Paintball is one of the extreme sports. Once someone starts playing him or she may not like to stop at all. Players require money to play safe game. It is possible to play safe paintball game and get fun only when he or she has enough money in possession. A part of the money will be utilized for quality paintball gear including the paintball markers.

Deciding the Paintball Type

Ordinarily there are two types of paintball games. One of them is “woodsball” and the other one is “speedball”. However, there are multiple sub categories for these two main categories. While the former is played in woods the later is played in the inflatable bunkers. At the same time it is necessary to carry the proper paintball gear ensuring safe play. In fact it is safety that counts in the game of paintball.

Priority of Purchase

One of the first purchases would be the paintball mask. It should be well fitted for the user and should offer accurate amount of coverage for them. Using thermal lens masks helps because masks often become fogged. Ordinarily there are two types of paintball games. One of them is woodsball and the other one is speedball. However, there are multiple sub categories for these two main categories. While the former is played in woods the later is played in the inflatable bunkers. At the same time it is necessary to carry the proper paintball markers ensuring safe play. In fact it is safety that counts in the game of paintball.

Well Fitted Gear

Naturally the first purchase would be the paintball mask. It should be well fitted for the user and should offer accurate amount of coverage for them. Using thermal lens masks helps because masks often become fogged. Masks are great protection against caliber paintballs that could be dangerous to open eyes and faces.

Protective Measures

At times while playing with equipments like the caliber paintballs it would be good wearing protective clothing to prevent injuries and irritating feelings. Moreover the protection is not only from the paintballs but also from sweat and other irritating components. But the most important protective measure would be to chronograph the market to the acceptable levels of below 300 FPS. While bruising might still result, it will reduce the chances of larger harms to the body due to impact.

Last but not the least; do not forget the barrel cover, a great protective device.

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The paintball barrel is just as crucial as the paintball gun itself used to propel the paintball through the barrel. Without a proper suitable paintball barrel, a player, regardless of his experience and good aim, will find it very hard to hit the target within time. A high quality barrel and paint to bore match will significantly increase the accuracy and the ball on ball precision, very important in the world of paintball. With this article we will offer a few tips regarding how to choose a paintball barrel.

1. Set up a budget and stick to it. You need to know that barrels can be bought as a single barrel or as a kit. The first ones cost around 40-50 dollars while the kits go from 75 dollars up to 175 dollars for the complete models.

2. Now, choosing the barrel type. You need to answer yourself the following question: do you need a single barrel or a barrel kit? The kit will allow the player to match the size of the barrel bore. The bore is the distance inside the barrel. The paint size varies from .683 to .696 which means that the correct paint to match the barrel will give you the much needed maximum accuracy.

3. Choosing the length of the barrel. A shorter barrel will give the player more mobility while the longer barrels will provide more accuracy. Most of the paintball players use 12″-14″ barrels. Of course, there are some players that enjoy using a 16″ barrel in woods, but you need to know that these types of barrels require more gas to propel the paintball. More than 16″ is overkill, at least in our opinion and there is a great drop in accuracy in a 10″ barrel. The choice is up to you of course.

4. Barrel kits. Such kits allow the paintball player to chance back bores and front lengths. The more experienced paintball players use these kits as they provide the best accuracy with any given paint. Here are some recommended barrel kits that paintball players use on a regular basis:

a) Powerlyte Sceptor (2000 series);

b) JJ Edge;

c) Smart Parts Freak (stainless steel inserts);

d) Dye Ulralite;

e) TI Longbow.

5. If you consider that a barrel kit is out of your price range, you need to start looking for a reliable single barrel. Here are a few examples of good single barrels:

a) J&J Ceramic – has a Teflon/ceramic coating to help the barrel clean better through ball breaks;
b) Lapco Bigshot – a rather loud to some but a great barrel for the price;
c) CP .689 – a rather popular barrel by a good company.

6. If by any chance you find someone that has the barrel you are planning on purchasing, give it a try on the paintball field. You must check for accuracy and marker balance.

7. The last obvious step would be to purchase the desired product. Check at your local paintball store, online shops and in paintball forums.

Good luck.

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CO2 can exist as a liquid and a gas; and your air tank can be filled with a combination of both at any given time.  Obviously, your paintball gun uses it as a gas for power, however when liquid CO2 enters the valve of your marker, it can not only cause unpredictable spikes in velocity, but it can also damage the o-rings inside your gun.  The velocity spikes from liquid CO2 will cause your marker to shoot erratically, causing some balls to lob, some to short normal and some to fall short.

