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Article #319: Paintball : Six Steps To Getting Kitted Out And Ready For Action

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Paintball has become very popular all getting something comfortable but sturdy
over the world in recent years and which covers and supports the ankles is
commercial venues are popping up all the best. You need some dark clothes as well,
time. If you've tried it and love the camouflage combats are the best for
buzz of having bright pink bullets hiding in the bushes, and they'll make
whizzing past your ears at up to 300 you feel all soldier like.
feet-per-second as you crouch in a nest Step four
of brambles you might want to take it up OK, now you can get your marker, or gun
a bit more seriously. If so, you will if you want to sound a bit cooler about
want to get your own gear and gun so you it. Test as many as you can. There are
can repay some of those bruises. Read on indoor and outdoor versions and they can
to find out how to go about getting be air or CO2 powered. The CO2 is most
tooled up... common as it's cheaper and easy to refill
Step one but temperature of the tank affects the
Before you start getting tooled up you velocity of the paintballs, the N2/HPA
are gonna need some protection. Don't (nitrogen/high-pressure air) doesn't have
worry about your marker (gun) yet that problem but it costs more and isn't
concentrate on your mask. You ask any pro easily refilled. Do some research by
and they'll tell you that a good mask is asking other players what they use and
the most important thing and you'll why. You need to learn how to use the
certainly agree with them the first time guns features and what its limitations
you get shot in the face. Make sure the are; there are lots of little tweaks and
mask you choose has neck, forehead and modifications you can do to make it work
ear protection, you want to cover up as for you. Don't forget, just buying the
much as you can, you'll be grateful for best gun wont make you a better
it in the long run. Also ensure you have paintballer, you're still gonna get a
good peripheral vision when you have the good splattering unless you've got some
mask on, so you can see those bad guys talent and experience.
creeping up behind you. Consider the Step five
thermal types, which will reduce fogging, You're gonna need some ammo, so buy some
you can't take your mask off to de-mist paint balls in your favourite colour. Get
it half way through a game, not if you these little thin skinned gelatine
value the use of your eyes. capsules in 500, 1000 or 2000 round
Step two cases. They are water-soluble, non-toxic
Get some gloves; try several pairs to and non-caustic so they shouldn't cause
find the ones that fit the best. They any long term damage to even the most
need to be a snug fit while allowing full delicate of beings. Short term they sting
movement of the fingers. Try holding a like a bitch if they hit you at close
gun with the gloves on if you can to make range or in the wrong place and you'll
sure the all important trigger finger is have the bruises to prove it.
comfortable. Get a pair with armour or Step six
padding on the back and thick leather on Now you're ready to go off and play
the front, you will probably find paintball, if you're a beginner you
yourself on your hands and knees as some should make sure you play with some
point so you don't want to damage your experienced players who will help you
delicate hands do you... gain knowledge and teach you some tactics
Step three and strategies. Use commercial paintball
Get body protection. Knee and shin pads centres when you first start, the trained
are a good idea when you're scrambling staff will explain the safety rules and
around in the woods. Ladies will need a rules of the games. Paintballs can travel
chest protector and gentlemen should up to 300 feet-per-second so keep safety
definitely invest in an athletic cup. in mind at all times to avoid serious
Think about the footwear you need too, injury.






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