| After you've bought the basic paintball equipment such | | | | faster. |
| as the paintball marker, mask, and safety devices, | | | | Replacement Mask Lens: |
| there are some important paintball supplies you need | | | | You can get yourself into big trouble if the lens of your |
| to consider before you really start playing a game of | | | | paintball mask lens crack and you don't a replacement. |
| paintball. These little accessories and supplies can | | | | This is because most tournament organizers will not |
| come in quite handy if you want to put yourself in an | | | | allow you to play without proper safety equipment. It is |
| advantageous position when playing with other | | | | also unsafe, so always have extra lens handy in case |
| opponents. | | | | of emergencies. Also remember to never use masks |
| Paintball Gun Oil: | | | | with lens that's been overused, or is wearing out. |
| Paintball markers/guns tend to weather after constant | | | | Squeegees: |
| use. In order to prevent this or slow down the | | | | The barrel or breach of the paintball gun may collect |
| progress, use paintball gun oil. The oil also helps | | | | dust or paintball debris. Use squeegees to clean these |
| operate your gun smoothly which is a prerequisite if | | | | out. A clean and well-lubed barrel is essential for the |
| you want to win in a game of paintball. However, | | | | smooth operation of the marker so, it'd be a great idea |
| remember to buy good quality oil from a dealer, which | | | | if you could carry an extra squeegee before joining a |
| might or might not be specified by the manufacturer. | | | | game. |
| Spare Batteries: | | | | Barrel covers: |
| If you use a paintball gun that a hopper that runs on | | | | Barrel covers such as barrel plugs and barrel socks |
| batteries, remember to always double check if you | | | | prevents accidentally fired paintballs to cause any |
| have extras with you before the game starts. It can | | | | harm by blocking exit. A barrel sock is more effective |
| be very inconvenient if you run out of fuel while out at | | | | in reducing the possibility of the safety equipment being |
| the field. Buy high quality batteries that will last for a | | | | detached from the marker/gun barrel. Always carry |
| few good hours. | | | | one to ensure that no one gets hurt. |
| Gun Manual and Allen Wrenches: | | | | Extra Parts such as O-rings & Cupseals: |
| You're going to need to disassemble your paintball | | | | Paintball guns can malfunction due to small, seemingly |
| marker once in a while, in order to clean or fix it. You | | | | unimportant but vital parts such as the O-rings and |
| should always have the gun manual and an Allen | | | | Cupseals, which may become defective in the middle |
| wrench with you so that if, in an emergency, you need | | | | of a game. Do not let your game suffer because you |
| to take apart your gun, there shouldn't be any hassles | | | | forget to extra parts. |
| of not having a diagram, or a tool to help you work | | | | |