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You Don't Have To Be Pro To Own Great Paintball Gear

Give yourself a pat on the back, you're taking the plunge and are finally looking for some new paintball gear! Well that's great, because I'm going to show you all the different kinds of paintball gear you can acquire to feel safe and look cool!

Looking For Paintball Gear And Supplies?

Maybe you already know what you're looking for and just need a little more information to make the purchase? Or are you just wanting to check out the different kinds of paintball accessories and supplies available?

You Deserve This...

Paintball GearStop denying yourself of what you deserve, you've been putting off playing paintball for far to long now. Don't you want to be out on that paintball field tagging your friends and looking cool doing it?

Well just like anything, you're going to need the tools to do the job. Most new players seem to overlook the importance of owning some great quality paintball equipment.

Why should you own great paintball gear? Well, it will build confidence, keep you safe, and have all the players looking up to you in awe, it really is a win, win situation.

What Kind Of Player Are You?

Paintball GearRookie or not, it doesn't matter, you have to start somewhere, and what better way to start then by learning from my experiences. Hey I'm here to help you, don't you want to go play paintball? Well, listen up, and I'll hook you up with the know-how to get started, be safe and all that jazz.

Whether or not you're a new guy, or a Pro, paintball requires you to wear the proper paintball equipment. Safety is one of the most stressed aspects of Paintball.

Because of a few mishaps in the past, major mainstream media has dubbed paintball "unsafe" which is totally ridiculous and simply not true, as you will see in the video clips on this page. 

Point is, you're going to need to get suited up in the proper paintball gear and equipment, and I'm going to outline it all for you. 

What To Bring?

This guy outlines 5 things you should always have in your gear bag

Equipment You Must Have To Play Paintball

Mask/Goggles

Ahh, introducing your best friend (your mask), and the most important piece of safety equipment you'll need to play paintball.  First and foremost a mask protects your eyes and entire face.  I can't stress this enough, never, and I mean NEVER take off your paintball mask during a game, for obvious reasons, you risk losing your eye, or damaging your pretty face. 

Masks usually sell from $15 and up to $110 for high quality Paintball Gearones.  Just to name a few companies, Dye, Empire, and JT all sell great high quality masks.  When looking for a mask, you want to ask yourself a few things...

  • First, does if feel nice and comfortable on your face? Trust me, you don't want a paintball mask that doesn't fit snug. So try on a few pairs and see how they fit, if there's any discomfort whatsoever, move on to the next mask.  After all, you're going to be wearing this mask all day, so you want goggles that don't peave you off (to be blunt).
  • Second, make sure that the view you have through the lenses is good, and when I say good, I mean you have very nice peripheral vision capabilities.  Your field of view is important, because you can't hit what you can't see!
  • TPaintball Gearhirdly, you want a paintball mask that has the best resistance to fogging. Paintball masks will usually fog up when you're playing a game, due to different temperature fluctuations.  Look for a mask that has a thermal lense, this will reduce fogging considerably.  You can also buy a fan for the inside of your mask to also minimize fogging.

A Paintball Gun/Marker

You're going to need a Paintball Gun obviously. Paintball Guns are pretty self explanatory, so I don't feel I need to explain why this is a must have piece of equipment.

Good entry level markers are easy to find.  Just to name a few companies, Tippmann, and Spyder Paintball Guns are great beginner markers. Check out some of the Paintball Stores if those don't meet your Paintball Gear
requirements. Paintball stores will have most, if not everything you need for paintball markers.

Hopper/Loader

This is attached to the top of your paintball marker, and holds your paintballs. Most hoppers if not all of them hold around 200 rounds (paintballs). There are two main Paintball Geartypes of hoppers...

  • Gravity Feed Hoppers
  • Electronic Hoppers

Gravity feed hoppers are just that, gravity takes care of the paintballs as they drop into the breach.  Electronic hoppers feed balls through your marker a lot faster then gravity feed, but tend to be more pricey.  If you're just starting I suggest just going with the gravity feed hoppers, they're your basic loader.

