[Cmw7290]

Okay I will probally be spending about $150 to $200 on a paintball marker with everything I need. Im thinking about a Tipmann 98 Pro, but I dont know what else I need to buy. Also I'll be playing out in the woods, if that helps. All suggestions are welcomed

[txaggie08]

Probably about the best your going to do in that price range. Either a tippmann or a used classic mag(much better choice but a little more expensive.)

[Cmw7290]

What else do I need to buy?

[txaggie08]

to start out?

You need a mask, a tank of some kind(CO2 will work well for the tippman, ok with the mag), and a hopper.

I recommend buying a good hopper of some kind(maybe a used egg or revolution....halo isnt a bad idea but those will get you going much cheaper).

CO2 is fine, and will probably be best for you to start with on a budget.

A good mask is a necessity, and the "high-end" jobs are good investments.

There are commonly "starter packs" on sale at Sporting goods store this time of year that are decently priced.

[Cmw7290]

Will someone explain what the difference between these guns are. Theres 2 different ones, one comes with response trigger, and another says comes with e-grip.

[txaggie08]

response trigger means that you got the "rt" effect. Basicaly you pull- it shoots, you let go-it shoots.

E-grip makes the gun electronic. It works just like any other blowback E-gun.

[Cmw7290]

Okay, Im going to buy a regular Tippman 98 Custom, what other things do you think I should get?

[PaintballMisfit]

Tank, mask, and a hopper.

[Cmw7290]

What size CO2 tank should I get?
What companys makes decent (Non-Expensive Mask)
Also what company makes good hoppers?

[shiky]

you dont want a non-expensive mask. spend the seventy someodd dollars and buy a good mask. its the only thing that you can not skimp on. personally i've tried all the popular ones on, and i love my proflex's the best.

[Daziak]

you can get a 20oz Co2 tank extremely cheap. a mask i'd spend some money on. i use a Dye Invision mask and it is great!

20oz co2 tank $20.00 (ehh not so sure but its cheap)
Mask ( JT, Dye, etc ) $50 - $ 90 (don't go cheap )
12v Revvy $55.00 (cheaper used)
Tippmann 98 Coustom (not sure.

$166.00 without gun if you get all those (most expensive not counting cheaper options) a hopper isn't exactly top priority a 5 dollar gravity viewloader will do fine till you make more money. but personal preference

[minimagpro]

a 12 oz co2 tank will be fine. Id get 2 of them because the only hold about 500 shots each and if your gonna be playing all day, youll need more. A 20 oz is a little big imo.

dont go cheap on the mask. go ahead and spend 50-70 on a good one. I really like the Proflex or my kingman special (dont think they make them anymore).

with the tippmann 98 all you need is like a 9 volt revvy or a 12 volt revvy. you dont need a halo or ego or anything

[doublethreatguy]

Originally Posted by txaggie08

to start out?

You need a mask, a tank of some kind(CO2 will work well for the tippman, ok with the mag), and a hopper.

I recommend buying a good hopper of some kind(maybe a used egg or revolution....halo isnt a bad idea but those will get you going much cheaper).

CO2 is fine, and will probably be best for you to start with on a budget.

A good mask is a necessity, and the "high-end" jobs are good investments.

There are commonly "starter packs" on sale at Sporting goods store this time of year that are decently priced.

QFT. He is spot on.

I wouldnt reccomend an Egg...they tend to break easily froom what I've heard...


(P.S.- Hey Guys! Its been a while since I've posted in this forum. Good to be back...)

[Daziak]

good to see u back again double

[Cmw7290]

Whats a 12v Revvy?

[Daziak]

its a Viewloader hopper, the actual hopper is called a Revolution but it only requires 2 9Volt batteries and only uses 12 volts to operate thus the 12v Revvy.

it feeds about 13-17ish BPS depending on paint etc. not a bad hopper if your not walking the trigger past 14 BPS.

[Cmw7290]

I'll just go with a cheap $5 hopper.

[kenny_1491]

thats what I started out on, they are good for up to 8-9 bps, I have used them on tippmans all day and never chopped no matter how mast i shoot ao you will be good.

[Cmw7290]

What companys make good paintballs?

[kenny_1491]

xball is pretty good, not sure who amkes it, but they are pretty good. stinger and atmosphere are ok to.