Friday, May 2, 2014

Tactical Paintball Gear Must Haves

By Heidi Carver


If you are thinking about how to maximize the fun times now that the weather is good, your best bet is to try fun outdoor activities. If you are more of the calm and laid back type, then you might enjoy growing flowers in your backyard or having a picnic. But, if you prefer to get all sweaty and work all those muscles and joints, you might want to try out the newest trend which is tactical paintball.

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.

This sport will also help you develop skills like quick thinking and planning. You have to plan how to bring down as many opponents as you can without bringing yourself down as well. You will also master team effort and cooperation as your team works as a large unit in order to become victorious. Sportsmanship is also learned as you accept each defeat with grace.

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.

When you have already gotten hold of a gun, this is practically useless without the bullets or paint balls. Paint balls come in different sizes, but most common ones have a dimension of 17.3 millimeters or . 68 caliber. Paint markers and barrels range from . 67 caliber to . 71 caliber.

Next stop is the mask and a helmet. Choose a mask with a thermal lens feature. This prevents the mask from fogging which may be detrimental in good gaming. Get yourself a sturdy helmet that fits your head snugly. Remember, these protect your face and head as you avoid raging paint balls, so quality is a must.

While there are no required clothes for this sport, it is absolutely necessary to wear comfortably loose articles so that you can move around with ease. You may find that most players wear camouflage during play, but this is not a standard equipment. You can even wear an old pair of jeans and a simple tee when playing.

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 choosing your gears, keep in mind your safety. Opt for quality new ones. If you can not afford to buy new ones for the meantime, there are a lot of good quality previously owned ones for sale. If you do not wish to buy, there are many rental stores where you can get all of these every time you wish to have fun on the field.




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