Paintball101
Paintball is a combination of the childhood games "tag" and "hide and seek" but is much more challenging and sophisticated. The basic concept involves the creation of two teams and the goal of eliminating team members by 'marking' them with paint pellets. The sport requires very specific equipment; goggles, paintguns, pressurized gas, and paintballs. Paintball can be played indoors or out, with as few as 2 people or 500 people (the largest paintball game on record involved over 4000 players!), a game can last 5 minutes or an entire weekend. It's objective might be to take something, bring something, find something, or to simply be the last person standing. Depending on the type of field you play, the tactics can vary as well - from being quiet and sneaky and picking your shots carefully, to being loud, fast, and shooting constantly.
Barrel Bag
Often overlooked yet totally required piece of equipment. A barrel bag fits over the business end of the barrel and is held in place by elastic wrapped around the rear of the gun. Its function is simple, to block the ball from exiting the barrel off the field. Maximum Paintball The Field requires you to have this safety device to keep you and those around you safe. There are no exceptions.
Paintball Guns
Paintguns range widely in price and performance. Guns (also called markers) can be pump-action, mechanical semi-auto, or electronic. Some tournament players can spend up to $2000.00 on their paintball guns, but most recreational players are competitive with a $270.00 investment. Rental sets (marker, air tank, and mask) are the best way to get a feel for the sport at a minimal cost. A hopper capable of holding 190 paintballs sits atop the marker and an air source (Co2 or compressed air) expels the paintball from the barrel.
Advice!
Read your manual and understand how your gun works. Our referees specialize in running paintball games, not how to change modes on your
Yakuza Intimidator Board.
This is a Semi Auto (one ball per trigger pull) Field.
Goggles
This is the most important piece of paintball equipment. All paintball goggles are designed to meet strict industry standards and protect ears, nose, mouth, as well as the eyes. Goggles (also called masks) range from $19.99 to $109.99 and come in a variety of colors and styles.
Masks cannot be modified in any way. We do not allow airsoft masks combined with goggles for your own safety.
Pressurized Co2 Tanks/ Compressed Air
Paintball guns use pressurized gas to propel the paintball forward. There are 2 types of propellant: Co2 and compressed air. Tanks range from $18.00 for a 9oz Co2 to $229.99 for a 88ci, 4500psi compressed air tank.
Paintballs
A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule with colored liquid inside. Paintballs are similar to large round vitamin capsules. The fill inside is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluable, and biodegradable. It rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water and are even edible, although we don't recommend eating it!
Paintguns range widely in price and performance. Guns (also called markers) can be pump-action, mechanical semi-auto, or electronic. Some tournament players can spend up to $2000.00 on their paintball guns, but most recreational players are competitive with a $270.00 investment. Rental sets (marker, air tank, and mask) are the best way to get a feel for the sport at a minimal cost. A hopper capable of holding 190 paintballs sits atop the marker and an air source (Co2 or compressed air) expels the paintball from the barrel.
Advice!
Read your manual and understand how your gun works. Our referees specialize in running paintball games, not how to change modes on your
Yakuza Intimidator Board.
This is a Semi Auto (one ball per trigger pull) Field.
Goggles
This is the most important piece of paintball equipment. All paintball goggles are designed to meet strict industry standards and protect ears, nose, mouth, as well as the eyes. Goggles (also called masks) range from $19.99 to $109.99 and come in a variety of colors and styles.
Masks cannot be modified in any way. We do not allow airsoft masks combined with goggles for your own safety.
Pressurized Co2 Tanks/ Compressed Air
Paintball guns use pressurized gas to propel the paintball forward. There are 2 types of propellant: Co2 and compressed air. Tanks range from $18.00 for a 9oz Co2 to $229.99 for a 88ci, 4500psi compressed air tank.
Paintballs
A paintball is a round, thin-skinned gelatin capsule with colored liquid inside. Paintballs are similar to large round vitamin capsules. The fill inside is non-toxic, non-caustic, water-soluable, and biodegradable. It rinses out of clothing and off skin with mild soap and water and are even edible, although we don't recommend eating it!
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