| If you are looking for one of the most intense yet | | | | two types of tanks available - CO2 tanks and |
| exciting recreational activities then you should consider | | | | compressed air tanks. It is commonly believed that |
| paintball. Every year it is becoming more popular. It | | | | CO2 chambers are cheaper and cannot combust. |
| involves shooting paint pellets from replica weapons | | | | Expert players will usually recommend a CO2 tank for |
| whilst in an indoor or natural environment. To be a | | | | an effective and quicker shot. |
| successful competitor you will need to have the right | | | | It can take time to get the feel for a paintball gun. It |
| paintball accessories and equipment. | | | | helps if you maintain your weapon well. At first you |
| Apart from the gun you will need a pair of goggles, a | | | | may not be the best player. It takes many hours of |
| mask, an air tank, and the pellets. As you can see | | | | practice to become accomplished. Many people make |
| some accessories are for safety reasons and some | | | | paintball teams and fight against each other, do not get |
| are used as part of the game. Safety is essential in | | | | too concerned if you are not the best team player |
| paintball. It is important not to underestimate the pain | | | | initially. Over time this will change. |
| that can be caused by the pellets. If these were to hit | | | | Whatever paintball accessories you own and use it is |
| you in your eyes then serious damage can be caused. | | | | essential to keep them clean and in good working |
| Most pellets will travel at a speed of around 300 feet | | | | order. If there are any steel parts on your gun then |
| per second. | | | | these can rust if not looked after. The gun barrel and |
| It is also good to wear padded clothing. If you are shot | | | | chamber should be kept free of dirt to prevent |
| at close range then ordinary clothing cannot protect | | | | malfunctions. |
| you. You can easily bleed after being hit by a pellet if | | | | Paintball equipment doesn't have to be expensive. You |
| you do not have protective clothing. | | | | can find excellent deals by searching one of the many |
| You will not be able to play paintball without an air tank. | | | | specialist paintball websites. By investing a small |
| They are used for the firing mechanism of the gun. It is | | | | amount of money in the right accessories you will |
| the air that propels the pellet from the gun. There are | | | | improve your overall experience. |