters |
| some paintballs. The mask is just for safety for | | | | combat gun or even a sniper gun. This makes it easy |
| obvious reasons and most fields will not let you play | | | | and less expensive when you get good at playing and |
| without one. Now of course you can battle it out in a | | | | are ready to upgrade your weapon. In addition to the |
| non sanctioned area but it is still a great idea to wear a | | | | extra kits, apparel (like camouflage or a ghillie suit) a |
| mask anytime you may be shot at. The gun however | | | | vest to hold to hold a pistol and extra ammo, barrels, |
| has some attachments that are needed for it to work. | | | | and scopes, among other things can also be added. |
| You need a hopper, which is the container that | | | | Paintball can be enjoyed with very little investment but |
| attaches to the gun and holds the paintballs. You also | | | | can reap so many rewards for you if you enjoy. From |
| need CO2 or other form of pressurized air to propel | | | | the friendships created, to the camaraderie of a being |
| the paintballs. I also recommend that you purchase a | | | | on a team, and even the health benefits, it is no |
| barrel cleaner and some lubricant if it does not come | | | | wonder why paintball is one of the fastest growing |
| with the paintball gun. Most guns can be taken apart | | | | sports in the country. |
| with allen keys so you may need a set if you don't | | | | |