Newbie $600.00 to spend need help

[screwspeedballe]

Hi there,
I'm a newb i have quite a bit off cash i am new to sport and am seeking advice on what to get. The expect to include the gun air hopper mask.

Thank You For Your Time And Suggestions

[chibissj]

too bad i'm not a modrite now or i'd move this thread.

[bigredman_1]

Well for 600 you could probable get a base impulse and the other stuff. I know the impulse would cost about 400-450. It is a fairly good marker for someone new to the sport because it is easy to maintain. I know a couple of people with them that dont even clean them very good and they still shoot well. If you want to go a little cheaper get a spyder flash lcd or electra. Both good markers and good for beginers. The impulse will take you from beginer to tournies. Or you can go for a cocker and slowly build it but I wouldnt recomend it unless you have someone around that knows a good bit about them to coach you on it. All in all it just depends on how far you think you will get into the game. If you never plan on going past playing with your friends I would get a spyder but if you plan on going further get the impulse.

[teufelhunden]

If you're new to the sport... don't spend $600 on a marker package. IMO, you'd be better off starting with a Spyder or Tippmann, because they're cheaper (in case you decide paintball isn't your thing), easier to maintain (no 3ways or solenoids), and a lot of people have them or have had them, so if something goes wrong, you'd probably be able to get help from a friend.

So, here's what I'd buy:

Spyder Imagine [if you want electro] or Tippmann 98 [for a good mech gun]
A good mask [this is the most important thing; not only for safety, but if you can't see, you can't shoot people], such as a JT Flex7 or Proflex
An Empire Reloader
A 20oz CO2 tank, which you should get Anti-Siphoned at your local proshop after you get your marker.
An upgraded barrel, such as the CP 1 piece for around $40, or a Dye Ultralite for around $80.

If you feel it's necessary after playing a few times, get a pack as well, but I don't feel that's worthwhile to buy right off the bat.


Or, if you're really looking into getting a higher end gun for your first marker, I'd suggest an Automag, because it offers the simplicity and durability of the above markers, but offers the performance of a higher end gun. I'd get this:

68 Automag
Intelliframe
Level 10
Empire Reloader
Same barrel/tank choices as above.

But as a note, you're far better off buying an Automag used than new. Check around the B/S/T forums here, at pbnation.com, automags.org, and the classifieds at paintballclassifieds.com

Hope I helped.

[IromKnight]

I got my angel LCD for 600 on ebay. Can't go wrong with an angel.

[Blacksheep]

Note he also would need HPA, goggles, etc.

[tonysk83]

Don't get a really expensive gun to start, I would suggest a black dragun package, but if you want to spend more get and automag, they are hard to break, and very reliable, perfect for a newbie, if you look on ebay you cna find complete automag packages going for 300-400 bucks

[Adema3412]

Originally posted by tonysk83
Don't get a really expensive gun to start, I would suggest a black dragun package, but if you want to spend more get and automag, they are hard to break, and very reliable, perfect for a newbie, if you look on ebay you cna find complete automag packages going for 300-400 bucks

What tony said used mag packages = :D, and empire reloader is a good hopper, and fro a mask I'd sya get a v-force or a higher end JT mask.

[Micewheelz72]

Originally posted by teufelhunden

68 Automag
Intelliframe
Level 10
Empire Reloader
Same barrel/tank choices as above.

But as a note, you're far better off buying an Automag used than new. Check around the B/S/T forums here, at pbnation.com, automags.org, and the classifieds at paintballclassifieds.com

Hope I helped.
This is what I woul do.

[dropkickmurphys]

get a tippman A-5 with a responsive trigger. For a hopper buy a ricochet loader. get a nitro tank. also a dye boomstick barrel. get a jt proteus mask. Also this is optoonal get a jt jersey. that should be around. 570.00 give or take 20 dollars. that would be an awesome set up.

[noakerski]

Bushy,crossfire 47/45,jet flex ize,cp 1 piece,32* 3+2and a cheap cradle.:cool:

[dropkickmurphys]

sorry i made a mistake . it should add up to 610.oo. but you can get a 20 dollar maskand itll be 570.oo.