There are several ways to avoid getting liquid into your paintball gun.  The first thing to do is to point your marker upwards when you’re not shooting it; keeping your gun from pointing downward will keep the liquid CO2 in the rear of the tank.  Some paintball guns come with angled ASAs; this is a part on the handle/grip of the gun that angle the CO2 tank downward, keeping the tip of the marker up.  You can also install a piece called an ‘anti-siphon’; this helps to allow only air into your paintball gun.  You can also upgrade with an expansion chamber or regulator; this acts as an extra chamber that will catch any liquid before it gets into the gun.

If liquid CO2 has entered your paintball marker, you will know because visible white jets exit out of the barrel when you shoot.  If this happens, simply point your barrel up towards the sky and shoot your gun about 10 times until the white ‘snow’ jets quit coming out.  Then don’t point it downward for a while so no more liquid can get in.  Make carrying your paintball gun (with your barrel pointing up) like this a habit and you will get less liquid in it.

CO2 tanks used for paintball guns are called ‘Pin Valve Tanks’.  They are cheap, easy to find and quick to fill.  They come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Sizes of CO2 tanks is referred to by the amount of CO2 (the combination of liquid and gas) that the tank is designed to hold.  The smallest refillable CO2 cylinder for paintball markers is 30 grams, while the largest most common is 20 ounces.  Some CO2 tanks hold the same amount of air but have different shapes; for example some 9oz. tanks are long and narrow (shaped like a cigar) while others look like a small version of a 20oz. tank.

You can get your CO2 tanks refilled in a number of different places.  Commercial paintball parks/fields always have air tank refill stations.  Wal-Mart used to have a great CO2 tank exchange program and many players relied on this, however for some reason the retail giant has chosen ‘air soft’ instead of paintball and no longer offers this service.  You may also find CO2 tank refills at commercial air tank supply companies; find out where your local hospital gets their tanks refilled.  Gun or firearm stores also tend to offer tank refills (for air guns they may sell).  Also consider checking with your local fire department or even a fire extinguisher supply company if you have one close to you.  Bass Pro Shops also offer this service in case you live close enough to one of these outlet stores.

When refilling your CO2 tank, make sure it’s completely empty; you cannot ‘top off’ your tank.  If you haven’t emptied your tank completely, you will need to use up more air before getting it filled.  It’s best to let the people you take it to refill your tank.  There is a slight element of danger involved with filling a CO2 tank and it’s smartest to let someone do it for you who has experience.  If you invest in a refill station, go somewhere who fills tanks to learn the proper safety procedures first.

Decide on what size CO2 tank to buy based on it’s length, weight and how many shots it will give you.  The number of shots you get is not exact; it depends on many factors (like the type of paintball marker you use, outside temperature, etc.).  As an estimate, here are how many shots different sized CO2 tanks will offer…
4 oz. – 150-200 shots
9 oz. – 450-500 shots
12 oz. – 500-600 shots
20 oz. – 600-650 shots

When buying a CO2 tank, your best bet is to purchase them new.  Use extreme caution when buying a used CO2 tank!  It might look like new on the outside but there could be defects on the inside that’s not visible to the naked eye.  New CO2 tanks are very affordable with the largest size usually costing under $30.  Used CO2 tanks can be dangerous to use and should be ‘hydrotested’.  Hydrotesting is a safety procedure that tests the integrity of your tank and whether it’s safe to get refilled.  If you own a CO2 tank for more than a year (and plan on continuing with it), you should have it hyrotested.  This procedure however, is fairly expensive and it’s generally more cost effective to simply buy a new tank. 

If you insist on using a used tank, do not try to refill or use a CO2 tanks that appears damaged with dents or deep scratches.  Unscrew your tank slowly and carefully from your paintball gun or remote line to make sure nothing happens to the threads on the tank and avoid dropping it.  If you notice the tank is starting to unscrew from it’s valve (brass part), stop right away!  If a pressurized tank comes off the valve, it can become a missile and can easily cause injury or even death.  Incidents like this are extremely rare, but it never hurts to be too careful.  Always allow a professional to install new parts to your CO2 tank.   

Taking proper care of your CO2 tank is easy and will prolong it’s life and safety of use.  Apply oil to your tank o-ring every now and then and replace the o-ring if you notice it’s drying out, warped or has any cracks or frays.  Extra CO2 tank o-rings are cheap and easy to come by; make sure you have some extra to keep this part of your tank fresh for a better seal.  It’s also smart to purchase a thread-saver cap to protect the threads on top of your tank from getting bent/messed up.  Never force a tank in or out of your paintball marker; crossthreading your tank into the ASA can be expensive to repair.  Store your CO2 tank in a cool, temperature regulated environment; do not keep your tank next to a heat source – the CO2 can expand in the tank and cause it to malfunction or even become a safety hazard.  If you have something installed on your tank (like a new valve or an on/off switch), make sure the loc-tight is totally dry before using it.

