| Paintball is an action game played by both men and | | | | color of the grass, trees or bushes. This will keep the |
| women, regardless of age and size. Each gun or rifle | | | | player less likely to be hit by paintball markers. |
| shoots small pellets filled with paintball markers instead | | | | Wear Running Shoes |
| of bullets. Unprotected skin will feel the sting of the | | | | Wear comfortable everyday running shoes, work |
| balls from the paintball guns fired from various | | | | shoes or hiking boots. Older shoes are already broken |
| directions. Wear slightly heavy protective outer | | | | in and will not hurt the feet during the heavier action |
| garments to act as a barrier between the paintball | | | | activities. A more experienced player might want to |
| markers and the body. The padding will keep the | | | | consider buying shoes or boots with cleats. |
| paintball markers from leaving a paint mark on the | | | | Hand Protection |
| clothing. | | | | Generally, knitted gloves will offer protection from the |
| Head and Face Protection | | | | impacts of the guns when shooting. Those new to the |
| One of the most prominent areas of the body that | | | | game can wear comfortable knit winter gloves. If the |
| needs protection is the head. When the paintballs fly | | | | fingers on the gloves make it difficult to pull the trigger |
| from every direction during the game, it is essential to | | | | of the paintball guns, then cut off the fingers of the |
| protect the head, face and eyes. Wear a soft baseball | | | | gloves. |
| cap backwards so the brim covers the neck. | | | | Protect the Eyes |
| Wear Comfortable Clothing | | | | In order to protect the eyes, wear goggles during |
| Do not wear heavy wintery pants or jackets even | | | | action play. They should fit snugly, feel comfortable |
| when the game is being played outdoors. The game | | | | and remain on for the entire game. Make sure they do |
| involves jumping, climbing and hiding. Wearing clothes | | | | not fall off when running or jumping. Try them out at |
| that are too heavy builds up a body sweat. Wear | | | | home before using them in paintball. |
| layers of clothes instead of one heavy garment and | | | | It is not necessary to buy expensive regulation |
| peel off one item at a time when the body feels too | | | | paintball-type clothing when learning the moves of the |
| hot. | | | | game. Play a few sessions and learn some strategy |
| Wear loose jeans. Keep those stylish jeans at home. | | | | before joining a team. In the meantime, it is important to |
| This game entails a lot of bending, running, jumping and | | | | wear any type of clothing that offers protection to the |
| sneaking. Do not wear bright colored clothing. In order | | | | skin, face and the head. |
| to blend in to the war zone, wear outer garments the | | | | |