| If you enjoy the sport of paintball, it can be a lot more | | | | extra pair of leggings or long johns and even a |
| enjoyable when you have the right clothes and | | | | long-sleeved undershirt to protect against paintball gun |
| paintball equipment. Although clothes are not going to | | | | assault. Remember that camouflage is one of the best |
| make you more competitive, they can make the game | | | | defenses against your enemies. Always wear dark |
| safer and a lot more fun. If you're familiar the sport and | | | | clothes, and also dark on the bottom of your shoes, |
| know what to purchase, that helps a lot. There are | | | | too. If your opponent takes five minutes to stare at a |
| many qualified experts to consult with at brick and | | | | tree limb before they figure out it's a person or not, |
| mortar paintball stores as well as online paintball stores. | | | | you know you're wearing the right clothing! |
| The most important piece of equipment to purchase | | | | A good paintball supply store should be able to offer |
| for this rugged, tough, action-packed game is a good | | | | you everything you need in the way of camouflage |
| pair of goggles. Don't try to substitute ski goggles or | | | | equipment. Try to avoid clothing with buttons or zippers |
| any other type of durable glass product. Paintballs | | | | for any hard surfaces. Paintballs can break very easily |
| travel at an enormous speed and you need | | | | against these types of surfaces. Wearing good, tough |
| industry-approved models that will protect your eyes. | | | | shoes is essential when you play the sport of paintball. |
| Try to cover as much bare skin as possible as you | | | | Try to wear a pair of rugged running shoes or |
| are less likely to get hurt by paintballs when they hit. | | | | sneakers that you're not afraid of getting dirty. They |
| Long pants, long-sleeved shirts and even gloves will | | | | will also offer you solid ankle protection and good |
| allow you to roll, crouch, slide, and do all the other | | | | traction. Wear shoes that have very good traction, as |
| essential moves safely. Paintball gear that is suited for | | | | you could lose the game if you slip and fall |
| the sport and, in most cases, especially designed for it, | | | | everywhere. If you bruise easily, you may want to |
| are your best bet. Wearing baggy outfits will help | | | | consider investing in extra paintball equipment like some |
| deflect some of the energy off of paintballs and will | | | | elbow pads, shin pads, cups for guys, and if you're a |
| make them less likely to bruise or break on you. Unless | | | | female player, purchase a cushion bra. Paintball can be |
| it is extremely hot outside, it's a good idea to wear an | | | | a lot of fun when you have the right paintball gear! |