| The exciting and growing sport of paintball is fast | | | | the gun; ammo tank, which attaches to the gun and |
| becoming more and more mainstream, as people from | | | | holds the paintballs; ammo canisters, and a helmet with |
| all age groups and walks of life are finding out just | | | | goggles. This is a critical and vital part of paintball gear. |
| how much fun it can be. | | | | New players will also want some good gloves and |
| More and more paintball parks and courses are | | | | may want some additional pads, but the basic beginner |
| springing up all across the country. Leagues and clubs | | | | will not need this excess equipment. Once a player |
| are becoming more visible, and even televised | | | | gets a taste of the excitement of the game, they can |
| contests are being seen regularly on TV. | | | | always add to or upgrade the equipment as needed. |
| Safety-related equipment is making this sport much | | | | Upgrades in equipment can be as large as buying |
| safer, and the improved mechanics of the paintball | | | | some of the higher quality guns, which can run to the |
| guns are making it easier. | | | | hundreds of dollars, or simply buying chest protectors, |
| People from all backgrounds are finding not only | | | | pads and higher quality helmets. |
| exercise and fresh air in playing this sport, but the | | | | Players can also have a lot of fun with paintball |
| stresses of daily life and work are melting away as | | | | grenades, which mark the opponent with a blast of |
| competitors blast their way across a paintball course. | | | | paint, simulating a hand grenade blast. Also available if |
| Today, paintball is played in organized leagues or in | | | | a player is so inclined, and willing to spend the additional |
| informal teams. There is also the free-for-all where it is | | | | money, are paint marker land mines. These are |
| one against everyone else in a survivor-type game. | | | | pressure-activated and blast the unsuspecting foe with |
| To get in on the action and enjoy the sport, players | | | | a paint blast when they step onto this land mine. |
| simply need to get some basic equipment and supplies. | | | | Most paintball players are casual and simply enjoy the |
| Of course, everyone needs a gun. This can run a full | | | | sheer fun and excitement of running and hiding and |
| range of types and prices. Beginners can find a good | | | | shooting away at paintball foes in an all-around fun |
| quality starter set for a reasonable price online. This will | | | | sport that is growing by leaps and bounds. |
| include a decent quality gun; CO2 tank, which powers | | | | |