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Friday, February 26, 2010
T68 Land Warrior
Monday, February 22, 2010
Paintball Kit or Package
If you are about to purchase a paintball kit to upgrade your current paintball marker or gun then you need to consider buying a paintball package instead. But before we help decide which option is better for you, it is better to first explain the differences between the two so you can make a more informed decision.
A paintball package typically comes with everything you need to get started. It will have a marker or gun, and depending on what kind of package it is, can also come with paintballs, a stock or magazine, a silencer, maybe a special barrel, and even possibly a grenade launcher. The kit will have all of the extras but does not come with a paintball marker. A paintball sniper kit for example can come with an extended barrel (maybe 18 inch or 20 inch), a silencer, a bipod, and usually a special scope (even red dot scopes). It will not however include the marker.
Now to figure out whether the paintball package or the paintball kit is the best choice. Of course, if you don’t have a paintball marker (gun) then you will have to purchase the whole package, but if you have a marker already and are looking to upgrade it with a kit then you first need to make sure that your marker is compatible with the kit you want to purchase. There are many different types of markers and some of them are only able to work with certain kits. The good news is that if you have a versatile marker such as the Tippman A5 then you can add many different accessories to make into an AK-47 or even a paintball sniper gun depending on what you need on the field on any certain day. This is great if you like to try different things such as being a sniper one day or using a machine gun the next. But if your marker is not compatible with the kit you want then you will need to just purchase the package.
If your marker is compatible you will then need to judge the condition of your current gun. How old is it? What kind of condition is it in? Does it have any rust? Do you already have problems with it? These are just a few of the questions you will need to ask yourself. If you do consider your marker to be worn or if you just want a new marker within the next few months then I would suggest getting the package anyway. You will spend less money by buying a versatile marker with a package and then purchasing additional kits depending on needs than by buying a kit for an old marker and trying to get a kit to upgrade it.
So with price being the main factor, if the kit you want isn’t compatible with your marker, if your current marker has seen it’s best days, or if you just want a new marker because of versatility or just wanting a new one then it is better to just purchase a package than to upgrade your current marker. It will be less expensive in the long run to buy a marker with a kit and then change kits.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Rules of Paintball
All the boys like to play wargames. And some girls like it too. Paintball is the coolest game for active people! Shut and run! Hide and ambush! «Kill» and win! Do the battle with your friends! Know the rules of Paintball.
General Rules
1. In each game a minimum of one person is elected as the Referee. His function is starting the game, stopping the game for paint checks, deciding the issues that may arise and ending the game. The Referee should have a whistle to make signals to start, to stop and to end the game.
2. If the player is hit by a paintball (marking pellet) and it breaks on him (his clothing, gun or equipment) he must left the game. He is «dead». It doesn’t matter whether the player is shot by a opposing player or a teammate (friendly fire). When a player is hit she or he have to instantly call themselves «out or deadman». The «killed» player must hold his gun over his head, continues to call out «out or deadman» and leaves the playing field by the shortest route.
3. If the paintball didn’t break when it hit the player it is not a killing shot and the player keeps alive. The strike by a splatter from a marking pellet is not considered as hit and the player continues the game. Sometimes players think that they were shot and start to call themselves «deadman», they left the field and after they discover that they are clean — but it’s too late, they can’t return into the game. That is the rule.
4. When two or more players mark each other at the same time, they all must be eliminated. A referee will decide who is to be eliminated when two or more players are marked.
5. If there is question as to whether a player has been marked, call for a «Paint Check». It is the task of the referee. In this case the game is stopped, all players remain where they are at until the referee solves the problem and restarts the game.
6. The length of game must be predetermined. Usually game runs 30 to 60 minutes. One of the function of The Referee is to keep track of the time. The time limit makes a game more aggressive.
7. If you play «Capture the flag», only one player is permitted to guard the flag at the station. In the case of eliminating of the guardian, she or he leaves the flag at the point where she or he got shot.
8. It is not allowed to player to move together with the barricades.
9. «Dead Man Silent». It means that «deadman» is not allowed to speak to any of the players when he lefts the field.
10. The captain is very important person in the team. At the meeting, he receives any final instructions and written notice of rules. After the battle, captains of both teams attend the calculation of the points done by the referee.
11. Every field has its boundaries. During the game, if player go outside of the boundaries he must leave the play field area at once. All shots fired from outside the Boundaries do not count.
12. A team will be disqualified if any player enters a playing field for a game without having signed a waiver.
Safety Rules
1. All players must wear long-sleeve shirts and full-length pants. Arms and legs must be fully covered during play by special equipment.
2. Do not take off the glasses or mask during a game.
3. It is prohibited to shoot from a distance less than 5 meters. The capsule leaves the barrel with an average speed of 80-100 m/sec., and this may lead to injuries. If the distance between two rival players is under 5 meters, the must increase the distance, or the referee stops the game.
