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***Jonni Nitro*** · October 18th, 03:39 AM

Hello everyone,
I am starting my Christmas shopping and my newphews told me they wanted to get a laser tag set. I looked into a little bit but all the sets seem pretty flimsy and just not a lot of fun. I told my sis they should think about getting some paintball guns so they can upgrade and it is just all around cooler than laser tag. Not to mention if they like it we could all get into it seeing as my folks own about 25 acres.
I have been paintballing a few times and it is fun, but never had to many other folks interested enough for me to get a gun. I know little to nothing about the guns themselves, however, I am sure I can pick it up quickly. I am looking for reccomendations on beginner guns for my nephews. They are 8 and 10 yrs olds. Maybe a little young, but this will help make them tough. I want something that is fairly basic, decent quality. Guns that can take a beating and if they really get into it we can get them better guns later. I dont care if they are new or used in good shape. Thanks, Nitro

Lord Headley · October 18th, 03:53 AM

Hey,

Welcome to PBF! Anyway, to you question. Since they're young, and you're not sure if they'll like the sport yet, there are two basic options to look into.

A) A spyder package (includes everything a beginner needs) or a spyder clone package. The difference between the two is nothing really, same basic design, just different names. (please note some people actually believe that not to be true, so be careful for the posers, lol)

B) A tippmann power pack. This includes the same equipment as a spyder package.

There has been, and always will be a fight between which is better. Personally, Tippmann's are the best starter markers out there. They take one heck of a beating, and they can go without being cleaned longer then most beginner markers out there. Very upgradable, and very affordable.

Spyder package on the other hand is great for older people that want to learn all the little parts of the marker, and they like to tinker. They're also great starter markers, but they can be slightly problematic since the parts typically used in them are cheap and tend to break. Upgrade parts aren't that much money though, so it's really easy to make a kick ars one.

Maybe since they're both starting out, you can get one of each, and let them decide who likes what more. For further information on upgrades on any type of equipment, check out the respective sub-forums on here for a better idea. Remeber to read before you post, as to not repost something that has been answered a billions times. Tends to make us happier when ya do that.

Good luck man, anything you need let us know.

- Brian

***Jonni Nitro*** · October 18th, 04:51 AM

Thanks a lot for the great tips. I am leaning more toward the Tippman set. I have heard good things about them in the past and I like the fact they are more maintenance friendly.

**austin.1** · October 18th, 06:57 AM

sounds to me like a tippmann is the right choice.

8 and 10 is very young, which is ok! it's just that many fields have a minimum age of 10-12 years old.

ofcourse if you're not playing at a field then that's no problem.

if you're not going to play at a field, you may want to get a hand held chronograph ($70+ i think) so you can make sure the guns are shooting at a reasonable velocity.

***Jonni Nitro*** · October 18th, 07:05 AM

yeah between my parents having 25 acres and thier parents having five acres of woods it would be a while before we would have to worry about going some place else. I want to get them very familar with the gun before we let them go at it anyways.

This is probably a question for another thread, but how do most people go about bottle refils? I know I can purchase a tank and a filling station, but is that the best method? Thanks for all the input. I looked at the Tippmann package and I liking what I see and hear.

**Spyder3188** · October 18th, 07:12 AM

The tippmann package is great for people just starting. As long as someone shows them how to clean and take care of the guns. As for fills, if there is like a Dick's Sporting Goods or a Sports Authority, or a local paintball store you could go there.

**Darkpaintball** · October 18th, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonni Nitro

This is probably a question for another thread, but how do most people go about bottle refils? I know I can purchase a tank and a filling station, but is that the best method?

i dont suggest purchasing a bulk co2 tank and a fill station unless you know what your doing when it comes to filling co2 tanks. i would personally suggest just finding a local sporting goods store(mc sports, dicks sporting goods) or a local field/proshop and they usually can fill your tank for you. i think it costs between $3-4 per fill depending on what size tank you want to get.

