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Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Supplies Needed for the Game of Paintball

Supplies Needed for the Game of Paintball

Paintball is a growing game not only in the United States but also in the world. A survey conducted in 2005 has shown that this is the third most popular game in the world.

The use of equipment to protect the players has earned it a reputation as a safe sport - this is better than football or hockey which have a reputation for causing injuries.

For people to play this game, it is required that a player wear safety gear at all times. This consists of a helmet, chest pad, gloves, and knee and elbow pads. The guns used are only allowed to have a maximum firing speed of 300 feet per second.

Anyone who wants to try this game should first buy the necessary equipment which can be purchased at the local sports store or online. A helmet may $20-$90. Since it fogs up due to perspiration, dirt, or paint it would be a good idea to buy a cleaning solution and anti-fog spray as well.

Protective gear for the chest can be bought for less than $30. These come in different colors and will protect the individual should a direct shot hit the body. Pads for the knees and elbows can also be purchased for less than $40 each.

The most important thing needed for battle is the player’s firearm. This can be handguns to assault rifles. The price of these guns run from $100 to more than a $1,000 depending on the features of the gun. Most of these are semi-automatic and can hold several paintballs before being reloaded.

A crucial part of the game is ammunition. This also comes in different colors and ranges in price from $24- $60. A box contains 2000 rounds - more than enough for one game. The player can also buy grenades to be used against the opponent for almost the same price. It is a good idea to buy a loader that will save time when it is time to reload.

Paintball as some would say is “better than the real thing”. This thrilling sport keeps the heart pounding and the adrenaline going. Should the person be interested in this game, the first thing that needs to be done is getting the right equipment from the shop and learning the rules.

After briefing, it is time to suit up, lock and load, and get ready to be in the combat zone.
 Have fun, Greg

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Paintball 101: The Importance of Stealth

Paintball 101: The Importance of Stealth

Paintball is a war game. Firepower and manpower do matter. Firepower is the ability of a paintball gun to inflict a lot of paint on your opponents and the ammunition it can carry. However firepower is useless in the wrong hands. It is still manpower that will win teams their games.

Manpower is the ability of a player not to only play harder but to also play smarter in the field. This article tackles about stealth and how it can win games for you.

Stealth is the ability to blend with your surroundings. Using different techniques to achieve this, stealth will usually indicate who the “newbie” is in a paintball environment.

Stealth is about moving the right way. When you have to make a quick dash, it is best to just stick to paths where there are no twigs. Twigs are the worst things to step on as they will snap, break, and make noise. It is recommended that you take your time (when you still have it) and move slowly when going through a cluttered area.

Stealth is best accomplished when using the proper equipment. Shoes and clothing will help tremendously in minimizing the sound you create when moving. Shoes with soft soles are recommended as they make less noise than army combat boots because they have a natural sound absorption property that helps limit the sounds made while stepping.

Soft clothing will also be an advantage as coarse fabrics will create a lot of noise when brushing against branches and the foliage. It is great for crawling quietly to go to a desired place with a minimal amount of noise created.

Other things must also fit snug or tightly on your body. This includes harnesses and holsters. You should also avoid putting anything in the leg area since walking and running will cause it to make noise - this includes your reloads and ammunition.

There are also several techniques such as using colors that match the foliage of the battlefield: this will hide you and makes you virtually unseen (when not moving) by your enemies.

When you have to move, it is recommended that you learn how to crawl the proper way (and with the ability to still fire when needed).

Stealth takes a lot of time to learn properly. Even experienced players will make mistakes and with these mistakes they learn how not to do it!
Have fun, Greg

Friday, March 30, 2012

Outnumbered, outsmarted, but not outdone

Outnumbered, outsmarted, but not outdone

There are a few things you could do when you are outnumbered during a game of paintball.  The first - do not panic.  The second,  you must think – it is just a game. Or is it?

The first thing to do is to select a team leader.  After that is done, it is the leader that teammates must rely on when quick decisions have to be made. 

The following are basic things that can be done when you or your team feels that they have been outnumbered in paintball.

