| The rapidly growing sport of paintball like all other | | | | make play more enjoyable. The types of padding |
| sports requires supplies in order to participate in game | | | | include chest guards, leg guards, gloves and knee pads. |
| play. The paintball supply list that is needed for play | | | | These are all generally single-time purchases on a |
| basically falls into two categories - reusable and | | | | paintball supply list. |
| disposable. Having the right types of both can make or | | | | The other type of paintball supply items falls into the |
| break a round of play. | | | | disposable class, or items that have a one-time use |
| The first category is an absolute must for playing | | | | and must be replaced. The number one thing on this |
| paintball. Reusable supplies are the nuts and bolts of | | | | disposable list is, of course, paintballs themselves. |
| the game. In this category, of course, would be your | | | | Choosing the right paintballs is like picking out all other |
| paintball marker or gun. This is the number one paintball | | | | paintball supplies. It will be necessary to try them out |
| supply. There are many different styles and types of | | | | and see what fits personal style and game play the |
| paintball markers to choose from, depending on | | | | best. Paintballs are generally sold by the case. There |
| budgetary constraints and the type of game play | | | | are 2,000 paintballs to a case of paint and they range |
| scenario desired. A fairly inexpensive Spider, for | | | | in price from about $35 to $85 a case, depending |
| example, doesn't cost a fortune, but it is solid for all | | | | name brand and quality. |
| types of game scenarios. A more costly Ego is ideal | | | | First-time players generally are just fine starting out |
| for speedball. | | | | with more affordable paintballs. If the game is liked and |
| Beyond the marker, a beginning player will need to | | | | regular play is anticipated, better balls might be added |
| have a high pressure air or Co2 tank to power the | | | | to the paintball supplies list the next time out. |
| paintball marker. Both types of tanks come in a variety | | | | Other paintball supplies that might be needed on the |
| of shapes and sizes. The type of tank to purchase will | | | | field include such things as clean rags to tidy up the |
| depend on the paintball gun in question. Some markers | | | | gun between games, plenty of water and even a few |
| might only function using Co2. | | | | snacks. While some fields have refreshments available |
| The next on the list of must-have paintball supply items | | | | for purchase, this isn't always the case. Make no |
| are pieces of safety equipment. A paintball mask, for | | | | mistake, it can get very hot playing paintball. |
| example, is probably the most important piece of | | | | When a paintball supply list for a beginner is created, |
| equipment needed to play the game (beyond the gun). | | | | most will find there are two major categories of buys |
| When looking at these, comfort and protection should | | | | that are necessary. How much or how little these will |
| be the two biggest determining factors for picking out | | | | cost will depend on the type of gear desired, but |
| a mask. | | | | certain items are must-haves. Things like the gun itself, |
| Other safety considerations include such things as | | | | paint and safety gear are absolutely required. A few |
| optional protective padding. These paintball supply | | | | other purchases can be made down the road on an |
| items aren't required in every game, but they can | | | | as-needed basis. |