| Many people are joining in on the excitement and fun | | | | person who is playing in a field may choose to wear |
| that is found playing the sport of paintball. This game is | | | | camouflage pants to help blend in to the area. |
| played by individuals dividing into two teams. The | | | | Someone who is playing in a blacked out arena may |
| teams then maneuver through obstacles around a | | | | choose to wear all black to help blend in. Some |
| designated field or indoor arena. The individuals shoot | | | | facilities have restrictions on certain colors that can be |
| at the opposing team's members while maneuvering | | | | worn during play. Knowing these restrictions ahead of |
| through the course. The object of the game is to get | | | | time helps players choose the best colors suitable for |
| as many as possible of the opposing team's members | | | | them. |
| out of the game without getting hit. | | | | Elbow and knee pads help protect the player in the |
| Many people who only play the game periodically will | | | | event that they fall, slide or perform any other move |
| use the paintball facility's weapons and protective gear. | | | | that may cause injury to these areas. Goggles are |
| These people usually wear old clothing that will be | | | | often worn to protect the player's eyes. Many players |
| thrown away or saved for the next game. People | | | | choose to wear paintball masks. Paintball masks |
| who join teams and play on leagues purchase their | | | | protect more of the player's face than just the eyes. |
| own gear. This gear usually includes several different | | | | Most facilities require some sort of eye protection |
| weapons, such as paintball markers and grenades. | | | | during the game. Some will also require elbow and |
| This gear will also include paintball pants, shirts and | | | | knee pads, but many do not. |
| other protective gear. | | | | There are many different paintball fields and indoor |
| The gear that is sold for paintball players is designed to | | | | arenas. Each facility has its own unique design and |
| help protect the wearer from serious injuries. Paintball | | | | setup. Most facilities follow the same rules and |
| pants are similar to pants that people who ride | | | | regulations as professional paintball leagues. Specific |
| motorcycles wear. These pants have padding to | | | | paintball pants and shirts are usually not required. |
| protect the player when paintballs hit their legs. These | | | | Paintball masks or goggles and other protective gear |
| pants also have areas that are a mesh material to | | | | are usually required. This requirement helps keep the |
| provide ventilation so that the player doesn't become | | | | number of injuries to a minimum and the players |
| extremely hot during the game. There are many | | | | coming back for more. |
| different styles of paintball pants to choose from. A | | | | |