mikey23

I am familar with paintball and have played some pretty intense paintball four and five times before but never have I looked into getting some paintball equipment so as you can probably tell I do need some advice on getting started with buying equipment along with what stores to try out and what brands to look for in general.

SJBaller

WOODSBALL BEGINNER GEAR

MARKER

-Tippmann 98 Custom

-Tippmann X-7

-Tippmann A-5

HOPPER

-gravity feed hopper

-If you get an E-Grip then get any cheap electronic hopper

AIR TANK

-HPA (high pressure air) if your field doesnt have this then stick with CO2 3000 PSI is a good size tank

-Try Not TO GET CO2 i know its cheaper but it has less consistancy.

MASK

-do not skimp on the mask get a very comfortable mask any kind like that will do

PAINT

-Warm Weather- thin shelled paint

-Colder Weather- thick shelled paint

BARREL

-stock will be ok but here are some other options

-Tippmann Sniper Werks barrel

-Smart Parts All-American.

-smart parts proggressive

Exotics and Extras ( not needed)

- GRENADES
if you play a lot of scenario type games grenades might be the thing for you

-Special Ops F-Bombs are the best don't settle for anything less

-MINES

-RAP4 refillable mines expensive but can be reused

PODS

-Anything but VIEWLOADER they suck they break super easy

-Try more than 2 pods

-pod belt 2-4 with air pouch

OTHERS

-external hookup aka off gun air

-vest

-camouflage

the_real_kaz

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-DO NOT GET CO2 i know its cheaper but it will really **** up your gun and it will ruin your accuracy.

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What???? The Tippmann 98 works fine on CO2 and will not hurt it in anyway. Other high-end guns will be hurt by CO2 but NOT the 98.

I agree with the mask.

You don't need to buy only diable heat, which is a little spendy. Rec Sport will do just fine.

Mines and grenades ARE NOT typical paintball gear. Don't waste your money on them.

The only things your really need to play some rec games are a mask, gun, air tank, paint. Your local store (if you have one) is always a good place to buy. That way you can talk to a person and explain your situation. They can usually help you out. If you don't have a local store then a good on-line to cheack out is actionvillage.

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