Tactical Paintball Gear Must Haves

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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.

Paintball, though only recently became popular in more than twenty five countries, was actually first played in as far back as 1981. There are two opposing teams in every game, with as much as 16 members per team. The objective of each player is to eliminate opponents by shooting them down with paint. You have to leave a mark the size of a quarter on the tactical paintball gear of your enemy.

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.

Before playing, a player should be fully equipped. The most important weapon you need is a paintball gun. Guns used for this sport look like real guns, so you can get that soldier feel when you get into battle. Only difference is, the ammunition for these guns are not bullets, but paintball shells.

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 now have the weapon, so the next gear you need are masks and helmets. You need to protect your head as you jump, roll, dive and duck in order to avoid getting hit. Masks are also essential as they protect your eyes from being hit. Most masks have a tendency to fog and obstruct your vision, so opt for ones with thermal lenses.

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.

You will also need a vest. There are those loaded with many pockets for holding your keys, your phone, and your wallet, amongst others. Protective vests are also worn to receive the full impact of a shot, which can be painful if you get hit in sensitive areas.

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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