[p8ntball1016]

Originally posted by dropkickmurphys
get a tippman A-5 with a responsive trigger. For a hopper buy a ricochet loader. get a nitro tank. also a dye boomstick barrel. get a jt proteus mask. Also this is optoonal get a jt jersey. that should be around. 570.00 give or take 20 dollars. that would be an awesome set up.

you dont need a new hopper with an a5 stupid. it has the cyclone feed.

[spyderlover321]

don't forget a pack w/ pots
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[ATVRON]

Dude $600:eyes: you relay are a n00b if you cant spend $600 bucks. read the reviews and make your own decision. cant spent $600 bucks:laugh::confused:

[p8ntball1016]

if you are just starting out check out this.


http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1217491&cp=712507.710318&clickid=body_bestsellgcat_txt&page=2&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family


you will have 400 left over to spend on whatever you want.

[teufelhunden]

Originally posted by p8ntball1016
if you are just starting out check out this.


http://www.thesportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1217491&cp=712507.710318&clickid=body_bestsellgcat_txt&page=2&pageBucket=0&parentPage=family


you will have 400 left over to spend on whatever you want.


Wow, don't even bother.

8 oz bottle.
Crappy goggles.
Non-aggy hopper, on an electro gun.


You're better off customizing your own package.

[spencer_dale]

If I were you, I would get a mini mag. Don't spend all of your money at once, because you still have to buy paint. What ever money you hjave left over, you should spend on paint and feild fees to go paintballing, unless your rich and have money coming in any ways, go crazy.

[p8ntball1016]

http://www.thesportsauthority.com/config/index.jsp?productId=1087705&cp=712507&clickid=body_bestsell_txt

[thepeashooter]

Classic mag ---$219
12" SP Tear Drop -- $45
Bottom line -- $20
Centerflag 68/45 HPA -- $185
Rico 2k hopper -- $68
Level 10 bolt -- $50(i think)

JT Proteus --$70
gun oil --$3
elbow --$3
4+1 harness --$20
Straight Shot squeegie -- $12
Sheath -- $5
Barrel Condom -- $7
Reds gloves -- $14

Total - $721

So if you save up some more money you can have a complete set up with all your gear....and unless you got indoor places near you or you live in a hotter climate the season is gonna end pretty soon so you might as well wait through winter save your money and get all your gear at once

[the_big_wazzoo]

get a mag, good hopper (empire reloader or better), crossfire tank, any high end mask and you should be set. (dont buy a spyder or a tippmann or any other low-end blowback for that matter. you'll regret it later when you realized you had 600$ to spend...)

[p8ntball1016]

whats wrong with spyders and tippmanns?

[Dancing racoon]

Ok heres what you need to do.

Buy these
TKO Automag 279.99
Nitroduck Tuffskin airsystem 200 - 250
Goggles 20 - 40

Spend the rest on paint and go play!

[teufelhunden]

Originally posted by Dancing racoon
Ok heres what you need to do.

Buy these
TKO Automag 279.99
Nitroduck Tuffskin airsystem 200 - 250
Goggles 20 - 40

Spend the rest on paint and go play!

And have fun putting in 3 paintballs at a time into the powerfeed tube!!

[spencer_dale]

I wish I had problems like this, having to ask people what to use my money for.:laugh:

[beaverbuddy]

ok. Hopper Like Empire reloader-50
Mask-70
HPA tank-200
pod pack-50

thats 370

find a gun for 250 now that you want. i.e.If you want accuracy, high ROF, Reliable, Sexy lookin, and then find a marker good for you!

[i like tictacs]

Spyder Espirit
12 volt rev
68/3000 nitro.




Spend the rest to play. NOT THAT HARD.


:eek:

[p8ntball1016]

remember you dont have to get hpa. just because you have the money doesnt mean you have to spend it.


http://www.pbreview.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=135936

[thepeashooter]

you dont HAVE to, but its a good investmeant

[spencer_dale]

Originally posted by i like tictacs

Spyder Espirit
12 volt rev
68/3000 nitro.


