To choose the best equipment for you is to first find your main style, there are two main paintball styles: “Turtle and Rabbit.” The turtle style consists of finding a safe location and then taking the enemy, but while doing so you must not let your location be known. To be a turtle you must have great patience. For it may be hours be for encountering someone, because they spend most of their game in one area. Your equipment is mainly going to be large guns that shoot accurately and clothes. The second style is rabbit. This style is mainly agility. Rabbits run from spot to spot, taking the enemy out with rapid shots and surprise attacks. Lightweight guns that fire quickly are best for the rabbit style, a large paintball supply and rapid fire gun can help greatly. The turtle and rabbit styles I acquired this information from the writer was Evan Hoovler
My next topic is standard equipment. “The equipment doesn't make the player. The skill the player has decides how well he or she will play, but you know what, the right equipment can make paintball that much more enjoyable” so says the website: style. In order to play paintball, you need to get a paintball gun and paintballs, of course. You will also need head protection, and the gun you use may need a gas or a paintball loader, depending upon the model of the gun. There are two separate types, compressed air and CO2. Main differences: CO2 tanks are a fraction of the price of compressed air tanks as some run over 200$. The difference of compress air and CO2 is compressed air is more efficient and the ability it has to withstand cold temperatures. Also you need to have barrel plugs for safety.
“These plugs are used to prevent anyone getting hurt by basically clogging the barrel. These barrel plugs are used in neutral areas.”
This info I picked form the book Paintball: Strategies and Tactics by: Bill Barnes. Before going to play, make sure you are aware of any special gear. Sometimes you need to wear colored clothing, camouflage, etc. I shown up to a game before not knowing the color regulations and had friendly fire happen. These are usually not required, but some captains find it better if their team wears a common item, so know ahead of time. For beginners it is probably best to buy a package, because you get most of everything you need. More advanced players spend more money to customize their gear.
Which brings me to my last topic where to purchase your equipment? There are several advantages to using an Internet paintball store for equipment. Selection in choosing paintball guns and finding the perfect fit takes time and assortment of what you need. A good internet resource should have a selection of guns for at least five brands. To find the right store you need to know plenty about your skills in paintball. For new players should search online to find paintball guns selling for as little as $50. Also you should read articles about the equipment you buy, because most paintball players post reviews about their equipment. The internet website: , , and . This website and my internet browsing helped me on where to purchase my equipment.
To refresh you on my main topics: First, You need to know what your style is in paintball whether turtle or rabbit. Second, when you know your style, get your equipment based on your style and try out of different type’s equipment. Finally when you decide to buy your equipment use the internet and get multiple types of equipment to compare and read reviews on the equipment you choose to buy. I want to thank for listening to my speech and you were just informed about standard equipment for paintball. I also encourage everyone to go and at least try paintball, because this sport is excellent for people who like to just have fun.