4. If a player holds his or her gun with both hands stretched out over his or her head, it is banned to shoot at the player.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
10 Great Paintball Sites
1. Paintball.com – Paintball industry news, equipment reviews and more at this gathering place for new and experienced paintball players. Special areas for tourneyballers, woodsballers and new players with updated information on rules, formats, dates and locations. You’ll find a field locator, guns and gear information, paintball safety tips, a photo gallery and links to paintball suppliers. You can also talk with other paintball players in the forums. (www.paintball.com)
2. e-Paintball.com – Shop online for a full line of paintball guns, markers, gear, barrels, hoppers, harnesses, tubes and masks. You’ll find equipment from Spyder, Tippmann, DYE, Draxxus, more. (www.e-paintball.com)
3. Paintball at WARPIG.com – The World and Regional Paintball Information Guide provides a comprehensive resource for paintball news and information. Find technical gear data, product reviews, repair and modification instructions, tournament coverage, an events calendar, a recreational section and a listing of paintball stores and fields across the country and around the world. There’s also information for beginners, a photo gallery, paintball webcasting and a forum to talk to other paintballers. (www.warpig.com)
Paintball
Ten of the best sites about paintball. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Black Hoodie, .308 Rifle, Sporting Goods)
1. Paintball.com – Paintball industry news, equipment reviews and more at this gathering place for new and experienced paintball players. Special areas for tourneyballers, woodsballers and new players with updated information on rules, formats, dates and locations. You’ll find a field locator, guns and gear information, paintball safety tips, a photo gallery and links to paintball suppliers. You can also talk with other paintball players in the forums. (www.paintball.com)
2.PBNation.com – Best paintball forum on the web.
3. Paintball at WARPIG.com – The World and Regional Paintball Information Guide provides a comprehensive resource for paintball news and information. Find technical gear data, product reviews, repair and modification instructions, tournament coverage, an events calendar, a recreational section and a listing of paintball stores and fields across the country and around the world. There’s also information for beginners, a photo gallery, paintball webcasting and a forum to talk to other paintballers. (www.warpig.com)
4. PBReview.com – Read paintball gun and equipment reviews here, watch paintball videos, use the paintball field locator for games and tournaments, discuss your favorite games, guns or fields in the forums and shop for paintball gear. Recent reviews include Spyder markers, Tippmann pistols, Stryker barrels, as well as fields in California, Oklahoma and Florida. (www.pbreview.com)
5. Paintball Jungle – San Francisco Bay area paintball field and park offers information on location, pricing, field maps, events, corporate team building and a weekly gun giveaway. Watch videos of the San Francisco Hornets, the world’s largest paintball team, and shop for DVDs and clothing here, including Hornets gear. You can also follow the action with the Paintball Battle Cam video or browse through a photo gallery. (www.paintballjungle.com)
6. PBJunkie.com – The Ultimate Paintball Community.
7. Paintball Movie Clip at UpcomingHorrorMovies.com – View a three-minute clip here of the Spanish survival flick Paintball, which revolves around eight strangers convening for an intense, expert-only paintball retreat that devolves into an anything-goes struggle for individual survival. (www.upcominghorrormovies.com)
8. Shell Shocked Takes Paintball to a New Level Near Houma Armory – June 2009 article about a Louisiana paintball facility is also a good introduction to paintball, how it’s played, its popularity, safety, events, leagues, and more. (www.tri-parishtimes.com)
9. Paintball.org – Home of the Paintball Sports Trade Association (PSTA), designed to increase awareness, acceptance and participation in paintball all over the world. Features latest news, videos, information and multiple links on paintball history, safety, how to play, more. Site also offers an industry forum, field and store locator, and events calendar. (www.paintball.org)
10. Bucs Enjoy Paintball Outing – June 2009 article reports on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ final day of mini-camp, which began with a morning outing of paintball as a final team-building exercise. (www.pewterreport.com)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Making Paintball Cost Less
The sport of paintball can be quite costly sometimes especially when it becomes addictive. It can be made to cost less if a few steps are taken and maybe a few sacrifices also. You do have to make adjustments in how you play and how you shop.
An easy way to make your paintball expenses to drop is to team up. You do this by getting a group of friends or teammates to go in to buy items or by just borrowing someone’s cleaning supplies and allen keys. Another guy may already have the goggle cleaner. Maybe someone has an extra gun laying around or the extra parts you need that they are willing to part with for little or maybe even nothing if they are a good friend. Anyway I think you get the idea.
You may also want to look at where you play. It may cost less to play at a field that may be a little further distance but you can save money if you can carpool and save gas. If you already do something like this then it may be in your interest to look for fields that are closer but may have a little higher admission fee especially for groups. Then there is always the idea of creating your own field and avoiding the admission fees altogether
Avoiding unnecessary purchases can also go a long way towards cutting costs. Hold off on those frivolous purchases like that cool upgrade that is really only aesthetic. Don’t buy those grenades you saw online the other day. Who knows you may even find that you can get better deals later (how many times have you bought something only to see it on sale the next week) or that really didn’t need it after all. But if you must buy then consider buying something used. You can shop online at auction sites or maybe even a yard sale or flea market. If you are one that doesn’t like used then you should at least shop around especially online. Things are usually cheaper online than in a shop or at a field and many offer free shipping on items. And always send in your warranty card on new items and make sure you maintain your stuff. That can go a long way towards making your investment last and having fewer headaches while playing.
Buying paintball is a recurring expense that becomes the most expensive cost for most players. Taking a few steps can lower this expense as well. The easiest way to lower paint cost is to change the way you play. This is done by taking your gun off of auto and by picking and choosing your shots more wisely. Going to cheaper paint can lower this cost also buy can lead to less reliable accuracy and function of your gun. It can also make cleanup and maintenance more difficult. The best advice I can give is to use your friends and teammates and buy paint in bulk. There are even choices out there that will fit any weapon caliber so the type of guns your group has does not make this impossible. A little trickier way to make your paint less costly is to change the rules you play by. Do this by having a game that limits your ammo. You can play a game that only gives players one hopper or even limit the game to a low number of rounds. The tricky part comes in if you have to coax a field manager or another team to accept the new rules. A lot less tricky if you have your own field.
Using all of these little tricks can really lower your costs and make those paintball afternoons even more enjoyable. I don’t know about you but the less I spend on my hobbies then the more I can reward myself by playing. Also helps with getting permission from the other half when I want to go and play especially if there is a road trip involved.
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