Be on the defense:


Make sure that all of your team mates are placed near the boundary of the field so that the opposing team will have little chance to sneak up on you.  Next, designate one to three players to patrol the field (the number depends on your team’s size). Ask them to patrol around the field, specifically looking for an enemy and taking that enemy out. In case they notice a group of the opposing team, and this group does not notice them,  this small patrol team must immediately go back and advise the rest of the team the location of the enemy.

The squad:

Make sure that if any enemy force is notice, and this force is the size of a squad, a similar sized squad should be dispatched to face the opposing team.

Lure them out:

The patrol should be sent out to attract the opposing team and entice them to be defensive.  However, there is a risk when doing this as there is a possibility that a member of the opposing team could escape and be able to warn his own team mates. It is also a possibility that it might not happen, and victory could just as well be yours.

Ignore the enemy:

You could also make the choice to pretend that you have not seen the opposing enemy.  The idea is that, if they did not see you, you are not a threat to them.

Get together everyone:

Make sure to gather all members of your team together then carefully, cautiously move up the side of the field that you think is less likely to be utilized by the opposing team.  When you are there, try to hunt the enemy force and strike the opposing team from that side.

Basically, the best thing to do when outnumbered is to relax.  This makes thinking easier and the action clearer.
Have fun, Greg

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Where to Play Paintball

Where to Play Paintball

Paintball is usually played in neighborhood backyards, somewhere in the woods, or on abandoned or empty lots. Though it is usually alright to hold paintball games at these places, there are safer venues for having paintball competitions.

Many fields specially designed for paintball games are being developed in the U.S. These organized fields allow paintball players to have their games in a safe environment.

It is recommended that paintball games be held in commercial fields rather than backyards and empty lots. Commercial fields have referees who know how to play the game in a safe manner. In addition, commercial fields offer several
choices when it comes to types of field, making the games more interesting and challenging for the players. Most importantly, these fields have insurance, and are in the proper zone.

If one decides to play in the woods, make sure permission is granted to play there. No one wants to have a game interrupted by an angry landowner because his or her property is being trespassed upon.

The scope of the playing arena should be determined, and the boundaries marked with neon tape so that players will know where and/or where not to go.

What are the factors to consider when scouting for a field to hold the games?

First, there is the price. The going rates for field rentals range from $15-20, plus the fees for gun rentals and paintballs. Secondly, one should inquire if the place serves food and drinks to customers. Lastly, one should inquire about their playing hours.

One of the best fields in the country for playing paintball is Robinhood Paintball located in Havre de Grace, Maryland. They provide different kinds of paintball games, such as recreational and tournament style plays. Robinhood Paintball has a total of six playing fields that give new gaming experiences for users because of its constant rearrangement. Considering the experience of the staff, their willingness to ensure that players will have a good time while staying on the premises, and the prices that Robinhood Paintball charge are fair enough. They will also guarantee the safety of the equipment that the players will use.

Aside from Robinhood, there are other fields in Maryland that offer good services to players. There is Maryland Paintball on Route 40 and Outdoor Adventures in Bowie.

When engaging in paintball games, just make sure to take all the necessary precautions in order to have a good AND safe time. Always remember to check the fields for potential danger, and to observe all the rules so that nobody gets hurt.
Have fun, Greg

Monday, March 19, 2012

Paintball defense system is a good strategy to win the game

Paintball defense system is a good strategy to win the game

A team may apply various defensive strategies during the course of a paintball game. When it comes to the game of paintball, members of the team must be oriented with good defensive tactics to protect themselves from being hit as well as protecting their flags from the opponent’s aggressive attacks.

Although there could be some instances when the team is more cautious in protecting their flag and becomes more tentative to attacking aggressively may become a problem if the other team advances nearer to the base. A good defensive stand may just be enough to save them from losing the game. Here are some strategic defense systems that a team may apply to win a paintball game.

1. It is important for a person to cover himself safely from attackers firing paintballs from every direction. It is important that a person be good in concealing himself from possible close range attackers.

