Paintball Gears and Accessories

By Ferry Suwantoro

Proper gear, outfitting and other accessories are always necessary in any sports. Gear and accessories not only ensure the safety of players and give the comfort. Gear is needed to perform a safely and effectively. Some gear and accessories should be considered before you actually play the paintball game.

1.         The paintball gun is the most important to have which is used to fire paintball at opponents. There are many paintball guns to choose from. They come in various sizes depending on the needs of any player.

2.         A paintball masks is a must to protect the player as they are required in playing since they ensure the safety of players. Paintball masks are not just ordinary masks but are masks are specifically designed for paintball games. An extra mask would serve as a replacement should you need it.

3.         Proper clothing is needed when playing paintball. The clothes need to be heavy-duty and the colors are usually those known as “camouflage”. Players are also required to use shoes intended for running since paintball requires a lot of running but heavy-duty boots may be used as an alternative.

4.         Squeegees are also recommended equipment for players when out on the paintball field: but cotton rags may also be used to wipe off any paintball hits on the body.

5.         First-aid kits must also be part of the equipment. Accidents and injuries are sometimes unavoidable and it is better to be safe than sorry.

6.         Other tools and gear may be beneficial once a player gets used to the game. He may find that screwdrivers, tweezers, pliers, and even cotton swabs would come in handy. Spare batteries for the guns should also be considered.

This gear and accessories are necessities for paintball players. Some fields do not allow players to play the game if they are not wearing the proper clothing, shoes, etc. Consider their own safety as well as the safety of other players. Protection of the eyes is a priority when playing paintball. All players must observe the safety rules and policies set by the field to allow them to have an enjoyable and danger-free game.

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Paintball Accessories

By Ferry Suwantoro

The markers, tanks, guns, vests and other equipment are required to complete the excitement when you plan to play paintball.  Sometimes the little accessories that are locked in a toolbox are all that are needed to complete a paintball game.  A toolbox is the first aid kit of the game; if anything goes wrong that is unexpected or unavoidable, there is no reason to fret.

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gun’s manual: there are instances in the game when the gun has to undergo  “intensive surgery”.  Try to find manuals with problem solving ideas, they really help.

Reserve batteries:  some guns require batteries to function.  It is advisable to keep spare batteries in case your current battery is running out.

Allen wrench to the rescue:  some players have either inherited their guns from their friends or bought second-hand guns.  If you did not get a set of Allen wrenches when you bought the gun buy a set from a hardware store and be sure to keep them handy.

Oil ole’!  Make sure that there is a small can of oil for the paintball gun inside the box as well.  Sometimes weather dictates if the gun needs oiling; be sure to get the specific oil type recommended by the manual for the gun.

Mask lens as spare:  Mask lens may become blurry or scratched. Replace them immediately if your vision is impaired as this really affects how the game is played.

Squeegee anyone?  It saves time for playing rather than looking for a squeegee.

Cupseals and reserved O-rings:  some players do not know that O-rings and cup seals can be damaged easily and this will hurt the paintball gun big time so it is a must to replace the cupseal before this happens.

And for the player, always have a neck guard around to save the neck from those disturbing shots that hit your neck.  Carry around spare basic safety “gadgets” like a mask, gloves, and pads and have a worry free paintball game.

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