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There is a variety of paintball gear required when playing this
sport, not just the paintball gun or marker. To help ensure you
have all the proper equipment for this action-packed sport,
below is a list of gears each person must have before he or she
plays the sport.
1. The paintball mask is an essential piece of equipment that
will protect your face. Since most serious injuries incurred are
in the face, you are not allowed to play if you do not wear a
protective mask.
2. Eye protection is another important piece of protection.
Investing in a good set of goggles will prevent any splat of
paint for getting into your eyes.
3. Each person must have a paintball gun. The gun is used to
eliminate your opponent, and thus is a critical piece in your
arsenal. Remember to thoroughly research the different types of
guns available before making your selection.
4. Of course, you must also have paintballs to shoot at your
opponents. You should try to conserve your paintballs while
playing and only shoot when you have the target in site.
5. The hopper is another piece of paintball gear you can't do
without. The hopper is where your paintballs are placed.
Standard hoppers will load your gun at a rate of 12bps or less.
For faster guns, you will want an electronic hopper.
6. The barrel is used to guide the paintball towards the
intended target. Brass barrels are relatively inexpensive and
allow you to shoot in a straight path and at higher speeds
because there is reduced friction.
7. Having air supply is essential and is used in both guns and
pistols. Nitrogen and carbon dioxide are available. The carbon
dioxide is less expensive, but nitrogen is better.
There are other optional accessories such as belt packs, scopes
and kits that can give you an even greater advantage over your
opponent. Some accessories are also needed to keep your
paintball in good working condition. These include oil for
lubing your gun, a squeegee for cleaning the barrel, and extra
rings and seals.
The paintball gear that we listed above can be used as a basic
checklist for beginners as you research the sport and before you
begin making any purchases.
Playing paintball is great fun, but
the costs can run up quickly.
If you do not have the extra money, start with the basic gear
first, then purchase additional options as time goes on. Keep in
mind you must be fully protected when playing paintball, so
proper clothing and safety gear should be a top priority.
About the author:
John Purdy operates online paintball
stores, a website offering resources to discount supplies,
articles and other paintball information. Visit his site today
at: http://www.online-paintball-stores.com
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