2. Look for concealment first, before finding a safe place where a person can hide. The best attack to execute is by catching the opponent by surprise. The attacker may think that he is firing on anything that he thinks would be a threat to his possible elimination.

3. As a team, the leader should assign each member a different position. They must not be grouped in the same position as that cause multiple elimination since the members could be attacked in a single round of fire without any effort from the opponents: that would be an easy way for them to win the game.

4. He must exert an effort to act as a back up for his other teammates. They must be within sight all the times so that they may ask for a counter attack if they are surprised with a firefight.

5. He should know how to control his firepower. Concentrate on a specific target so that no effort is wasted. It is not advisable to be firing at a sure target unless a teammate asks for a cover from his launches.

When it comes to this sport, a good offensive attack is supported by a strong defensive tactic. When a person aims and hits a target, it actually means that he is playing with good defense because he is aware of the positioning and movements of his opponents. When he hits and eliminates a target that will advance him to the next flank for more possible targets. This is one good method for the team to win the game with a good defense system and a strategic offensive attack.
Have fun, Greg

Monday, March 5, 2012

Taking Care To Play Paintball Safely

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By Tony Masters

I'm going to go out on a limb and say something about paintball. Though it has been categorized as an "extreme" sport, paintball is one the safest sports currently played today. Intensity of the game makes it extreme and carefully played by people makes it safe.

The argument in favor of the reason that paintball games are one of the safest sports is because players take it seriously. Responsibility and accountability should be maintained while playing a good game of painball. Paintball has the potential of being dangerous so the word of the day for you is caution.

Huge injury myths exists in the game of paintball about high injury rates. This fact has been kept by PSP (Paintball Sports Promotions). Statistical data lends no support to this myth but it only exists in the minds of the general public as such. Eye Injuries, which happens rarely but has been highly publicized almost always take place when the proper protective gear in not worn and game is played on fields that are not under supervision and often illegal.

Paintball has the lowest injury rate of any extreme sport. This is supported by statistical data which shows that only .2 injuries per 1,000 exposures ever occur. According to Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, the average player will suffer an injury about once every 500 years.

Goggles are the number one priority, out of all the gear that is involved in the sport of paintball. The sport of paintball is extremely safe if played on a regulated field. Wearing of goggles is mandatory at all times while playing on the legitimate field. To block accidental discharge of paintballs from guns (markers) in staging areas, use of barrel plugs or barrel socks are also employed by field owners.

Soccer, tennis, and even bowling are used in comparison to paintball. While paintball is safer than them, what is required is proper education and use of the gear in the sport. Mostly girls and guys ages 12 -24 play paintball, but still I can mention here that I am 35. And I can't tell you how much fun I have when I have the chance to get out there. Age is not that much a factor to play paintball, I've seen guys as old as 45 enjoying the game thoroughly. It all depends on how active you are.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Paintball Fundamentals And Basics

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By Mark Tuttle

As a strategic and tactical game to play paintball can be suitably termed as a physical and challenging sport. The players require to use tactics intelligently. A lot of paintball games invite audiences. Paintball can be a very exciting game to watch. Woods, arenas, and fields purposely carved out for playing "rec paintball" are used everyday.

Another name for paintball is known as woodsball as it is played in the woods. For scenario games or war-type games large woodsball fields may be used. Preparation of some woodsball fields is done so as to minimize undergrowth. At one time woodsball can be played by a small or large number of players. Paintball played in arenas or in rec facilities are swifter than this type of Paintball.

Surrounded by protective netting to protect spectators from getting hit by stray paintballs, are the smaller fields used to play arena paintball. Manmade structures like empty utility line spools, bunkers, and inflatable structures can be a part of these fields sometimes. Names of the two types of games played in arena paintball are speedball and xball.

For playing Speedball what is required is a field that is empty except for inflatable obstacles and roofless bunkers that are distributed equally on each half of the field. Competitive for the players and exciting for the spectators such is the format of the speedball game.

