Paintball Guns and Equipment

Paintball is considered the fastest growing, and most widely played extreme sport in the U.S. and a few other countries. There are two types of paintball games that are widely known. Woodsball is where paintball originated. This combat game is played out in the woods or fields. The other version that is widely played is speedball. Speedball moves much faster than woodsball.

Speedball has made paintball a more formal sport. Professional leagues have evolved, and it is finding much more support. Unlike its woodsball counterpart, speedball can be more structured and refereed. It is still fun, and can be even more so with the fast pace and high energy. Speedball is set up with bunkers on both sides of the playing field. These bunkers are mirrored on both sides of the play area. With this structure, viewing and participating have become greater. The arena style playing field gives spectators a greater visibility of the activities.

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So you want to clean your paintball gun, but haven't done it before?  There's no need to pull your hair out, cleaning a paintball gun isn't complicated (infact, it's relatively straight forward). The hardest part to get past is the fact that it can be boring. After a few times, you will be a pro and it will only take a few minutes to complete the job. Keeping your gun clean will keep you in the game and not sitting out to manage a jam or barrel break.

Always remember to maintain your gun and it will extend your gun’s life, and make play time last longer. It can help to reduce expenses associated with paintballing, and having to replace parts or guns.  No one wants to be constantly replacing guns and components because you didn't take the time to care for your gun, but if you follow the included steps, along with any manufacturer guidelines or examples, your paintballing experience will be better.

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Paintball is a thrilling and exciting game to play either at commercial fields or with a group of friends. The most important item is the paintball gun, which is also known as a marker. The game can be played outside and inside and often requires two opposing teams. You can either aim to eliminate all of the players from catching their flags or try to get rid of one player. The first game of paintball was played in the early 1980s by a dozen men who used pistols as their guns. With technological advancements, paintball guns have improved. The way a paintball gun works, however, has been a groundbreaking mechanism that has remained the same.
The paintball gun is necessary in a game because it tags an opposing team member. Paintballs are expelled when gas such as carbon dioxide or high-pressure air are expanded. The paintball comes out of the barrel at a specific velocity. This velocity is 300 FPS and players are advised to not exceed that amount as it can become very dangerous. Commercial paintball fields have strict rules on maintain muzzle velocity at a maximum of 300 FPS. Too much speed can cause damage on the body as well as bruising. Because of this paintball players must wear safety equipment including masks and cushioned pads to prevent major injuries.
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Many people ask "is paintball safe", and the real answer is yes, as long as you are wearing the correct safety gear. You'd never see a baseball catcher go out without a face mask, or a hockey player skate onto the ice without a helmet, and you shouldn't expect to play (or have your child play) paintball without the correct gear.

The Correct Safety Equipment for Playing Paintball
You are playing a ruthless game of paintball with your fellow paintball enthusiasts and you get hit multiple times. Chances are you will be bruised the next day but no major threats are waiting. You may survive some serious injuries once, but it is always important to stay safe when playing paintball by having the right equipment for it.
You want to make sure that all the sensitive parts of your body are covered with the proper equipment. There is tons of safety equipment for paintballing out there so there are no excuses not to invest in some. Whether it’s a face mask or a pair of knee pads, protecting your body during a game of paintball is necessary. The follow are a few helpful suggestions regarding the correct safety equipment for playing paintball.
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