Overall, CO2 tanks are cheap, easy to maintain and generally last a long time if you take care of them.  If you use your tank regularly, consider buying a new one every year regardless of what it looks like.  The best way to protect against scratches and dings is to purchase a tank cover; these will greatly prolong the life of your tank.  Knowing more about the properties of CO2 and how to take care of your tank will make your tank investment last longer and allow you to focus more on playing paintball than dealing with problems.

Dan Levesque is the owner and operator of a successful online paintball retail store, http://www.choicepaintballguns.com.

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The world of extreme sport saw the dawning of new and cutting edge games such as the custom paintball and air soft. Custom paintball is one strategic and military – orientated game which requires not only physical abilities and endurance, but also psychological and psychology conditioning. Custom paintball has pre-requisites so that players would experience high level of performance in their game.

What custom paintball gear is critical to have?

Custom paintball guns are paintball gears which a lot of fans spend a large amount of their cash on. There are different relying of paintball guns depending on the user’s discretion and private, distinct desires. As an example, the player’s style and methods in playing the game is an important determinant as to the kind of new or used paintball marker to purchase.

What sorts of plan are you use in custom paintball?

It’s important that the gun has a quicker way of loading paint for faster shooting. Many upgrade marker kits are available for better performance, but to be more effective, there are other guns which are more fitted to your requirements without the pricey upgrades.

Another style of combat is a sniper type system or attack. In this case, a gun that can assure more accuracy from distant places or locations is of utmost option. A pump sniper paintball gun is OK for this need and style. A good magazine for your marker similarly plays an imperative role. Other stuff to consider are upgradability, manufacturer and comfort in using this equipment in the period of your game.

What are important features of a custom paintball?

For instance, you must have a selection of upgrade options for your custom paintball gun. This means it can keep up with the constant and growing need of its user at any point in time. Likewise, it’s important that your gun is very much in compatibility to your body system therefore comfy to use. Finally , the brand of producer of your marker should be reliable enough in manufacturing top of the range custom paintballs.

Likewise , web stores also offer great lines of paintball gears and necessities.

Custom paintballs have definitely taken the sector of sports by force, and in a brief period, short time period, that is. Therefore, it is always imperative to consider accessing them with great discretion and smart judgment.

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]]> http://www.paintballdiscountsupply.com/blog/the-world-of-custom-paintball/feed 0 http://www.paintballdiscountsupply.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-paintball http://www.paintballdiscountsupply.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-paintball#comments Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:25:22 +0000 admin http://www.paintballdiscountsupply.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-paintball Getting serious about paintball? Organizing weekend games would possibly not be doing the trick anymore and if you are like lots of paintball enthusiasts out there then it might be time to bring your game to a totally new level. What are your options? You can start a local tournament or maybe register a paintball organization. But if you wish to take things beyond just play then perhaps it’s time you join a professional league. NPPL paintball or the nation’s Pro Paintball League has evolved into one of the most premiere leagues in paintball. The league has been growing rapidly and attracting thousands of players from all over the country. This is maybe the best location for you and your buddies to strut your stuff so as to speak.

NPPL paintball is one the 2 biggest organized paintball competitions that travel across America each year. It’s the most famous and largest seven-man paintball competition in America. It holds 5 main paintball events each year and opens t registration to all paintball enthusiasts of all levels and ages.

The NPPL paintball contest draws players not only due to the money prize but also the prospect of climbing up the tiers into higher ranks until becoming authorized executives. The contests ranking scheme is descending and are as follows:

D3
D1

Players are sorted out in in these divisions to make sure that skills are matched proportionally and eventualities like professional groups being fighting against amateur groups will not occur. The regular NPPL season often starts around March and finishes on October with games being played each month.

The NPPL paintball tournament field is regulated at the standard of 180 feet length and 100 feet width. Each team side has a start box with the team flag which both 7 man team will consider their home base. Rules sensible it pretty much matches the standard capture-the-flag paintball game rule set, the main twist is that there’s a referee who oversees the full event.

Getting into a professional league like NPPL paintball is the following best step if you are prepared to bring your game to a new and more difficult paintball playing field.

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