There are multiple rounds of center flag played until the clock runs out in the Xball which is a team game. A team which wins a round gets one point. The team with greater total points at the end of the clock running out is the winner team. Matches which are played for 50 minutes, split into two halves are Professional Xball matches whereas Amateur Xball games have shorter duration.

In comparison to other types of paintball, Rec style is more freeform. Usually it is played in noticeably open areas with manmade structures or bunkers providing cover. Rec paintball is such a game that it can either be played by few people or by hundreds of players in re-enactment games.

Paintball needs teamwork regardless of the type of game being played. Teamwork is supported through effective communication. Some players give off cover shots when the other members are moving through the field and some other players are guarding.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Paintball Basics

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Paintball Basics

Paintball is a safe, simple yet challenging and strategic sport that is played usually by two teams, each with at least two players. Adults and kids alike enjoy this sport as they often refer to it as an advanced or improvised game of tag.

Tournaments attract many spectators of all ages, as it is a very exciting game to watch.

Paintball games are of various types, however, the most popular game often played is called "capture the flag". The object or the goal of this game is for teams to advance to the opponent’s base, move the other team’s flag to its destined location, at the same time guarding your own flag.

The paintball field has many obstacles such as tires, forts, old cars, hay and the newest are “inflatables” that are constructed as refuge for team players; making the game all the more exciting, as if participating in an actual game of war.

When one is hit, it can hurt briefly and at times give players bruises. Players are typically required to be in long sleeves shirt and pants, making sure that the color is not be identical as that of the judge and complete paintball gear such as mask, helmet and goggles for safety.

The sport of paintball has a distinct and accurate set of rules that are strictly followed. The producer of the tournament is the absolute authority in regard to either an alteration or addition to the rules; marshals oversee the event, and their decision is always final. No dispute on the paintball field is accommodated or entertained.

A military approach to paintball is used, as that knowledge is recognized and understood by the teams. A team’s tactic should be carefully planned; your team’s line of attack will not be known by the opposing team, and there should be a quick switch of plans in case something goes wrong.

There must be a lot of team work involved, as everyone moves through the field. As a team member moves, there should be others to guard and keep watch and give off covering shots when necessary. A team that moves together with a common objective will have a great chance of succeeding in this game.

Communication in the field is also very important. A team-mate can shout the position of the opponent. The moment that a player is seen, the game for that player is up; so there is no reason for you to keep quiet; instead, inform the others the location of the enemy.

The excitement of this game concludes when you are seen and eliminated - a situation that all team players struggle to avoid.

Have fun,
Greg
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Friday, October 30, 2009

Why I Think Paintball Is The Greatest Sport

By Gary Garrett

In my opinion, there isn't anything more exciting than playing a rousing game of paintball. It is fun, fast paced and super fun (I know I said that already). In this article I'll give you some reasons why paintball is a great sport.

Many of us grew up playing tag, or dodgeball. You could say that paintball is like these, but a lot more extreme. You are trying to mark your opponents by shooting them with a paintball. It is a simple concept but it is oh so much fun.

During a game of paintball your blood will be pumping, your heart will be racing, and you may even work up a sweat. It's intense to have paintballs flying by your ears and to return fire with your own stream of paint.

I've seen it many times before, a complete beginner to paintball eliminating a player with years of experience. It doesn't matter how long you have played, you can always get eliminated by people that appear to have no athletic ability or are complete beginners. This sport is very beginner friendly as at most paintball fields you will find games containing players with all levels of experience.

One of the best parts of this extreme sport is that there are hundreds of different paintball markers that you can pick from. Want one that pumps? Or maybe you want an electronic one that can unleash a hail storm of paint. Whatever you want, you can find or customize your gear exactly the way you want.

The customization part of paintball lets you express yourself in the sport. Just as a hot rodder makes the cars of their dreams, a paintballer can customize their gun exactly how they want it. The sport is lots of fun to play, that people of all ages can play.

If you are craving some more excitement in your life, and want to pick up a hobby or sport to do in your free time, I recommend you try paintball.

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