**austin.1** · October 18th, 10:37 AM

yep i agree with others here. sports authority or any paintball field/shop should be able to fill it.

i don't recomend filling it yourself because safety issues come into play.

**JeSTeR_1269** · October 18th, 11:48 AM

hate to sound repetitve, but the tippman pack would be perfect. Easily upgradeable, easy to use and take care of, and tough as nails. and inexpensive to boot!

**Ellis** · October 18th, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Headley

Hey,

Welcome to PBF! Anyway, to you question. Since they're young, and you're not sure if they'll like the sport yet, there are two basic options to look into.

A) A spyder package (includes everything a beginner needs) or a spyder clone package. The difference between the two is nothing really, same basic design, just different names. (please note some people actually believe that not to be true, so be careful for the posers, lol)

B) A tippmann power pack. This includes the same equipment as a spyder package.

There has been, and always will be a fight between which is better. Personally, Tippmann's are the best starter markers out there. They take one heck of a beating, and they can go without being cleaned longer then most beginner markers out there. Very upgradable, and very affordable.

Spyder package on the other hand is great for older people that want to learn all the little parts of the marker, and they like to tinker. They're also great starter markers, but they can be slightly problematic since the parts typically used in them are cheap and tend to break. Upgrade parts aren't that much money though, so it's really easy to make a kick ars one.

Maybe since they're both starting out, you can get one of each, and let them decide who likes what more. For further information on upgrades on any type of equipment, check out the respective sub-forums on here for a better idea. Remeber to read before you post, as to not repost something that has been answered a billions times. Tends to make us happier when ya do that.

Good luck man, anything you need let us know.

- Brian

What more needs to be said?

Get your tanks filled at a store, it's a lot safer.

**RunningRioT** · October 18th, 12:51 PM

mech blowback.. spyder or tippman. if they like laser tag, i think tippmans would be better for them, since they are as tough as rocks.

**Cockerkid63** · October 18th, 03:26 PM

Get a Pirahna R6 package for them at walmart, thats what i started out with. Great guns, better than any mechanical spyder i've shot.

**MR. Marsullus** · October 18th, 03:28 PM

a powerpack will run about 150 a piece

if you have a paintball proshop in your area, buy some basic mechanical spyders like the agressor or xtra.

the proshop will fix them if they mess up

***CannonFodder*** · October 18th, 05:07 PM

Maybe airsoft should be considered instead of paintball. It hurts less when shot, you can get airsoft guns that use batteries instead of CO2 and buying airsoft pellets is somewhat cheaper than paintballs.

**MidwestKidz** · October 18th, 05:20 PM

but paintballing has more of an adrenaline rush, not that they will have them

***DR3XX*** · October 18th, 05:28 PM

hey, yea! i wish my folks got me into paintball...my friends got me into it in 6th grade (im a freshman now in highschool). then once i got into it, i found out my uncle had an automag and nitro tank and a scuba tank for his own fills....lol, i was like wtf...

but yea...i think tippmans are the best to start off with. they're reliable, and easy to take apart. spyders are just a tiny bit more complicated...but are pretty good. go with a tippman 98 custom power package

**counterstrike53** · October 18th, 07:16 PM

yeah tippmann power packages are the way to go.

good going on getting them paintballing young, if they stick with it, they'll thank you later when they can mow everyone by the time they are 12 and 14.

make sure you get a hand held chronograph. thoes tippmanns out of the box can shoot at dangerously high velocities.

**sharpeye3000** · October 19th, 01:04 PM

paintball > airsoft...

yea anyway i got a tippmann package and it rocks... i love it... but i have a brand new tippmann package thats better than the ones on the shelves I.E. better mask goggles and comes with podpack.. send me a PM if u wanna get a nice tippmann package

***~FuZi0n~*** · October 19th, 11:49 PM

got 8-10 year olds get em tippmans way more durable and maitnence friendly