Saturday 26 April 2014

Tactical Paintball Gear For Beginners

Posted by Unknown at 13:15
By Heidi Carver


To fully enjoy the perfect springtime weather, people are immersing themselves in outdoor activities as the best excuse to bask in the sun. While some are into lighter activities such as crafting, gardening or simply having a picnic, others are making the most out of springtime by getting into team sports. So if you are planning on a fun springtime activity where you get to meet many people and get your entire body working, tactical paintball is the sport for you.

From its first game played in 1981, more and more paintball games are being played all over the world. In fact, the popularity of this sport has reached over 25 countries where tournaments are also being held. The target of every player in to imprint marks on an opponent. Paint marks on tactical paintball gear should roughly be the size of a quarter to be eligible for elimination.

Paintball can also help develop some useful skills. One of these is strategy. Because the sport requires you not to get hit with paint, you need to develop a strategy to bring your opponents down without getting eliminated yourself. Another skill that can be developed is cooperation. Since it is a group game, a player needs to cooperate with fellow team members to win. There are still a lot more, like learning to be quick and accepting defeat.

If you think that this is indeed the sport for you, then you will have to arm yourself with equipment every player needs. First off, you need a gun. And no, not any gun but a paintball gun.

With the gun of course comes some ammunition. You do not need bullets. Instead, you will need some paint shells or barrels. These little babies have classified dimensions, and the most used is the . 68 caliber which measures 17.3 millimeters.

You will also need helmets and masks. Since this is a very active sport, chances are you might hit your head against something so it is best to be safe and equip yourself with a sturdy helmet. To protect your eyes and face from being splattered with paint, a mask is also a must. Just make sure that your mask does not fog, or it will interrupt your play. Masks with thermal lenses are the best option.

While most sporting goods offer special ensembles, there is actually no standard clothing for this game. The only requirement is to wear loose fitting ones that are tough enough to withstand all that action. Some people wear camouflage, but in more casual games your usual shirt and jeans are okay.

A vest is also essential. You can get a protective kind which will decrease the impact of a shot, so that you will feel less pain every time you get hit. Or, if you can not part away with your phone and wallet while playing, you can get those types which are laden with pockets.

In playing, safety is a key factor. Make sure you equip yourself with quality gears to avoid accidents that can prove to be fatal. There are a lot of good brands if you have it in your budget to purchase brand new ones. If not, you can always buy secondhand ones or rent it out whenever you feel like playing.




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