| Beginning in the 1980s, the sport of paint ball grew from | | | | is 8 to 14 inches. And while you should not skimp on |
| a limited pastime sport to a worldwide phenomenon. | | | | quality equipment, paint ball guns can be bought |
| Paint ball enthusiasts formed teams, set up huge | | | | cheaply and still have a variety of cool features. |
| leagues, and organized game tournaments. Though | | | | When you are in the woods it is simulating jungle |
| paint ball is still a long way from the popularity of other | | | | warfare so you really have to be up on jungle skills. If |
| conventional sports like basketball, here are a few tips | | | | you are going to really get into the sport, you are going |
| on how to get the best prices online. | | | | to want to learn some tactics that will help you to |
| This is not a violent sport even though guns and | | | | survive longer on the field as well as have a better |
| projectiles are used in the game. The main thing that | | | | chance of winning more games. |
| sets paint ball apart from other sports is the equipment | | | | Overall, it is fun to compete with other teams and |
| involved. You don't find guns and paint projectiles in too | | | | create strategies for winning the game. You should |
| many traditional sports. | | | | work out signals with your team, as well as team |
| The cheapest way to get all of the accessories that | | | | tactics and strategy ahead of time, and practice often. |
| you need is to purchase a special gun package, which | | | | With time and practice, anyone can play a fun and |
| includes a basic paintball marker, air tank, and other | | | | competitive game. |
| accessories. If you can't afford that, borrow a friend's | | | | Remember that it is just game and is not a simulation |
| and give the game a try. | | | | of warfare or anything negative. Games like laser tag |
| If you are just starting out, Tippmanns, Spyders and | | | | also simulated warfare like scenarios but were meant |
| other entry level guns are great for a beginner. The air | | | | to be played for fun. So go get your equipment, guns, |
| tank for these guns will generate enough pressure to | | | | and a couple of friends and go out and have a great |
| allow the gun to operate in a base level game. Keep in | | | | day of paint ball. |
| mind that the ideal length for barrels on paint ball guns | | | | |