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Article #119: Snow Ball? Dressing For Winter Paintball

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Don't let Mother Nature throw your perhaps a "robbers" knit hat the also
paintball addiction out in the cold! You covers the face, or perhaps a face shield
can still play paintball, and in comfort, worn by skiers. Finding a hat the covers
in the winter weather. Of course, you your head and ears will be crucial to
could just play indoors, but why let your comfort and your health.
skiers and riders be the only ones who You'll want to be protected from head to
have fun in the white stuff. This toe. We just talked about the importance
article will tell you what to wear to of wearing a hat. The proper shoes are
keep your game going strong- no matter important to not only keep your toes
how cold it might be on the field. warm, but also to provide the best
The first thing, and probably most footing. You will want to have a better
obvious, is to dress in layers. As a tread on the bottom of your shoes since
paintball player, you may already dress snow can make the ground slippery. (You
in layers to cut down on bruising. know, like snow tires!) Also, waterproof
However, in the winter, you can take it shoes will keep dampness from getting in
one step further and add some thermal and prevent freezing phalanges. Doubling
underwear. Cover that with a turtleneck up on warm socks is a good idea as long
and a sweater and then perhaps a jacket. as you can still move comfortably.
If during play you begin to get hot, you Brining along a dry pair of socks would
can easily remove a layer. But, not be a smart idea as well.
being warm enough will be very You will still need protective eye gear.
uncomfortable. In addition to your goggles, you may want
Next, you want to make sure that your to wear sunglasses. The sun can be
hands are protected. Frostbite can set damaging in the winter. It may not be
in rather quickly in extreme cold temps, warming you up, but its rays can still be
and its first victim is usually fingers harmful to the eyes. There are
and toes. The trick here is that your anti-glare goggles available as well.
fingers have to fit through the trigger Aside from clothing, you can also keep
hole. That said you must choose your your body warm by brining a thermos full
glove carefully. There are plenty of of hot chocolate or coffee. After
fleece gloves that are thinner and keep playing a game, it could be the cherry on
hands very warm. Check around at ski top to keep you warm.
shops, ATV apparel shops and even In addition, you will want to be kind to
paintball supply stores to find a your equipment. Sometimes, plastic can
selection of gloves that allow both crack in extreme cold temps, so try to
movement and plenty of warmth. keep the equipment dry and protect it as
Going along with frostbite attacking your much as possible.
fingers and toes first, heat escapes from So, with these tips, you can take your
your head first. That said it is crucial paintball game out of the indoors and
to wear a hat. If it is really cold, into a real winter wonderland.






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