| Paintball is an exciting sport that has a large legion of | | | | can be attached to most models of paintball guns |
| fans and devoted players. One thing that every | | | | several different locations. On most guns it hangs |
| paintball player needs to know, from the beginner to | | | | horizontally off the back, and they are just screwed in. |
| the semi-pro, is the essential paintball gear that every | | | | Some players prefer a vertical mount to keep the liquid |
| player needs to have before any game. | | | | (bad) CO2 on the bottom and out of the gun. Most |
| When talking about paintball gear, the first thing that | | | | rental places can provide the right equipment to keep |
| should come to mind is eye protection. Eye protection | | | | the games going. |
| is the most important piece of equipment you could | | | | There is an array of other pieces of paintball gear you |
| possibly invest in. Safety is always the primary | | | | will want. One is called a remote. A remote is a long |
| concern, and eye protection takes care of the one | | | | tube that allows you to carry your air tank on a back |
| major worry involved with paintball. It doesn't matter | | | | pack or belt. A light tube is attached to the gun. This is |
| whether you are playing at a field or in your backyard | | | | useful because it takes weight off the actual gun and |
| be sure to have your face protection on. | | | | makes it lighter, which makes it easier to lift, aim, and |
| The second most important piece of paintball gear is | | | | use. It is a cheap, but effective addition that usually |
| your paintball gun. Obviously without this, there is no | | | | runs only around $30-$40. |
| game to play. The paintball gun is also commonly | | | | Another piece of paintball gear is the belt pack. A belt |
| referred to as the "marker" because it "marks" other | | | | pack is usually worn around the belt and can hold |
| players. While it is very important to be familiar with | | | | extra supplies like extra air and paint. Experienced |
| your paintball gun, don't be intimidated. These are made | | | | players know how useful this can be. Also, you will |
| simply and are easy to figure out and maintain. Along | | | | always want a protective mask. As a side note: if you |
| with the paintball gun is the hopper. This is a plastic | | | | have prescription glasses you need to wear |
| bottle that holds your paintballs and allows them to | | | | underneath the helmet, find a "Scott mask." These fit |
| feed into the chamber. Basically, this is your ammo | | | | much better and will allow you to be much more |
| supply. Some are actually motorized to insure that | | | | comfortable and more effective during the game. As |
| another paintball will fall into place after one is shot. If | | | | for clothing, anything dark is acceptable. |
| you like to spray and pray, these are the ones for you. | | | | Paintball is a great game, but you need the appropriate |
| Some can hold up to 300 balls, others hold as few as | | | | paintball gear to make the most of any afternoon or |
| 40. All depends on style and preference. | | | | weekend excursion. |
| The air tank is also a critical part of paintball gear and | | | | |