Are you looking to play paintball?
Don’t spend all your time indoors trying to beat the high scores, get the top battle royale kill, or be the last man standing. Instead, get out of the house with some paintball friends and split the cost of some paintball gear that you need.
What kind of gear do you need? We will review some essential items you need to get out there and play paintball.
Read on to find what you need to stay competitive and safe.
Paintball Guns
The most crucial factor in choosing a paintball gun is finding one comfortable for you to hold and shoot. Finding a durable gun that can withstand the rigors of paintball is also essential.
You can view some paintball gun starter kits here.
A Hopper or Magazine
They hold the paintballs that you will shoot at your opponents. There are many types and sizes of hoppers, so it is essential to choose one that is right for you.
Smaller hoppers hold less paint but are easier to carry and can be reloaded quickly. Larger hoppers hold more paint but are bulkier and can be more challenging to reload during a paintball game.
Paintballs
Paintballs are the projectiles used in the sport of paintball—spherical gel capsules filled with water-soluble dye designed to break upon impact.
Paintballs are not dangerous to the naked eye but can break open and leave a very painful welt if they hit bare skin. That is why players wear protective clothing.
Paintball Clothing
A good pair of paintball pants will help protect your legs from being hit by paintballs and provide some padding in case you fall. A long-sleeved shirt or jacket will also help protect your arms and body from being hit.
Gloves will help keep your hands free of paint and give you a better grip on your paintball gun. Lastly, a good pair of boots will help you keep your footing on slippery paintball fields.
Masks and Goggles
A good paintball mask or goggles is an investment. Not only does it protect your face and eyes from being hit by paintballs, but it also keeps you from breathing in paint fumes.
Compressed Air or CO2 Tank
There are two main types of tanks, compressed air and CO2.
Compressed air tanks are filled with air that is compressed to high pressure. They’re becoming more popular as they provide a consistent air stream to your gun. This results in more accurate shots.
CO2 tanks are filled with carbon dioxide gas. It is the most popular type of tank used in paintball. It is cheaper than compressed air and is easier to find. CO2 is also not as affected by temperature changes as compressed air is.
The Essential Paintball Gear
Having the right paintball gear to play the game safely and have fun is essential. Check out the different options and find the perfect gear for you.
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