Tips For Choosing The Best Paintball Gear

By Mattie MacDonald


Paintball is a fun activity enjoyed by a wide range of people. It can be a great way for companies to enjoy a bit of team building outside the usual work structure. It can also be a fun birthday party or a great way for people to unwind during the weekend and unleash the stress of the working week. Whatever the reason you can come prepared for the fun with the best paintball gear.

The first and most important consideration is your safety. This means that whether renting or purchasing you need a proper mask to start with. From a practical point of view this shields your eyes so that if you get hit with a projectile it will not blind you. In terms of the game having a clear visor makes it easier to see and move around.

Broadly speaking there are two styles of paintballing. The first is Woodball. Generally this is what people tend to think of when someone says they are going to play paintball. The idea is that they are going to go into the woods in a mock combat style and often half the fun is playing an adult version of playground army games.

Furthermore the jackets you wear should also be of the best quality to minimise the pain of the impact of a paintball hitting you. It is also worth wearing thick clothes while playing rather than exposed skin. Exposed skin will result in more injuries and they will be more painful. If you have ever played the game you will know that a projectile bursting during the game can hurt!

There is also the marker to consider. This is in effect what people refer to the paintball gun. There are electronic ones that allow you to fire more than one ball at a time and adjust it. Alternatively if you prefer to only fire once a mechanical trigger works better or you can use a pump trigger that you pump each time you fire. The one you choose will depend on what you feel comfortable playing with and so there is an element of trial and error. Remember with these mechanisms CO2 or HPA gas canisters need to be purchased in order to ensure that the markers fire properly.

The balls themselves are important to consider. Often a venue will insist that you use theirs. Be wary because some paints will do better in different conditions than others. It is worth reading reviews as this will make it easier to plan for different games and different environments.

One of the most crucial aspects to consider is personal safety. Masks should be safely fastened and it should be easy to see through. Thick clothing is recommended to minimise the risk of injuries. While this may be more uncomfortable in hotter conditions it is better than your skin getting hit by paintballs.

You can find numerous places that sell paintball equipment online. Ideally you should look at a range of sites and compare what they have to offer. A lot of them will also have customer reviews so you can get feedback from people who have used the products before and this will make it easier to make an informed choice.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment