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[pbgirl]

Ummm well i just started thinking about playing paintball. I like a guy that is majorly into paintball. He wins at almost every contest and things like that. I need to know how to start. What kind of gun is great to start with but yet really impressive. How do i play? What do i do? I know all of the obvious things. What do i do to make myself good at paintball?

[monkpaint]

Are you getting into paintball for all the wrong reasons, just to impress a guy?:P Anyways your asking for alot of advice and I'm kinda lazy myself so look around the forums and also look at different online stores such as
www.paintballgear.com
www.paintballgateway.com <----my personal favorite

[Mrfxiitxx]

pbgril,
Hate to break it to you but there isnt really an "impressive" entry level gun out there. People with expensive markers dont really think a tricked out entry level marker is that great.

As for good starter gear I would suggest a m98c or Pirhana Pro TS, the m98c is indestructible but it needs a better barrel because its stock accuracy is horrible.

The prihana pro TS is a bit nicer look(g/f loves hers) decent barrel, nice amount of extras performs very well out of the box.

As for getting good at paintball that takes practice, theres no magic guide to read on the net to instanlty make you better, there are some tips but in the end it all comes down to practice. Go out and play and if you find a regular that is friend he/she is usually more than willing to give you playing tips and demonstrate them for you.

If you have alocal paintball store check it out ask the people who work there hold the markers they sell. Find one that feels right for you.

Mr.Fixitx

[Ebonclaw]

Ohboy......I hope you really like the sport and aren't just interested in the guy......not for the sake of "Oh...you don't like paintball....go away"...but for the sake of a relationship.
Having said that, if you have your heart set on trying paintball, congrads. As far as entry level "impressive" guns go.....well, pretty MrFixit said it best probably. Unless you sink a lot of money into an entry level gun, it really isn't an eye-stopper at the field. Check the link in my signature for an entry level gun that I put about $1000 into....it's pretty cool and got a lot of looks, but I could've just bought a $1000 gun to begin with.
I would advise looking into affordable performance form an entry-level marker and not eye dropping looks. Players are much more impressed from a player that can tear it up with an ugly but well performing marker as opposed to someone who runs out and buys the newest Dark Angel for $1500 and has never played before. In fact, we paintballers have a tendancy to roll our eyes at those guys. Look into the Black Dragun and E-99 as well, they are affordable and perform well. There is one or two simple cosmetic upgrades you can drop onto either of these guns....for instance, in the link on my gun, see the cone thingy under the barrel? That's a Twisted Volumizer. My gun got a LOT of "hey...that's pretty cool....." when I got it in the mail. Performance-wise, the Volumizer does NOTHING but replace the stock Low pressure Chamber and look pretty.
The second thing I chose was the chrome 12" CP barrel. I liked the look and the barrel shot well, so I forked over the $50 (though they can be had or $30) and bought it. It improved performance and made the gun look sexy.
The Twisted chamber comes in a variety of colors and runs from $25-$35. Mine is chrome.

Finally, don't underestimate the coolness factor of simple touch ups. Se the chrome sight rail on top of the gun? I don't know if you can see them or not, but I mounted two spikes on either side of where there were decoractive holes drilled. It cost me $4 for a bag of 10 spikes and $1 for soem super-glue. You can't see them well from the angle the gun is at (on its side) but looking down the barrel or something, they look very fierce.

Oh....and looking the part..that is not wearing jeans and a t-shirt, but a stylish jersey.....is probably the biggest thing you can do to look professional regardless of the gun you shoot.

[nordic]

Don't listen to that Spyder newb. Heh just playing around although im not a big fan of Spyders (they once were awesome) I will back ebon on this just because I have to since I agree with him.

[Calebd2]

Get this guy to get one for ya ;)

How much are you willing to spend on this paintball marker?

[Rugrat]

What do you need to make yourself good at paintball? You need to play.

I got to agree with my fellow PBers on this. Don't go out and buy a $1000 marker just to try and impress someone. If you use a rental and ask him for help and advise it will get you on "cool terms" with him and will save you LOTS of cash.

Also if you make a mistake or do something silly you won't lose face because he knows your new and your trying to learn. If you show with an E-mag and do something stupid you just come off looking like a spoilled posser.

[pbgirl]

I am pretty much willing to spend as much as i need to. I want an awesome gun because not only is it impressive but i won't have to run out and buy a new one when i have been in the game for awhile and discover my old gun sucks. As for why i am getting into paintball it seems like an awesome sport. As paintballers often say "paintball is the only sport" i would like to find out why its so fantastic. I hang out at the paintball field alot. I love the people there. The guy well he works there. I know all the people there in if ever i go anywhere in the place it seems i am followed by a very good looking shadow ;) So i know he likes me. He never was treated extremely wel by girlfriends and i want to just treat him better than he ever dreamed he could be treated. I want to show him something he's interested in matters to me. Since i am already interested in the game just because it seems like its awesome i'd like to impress a guy along with play great.

[Calebd2]

I mean if your looking at getting a real pimped up marker, you could be spend over a thousand bucks. But I don't really like to tell new players to run out and buy a expensive gun (if they have the money) because the higher end guns are much harder to fix. New players should start out with a blowback marker, get use to the sport, than if your sure you like it and are ready, get a new gun. You don't need a 1000 bucks marker to impress this guy. Just showing up to play paintball will look sexy

Do you know what type of gun your guy is packing?

[magsrule]

get this guy to buy you your gun (girls have pulled it off on me, so it's possible).
Tippmann or Spyder would be good.
I'm guessing you'll find the spyder more visually apeasing.
If you are willing to pay a little more, the automag and autococker are good choices.
you would probably prefer the 'cocker over the 'mag for the same reason you would take the spyder over the tippmann.
Other stuff you need is a hopper, mask, co2 tank, and squeegee.
You'll want to upgrade your barrel soon too.
An electro hopper is a necessity once you get good at pulling the trigger fast.

tips:

Go to warpig and read up on their newbie tips.
When you play and watch, pay attention to better players, Watch what they do.
When you get shot out, think to yourself "what did I do wrong, what would have been a smarter way to go about that?"
Always buy extra balls and air before you leave and practice snap-hooting and off hand shooting at home and stuff.

[PartySquirrel]

if you want impressive wise and something not too expensive maybe go with an automag classic 68 although abit higher than entry level very easy to learn to maintain and stuff - and a very good gun stock and with awesome upgrades

[Jaster]

IMO you should hold off on the "top of the line" markers until you decide if this is what you really want to do. Borrow one or rent one for the first few times you play. You said "seems like an awesome sport". When you KNOW it is then you should spend the cash. Every last one of us has, at some point in time, said "wow this thing really sucks." (I've done that 4 times already) That's ok because the next words are usually "Time to upgrade!! :badboy: " I would recommend a Spyder type marker. Many to choose from. Go electronic and upgrade. You'll end up with a pretty good marker that keeps up (for the most part), a better idea of what you're getting into and still have some cash in the old bank account.
As far as you "man" is concerned, ask him what he thinks. Already you've got his interest because you're talking paintball. With him working at a shop I'm sure he has access to quite a bit of stuff. I wouldn't think he'd let you walk out with junk. Also IMO, the questions and effort put into learning the sport will impress more then any marker will.
Don't just dive blindly into this. You'll end up with a head ache. Take the time to learn. Not only what we do, and how we do it but, WHY we do it.
Any questions feel free to ask. Most of us are opinionated pains (We're guys what do you want?) but we'll always help out when we can. Welcome to paintball and the boards. Good luck. :D

[Sid]

Okay, I think there's a better way to go about this. Listen, you're a girl, so you should be good at scheming. I've got a better scheme than simply buying a marker.

You've got to ask this guy to teach you how to play paintball. You know, let the guy be the "hero" so to speak. If the guy is interested in you, he needs an opportunity to impress you, not the other way around. Tell him you're interested in getting into paintball and that you want him, and only him, to teach you. Then when you get more into it, you can make a better decision on what to buy.

Besides, this should give you time with him. Once you actually start playing, you can come back and ask more specific play questions. As it is now, we could tell you all kinds of things relating to technique but you won't know what we're talking about till you get on the field and experience it.

Good luck.

[pbgirl]

class ir3 gun thats his gun. For everyone that wanted to know the answer to the question. He has his eye on several other guns though. Thanks for the great advice everyone. Keep telling me all you know i am very interested.

[Shadow221]

Originally posted by pbgirl
it seems i am followed by a very good looking shadow ;) You sure? I dont remember ever having followed a girl around:P

Hahaha, I crack myself up...right:eyes:

Anyways I'm going to recommend to you the gun I recommend to most people. An Automag. I'd write out a long list of reason's why I believe mags to be the best choice but Ebon might get pissed at me again:rolleyes: . heh, just messing ebon.

Anyways, I explained it really well in this thread
http://www.pbreview.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=126557

just scroll down and look for my gigundo post.

[Coal-Cracker]

Originally posted by Sid

You've got to ask this guy to teach you how to play paintball. You know, let the guy be the "hero" so to speak. If the guy is interested in you, he needs an opportunity to impress you, not the other way around. Tell him you're interested in getting into paintball and that you want him, and only him, to teach you....

Good luck.

Take Sid's advice. This will work.
Guys love to impress girls. It's something instinctually programmed in us going back to the hunter/gatherer days. When he is instructing/teaching you, don't just act impressed, "convince" yourself to actually be impressed. If your fake about it, as dumb as we are, we will pick up on this "fakeness".

[CKYshane]

Let's be honest with ourselves: no we won't.

[Jaster]

Originally posted by CKYshane
Let's be honest with ourselves: no we won't.

:laugh: No kidding though!! :laugh:

[Coal-Cracker]

Originally posted by CKYshane
Let's be honest with ourselves: no we won't.

shhhhh.
(I know that. You know that. But, she doesn't have to know that.)

[cocker kid 2k2]

I basically had Sid's idea in mind. Just go up to him and make it seem like you just need his help, im sure he'll be more than happy to help, and while you two are practicing together you can get closer and closer over time. In the process of doing this, take his advice on what a good starter marker would be, and tell him how you feel about the situation of not wanting to get a new marker since the one you have now sucks and is just for new players.

[FallNAngel]

IMO, I think you're going about this all wrong. If you want to be with this guy, then just talk to him and ask if he wants to go to a movie or dinner after a day at the field or whatever. If you want to get a marker and start playing, that's fine. Don't do it just to impress him.

A) He's probably not going to be impressed with a tricked out spyder.
B) He's probably not going to be impressed with someone that has an IR3 that's not great at playing paintball.

If you really want to impress him, you'd be on the field owning everyone with a pump :D

Seriously though. I personally say start a relationship outside paintball. Don't tell him you want him to give you tips and wait for it to sway toward a relationship. Make your intentions known off the bat and don't mess around with it. If you want to date him, go for it. If you want him to show you a thing or two in paintball, that's fine too. But don't have him teach you something just because you want to date him. This way if the paintball thing falls apart for one reason or another (he can't play anymore or you just turn out not to like it) you're still with him.

Just my $0.02

[CARBON]

Originally posted by Sid
Okay, I think there's a better way to go about this. Listen, you're a girl, so you should be good at scheming. I've got a better scheme than simply buying a marker.

You've got to ask this guy to teach you how to play paintball. You know, let the guy be the "hero" so to speak. If the guy is interested in you, he needs an opportunity to impress you, not the other way around. Tell him you're interested in getting into paintball and that you want him, and only him, to teach you. Then when you get more into it, you can make a better decision on what to buy.

Besides, this should give you time with him. Once you actually start playing, you can come back and ask more specific play questions. As it is now, we could tell you all kinds of things relating to technique but you won't know what we're talking about till you get on the field and experience it.

Good luck.

thankyou.... that is all. Plus make sure that this guy likes you or this would all be for nothing. Personally if their was a girl that I liked and she started playing paintball, I wouldn't definately ask you out.;)

[CKYshane]

Newsflash: You've all been scammed. No girl would be that foolish.

[Shadow221]

Originally posted by CKYshane
Newsflash: You've all been scammed. No girl would be that foolish. You're point being...? Quite frankly I couldn't care less if she's really a girl or not. I'm just trying to spread "Magism";)

[pbgirl]

ok lets get some things clear. I want to impress this guy because i like him and he likes me. Just because a guy likes a girl or she likes him doesn't mean they should stop trying to flirt and impress one another. I wouldn't waste my time or money on a guy that i didn't think at least somewhat liked me. Now that i know he does, i am taking my time. Learning about things he loves and starting to love them too. To me i think thats something every girlfriend should do ( learn about things her guy loves) if she doesn't then she isn't worth it and whoever shes with should actually find a girl that will care enough to find out just what her man is interested in.

[No_DAMN_NAMES]

How much are you willing to spend?

[Calebd2]

Originally posted by pbgirl
ok lets get some things clear. I want to impress this guy because i like him and he likes me. Just because a guy likes a girl or she likes him doesn't mean they should stop trying to flirt and impress one another. I wouldn't waste my time or money on a guy that i didn't think at least somewhat liked me. Now that i know he does, i am taking my time. Learning about things he loves and starting to love them too. To me i think thats something every girlfriend should do ( learn about things her guy loves) if she doesn't then she isn't worth it and whoever shes with should actually find a girl that will care enough to find out just what her man is interested in.

Then ask him to help you, he would be more than happy too

[FallNAngel]

Originally posted by Calebd2


Then ask him to help you, he would be more than happy too

I agree. If you already know he likes you, then there's not much need to impress him. If you want to buy a gun, go for one you like, not one to impress him. Then ask him for help / tips. When you're good, it's not going to make a huge difference if you have an ir3 or if you have a cocker or what... you should still do well. So go for what you like, not what will impress the guy.

[CKYshane]

*Edited for obvious reasons...

[chadolf]

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