[k0nfusi0n]

I've been playin' airsoft for a long time now and I'm thinkin' about switching to paintball because I think it might be lots more fun.

1.So, I buy a gun, then what? Do I have to convert all of my friends from airsoft to paintball or are their leagues to join where I can go from a noob to a pretty good player.

2. What gun do you would you reccomend for some woodsey, some speedball games (basically versitile) that is under $200 bucks?

3. What is some minimum gear that I would need if I were to show up at a paintball even so when someone would look at me they wouldn't think I'm a noob and have no clue what I am doing?

4. How well does airsoft transfer over to paintball, I've heard mixed things...

5. Do you know of any paintball camps or leagues in the state of Washington? (I tried googleing it but no results).

Thanks for your help

[MrMacDude]

typos like "painball"... is that a reflection of your unconscious?


1. Go to any field, you'll be set up with a group of rec ballers no problem. You can gain plenty of experience that way.

2. Tippmann 98c, hands down. Durable, reliable, upgradeable, you couldn't ask for more.

3.Marker, mask, and i recommend kneepads.

4. Do you mean skill-wise? I imagine not at all, the pellets and balls don't fly the same.

5. No.

[Cockerkid63]

Originally Posted by k0nfusi0n

I've been playin' airsoft for a long time now and I'm thinkin' about switching to paintball because I think it might be lots more fun.

1.So, I buy a gun, then what? Do I have to convert all of my friends from airsoft to paintball or are their leagues to join where I can go from a noob to a pretty good player.

Just go join some guys that are already playing up at your local field. Their not going to reject you. Everyone was a newb once.

2. What gun do you would you reccomend for some woodsey, some speedball games (basically versitile) that is under $200 bucks?

Spyder Imagine.

3. What is some minimum gear that I would need if I were to show up at a paintball even so when someone would look at me they wouldn't think I'm a noob and have no clue what I am doing?

Mask. Gloves...*maybe if wanted*. Cleats would help also.

4. How well does airsoft transfer over to paintball, I've heard mixed things...

You still get welts, Paintballs go faster than airsoft b b's and they hurt more.

5. Do you know of any paintball camps or leagues in the state of Washington? (I tried googleing it but no results).

No idea man.

Thanks for your help

If you need any other help Catch me on AIM:Sk8r4lyfe231

[k0nfusi0n]

THANK YOU!
Both of your replies were quick and good, no more questions, 'nuff said

lol...painball

[PILMAN]

Originally Posted by k0nfusi0n

I've been playin' airsoft for a long time now and I'm thinkin' about switching to paintball because I think it might be lots more fun.

1.So, I buy a gun, then what? Do I have to convert all of my friends from airsoft to paintball or are their leagues to join where I can go from a noob to a pretty good player.

2. What gun do you would you reccomend for some woodsey, some speedball games (basically versitile) that is under $200 bucks?

3. What is some minimum gear that I would need if I were to show up at a paintball even so when someone would look at me they wouldn't think I'm a noob and have no clue what I am doing?

4. How well does airsoft transfer over to paintball, I've heard mixed things...

5. Do you know of any paintball camps or leagues in the state of Washington? (I tried googleing it but no results).

Thanks for your help

1. Not necessarily, most airsoft players that I know of have something against paintball due to the tank and the hopper and the fact the guns don't tend to look as "realistic" although there are some out there. Just go to a paintball field and try out recball or woodsball you'll fit in fine.

2. That varies. The tippmann 98 custom is a very reliable gun and was my first, very easy to maintain. The spyders are also nice (the electric ones) and you can get them for under 200 dollars.

3.Depends what your playing. A lot of recballers/woodballers tend to wear camoflouge or thicker clothing so the paint "bounces" therefore your not considered out.

4. Once again this varies. I've heard that some of the cheaper airsoft guns have a lower velocity but some of the higher end guns (like the sniper rifles) tend to go about 550 fps. A paintball is bigger than a pellet so regardless of it going slower it will still leave a welt and you will feel it. The guns won't look like your in a real war but fun nevertheless and paintball seems to be much more widely available.

5. No idea, I live in the sunshine state.

[Cockerkid63]

Paintball>Airsoft 'nuff said.

[Huchacool3]

Originally Posted by Cockerkid63

Paintball>Airsoft 'nuff said.

agreed, and welcome to the sport man, hope you have a good time

[TyMaster]

Ya for your marker I was thinking of both the markers that were already posted lol. Either the Spyder Imagine or Tippman 98 Custom. They are both great for rec ball.

[croix153]

www.tippmann.com check out their line of markers, and www.kingman.com check out their 'emarkers section"

[Sh00t em Up]

1.So, I buy a gun, then what? Do I have to convert all of my friends from airsoft to paintball or are their leagues to join where I can go from a noob to a pretty good player. You can convert your friends, but there are also leagues in which you can join or create a team.

2. What gun do you would you reccomend for some woodsey, some speedball games (basically versitile) that is under $200 bucks? Spyder Imagine

3. What is some minimum gear that I would need if I were to show up at a paintball even so when someone would look at me they wouldn't think I'm a noob and have no clue what I am doing? Mask, marker, paintballs, hopper, tank, knowledge

4. How well does airsoft transfer over to paintball, I've heard mixed things... Alright, not as much of militaristic stuff anymore in paintball even though there are many woodsballers and scenario players.

5. Do you know of any paintball camps or leagues in the state of Washington? (I tried googleing it but no results). No

[mavsfan31]

Yea, I used to play airsoft but that wasn't really fun. Paintball is much more of an adrenaline rush.

[b2k guy]

well looks like everybody has pretty well covered your questions... if you like airsoft,you will love paintball... welcome to the family....