C02 or HPA Tank

When you decide to play paintball for the first time, you're going to need a Paintball Gearpropellant. Ultimately, this is what makes the paintball fly out of your marker, and it comes in a tank in the form of C02, or HPA (High Pressure Air).  Generally if you're new to paintball, and plan on playing in the woods, then you will probably use C02.

Still with me? ok good, we're almost done, on to the last piece of your arsenal...

Paintballs (Ammo)

Paintball GearYou're going to need to buy some Paintballs, one of the more obvious reasons being you need something to shoot (tag) people with.

Prices can range from thirty to a hundred bucks for paintballs. The higher the price usually means the higher the quality.  Going off topic, Yes it does hurt to get hit by a paintball, but don't worry, you'll live. 

Check out my Paintballs page to learn more.

What To Carry In Your Gear Bag

A more detailed look at what to bring to the paintball field in your gear bag.

Paintball Equipment And Supplies

Paintball GearClothing and shoes are very important when deciding to play paintball for the first time. It is good to have some sort of rain proof jacket, and some durable footwear.

High tops or boots will do just fine for woodsball, because they will for the most part stay dry, and protect you from any ankle sprains.

You're going to need a way to carry extra paintballs while you're playing paintball. These are what you call paintball Pods, which is essentially an ammo clip.

These can be worn on a pod pack which is a belt that's strapped around your waist, or are sometimes sewn onto a tactical paintball vest. Most players carry 4-5 of these pods while they play a game, making reloading easy.

Paintball GearGet yourself a squeegee, most paintball guns come with these already.  When a paintball breaks in your barrel, these little guys are meant to clean them so you can keep firing more paintballs.  All you do is stick it through one end, and pull it out the other bringing all the excess paint with it.

Do you want to run around the paintball field with confidence? Then please consider these pieces of equipment...

  • Knee And Elbow Pads: You will be crawling and kneeling most of the day. Knowing you can dive behind a bunker at a moments notice, while minimizing damage to your body is a good feeling.
  • Vest, Neck Guard, And Gloves: These will absorb most of the shock from flying paintballs.
This reminds me of a paintball story a few years back, when I didn't wear a neck guard.  As I was searching for the last guy on the field, who was hiding and camouflaged, it wasn't more then 10 feet and he shot me in the neck.  This didn't tickle to say the very least, so get a neck guard for your children, and that means you too tough guy.

Tools For Maintenance

This guy is excellent, and explains all the tools you'll need to keep your gear maintained.

Top 3 Paintball Masks!!

These are your best bet for style, comfort and safety.

#1 :: Dye I3 Paintball Mask

Paintball Gear Dye

#2 :: Empire E-Vents Paintball Mask

Paintball Gear Empire E-Vents

#3 V-Force Paintball Mask

Paintball Gear V-Force

:: Part 1 :: How To Clean Your Mask/Goggles

This guy is great, here he shows you how to clean your mask.

:: Part 2 ::

Safety Issues For Concerned Parents

SAFETY FIRSTAs I say safety first, fun second! If you're going to play paintball, do it the right way the first time, and avoid losing an eye, or spraining your ankle.

 

  • Always wear your mask when you're playing.
  • Wear proper footwear; high tops, boots or anything that supports your ankles is good. 
  • Gloves for your hands, they'll absorb most of the impact from a flying paintball.
  • Wear knee pads and elbow pads, because you're probably going to be crawling and kneeling a lot. 

Parents don't be alarmed, this can all seem overwhelming, but just make sure your child is wearing a mask and wearing the other paintball gear I mentioned, and he/she will be fine.

Paintball Is Safer Than You Think...

A quick paintball video clip outlining how safe paintball really is.

Like to see something added to this page? Have any questions or concerns? Don't hesitate to email me at...

YourPaintball@gmail.com

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