Spend the rest to play. NOT THAT HARD.

This is a great set up. It is cheap and you can upgrade it with left over money when you play a little. I take back what I said before, you are new, and need a gun that suit you.

[Jtworrior]

If you totally new to the sport of paintball, the best thing to do if you want to become a good player is to just go out and play paintball. It's quite expensive to go out and play often. You'll exaust your $600 pretty quickly if you don't have more money to spend or support from your parents.

You can check out my 2 guns I'm selling here (http://www.pbreview.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1452708#post1452708) .

Jt package-$75

cocker package-$600

[LuckShot]

lol whats with that sportsauthority place that package for 200 was crap lol

Id go wit a used cocker IMO prob get ight one for 300 and then just go crazy wit the left over 300 id get 12volt wit xboard, dye invisions,dye gloves,and 48/3000, u should have left over for play'in

[PMI_Guy]

Not complete yet, but a good start.

http://www.pbreview.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=168644

[draxxus4lif]

this is what i think
vertcocker 349$
nitro 170$
sp all amercian 59.99

and what ever is left over get a loader
then start saving for an e blade
but u NEED a mask i would reccomend a thermal lens mask

[p8ntball1016]

hes a newbie. i dont think hes quite ready for a cocker and nitro. i would suggest a pirhana or spyder.

[firekow]

if you're a newbie, you're not gonna need an electro. if you do use it, it won't be used to its full potential. I suggest getting...

Tippmann 98 custom marker (reliable, upgradeable)
JT Flex-7 mask (comfortable)
PMI Pure energy 20 oz. CO2 tank (reliable company, good capacity)
PMI 2 pod pack (you don't need a huge pack if you're a newbie)
PMI 200 round loader (tippmanns probably won't outshoot a gravity feeding hopper)

Nothing fancy, just something to get you started off on. Also, it definitely won't cost you over 600. maybe use the rest on upgrades for your tippy.

[p8ntball1016]

or just spend the rest of the money to play and get better.

[amzng_spyderman]

Originally posted by firekow
if you're a newbie, you're not gonna need an electro. if you do use it, it won't be used to its full potential.
how so? explain your reasoning.

[firekow]

it's not so much newbies being incapable of using electros well as it's just me hating electros.

It depends on whether or not he's sure he'll stick with the sport. If he buys a tippmann or something like that, he won't have wasted too money if he doesn't like paintball. If he gets a freakin' impulse, he will be out quite a bit more.

and that ends the babble portion of the post. ok. now, as for him using an electro to its full potential, newbies normally don't immediately join up with a team and go to tourneys and whatnot right away. They tend to play recball. And if you play recball, you don't typically need high ROFs, you need to aim. So, you CAN get an electro if you feel the need, but IMO you'd save on paint and whatnot if you got a cheaper semi.

[amzng_spyderman]

Originally posted by firekow
it's not so much newbies being incapable of using electros well as it's just me hating electros.

It depends on whether or not he's sure he'll stick with the sport. If he buys a tippmann or something like that, he won't have wasted too money if he doesn't like paintball. If he gets a freakin' impulse, he will be out quite a bit more.

and that ends the babble portion of the post. ok. now, as for him using an electro to its full potential, newbies normally don't immediately join up with a team and go to tourneys and whatnot right away. They tend to play recball. And if you play recball, you don't typically need high ROFs, you need to aim. So, you CAN get an electro if you feel the need, but IMO you'd save on paint and whatnot if you got a cheaper semi.
then that's your opinion and shouldn't be stated as a fact like you did earlier.

he could always sell it :idea:

now i'm convinced you don't know what you're talking about. you need to aim in every aspect of the game, tourny, woods, rec, etc. a high rate of fire will help your chances of eliminating someone. the only thing you've said that makes sense is that a cheaper semi will help conserve paint. you really need to get your facts straight.

[firekow]

FOOLS! I NEVER KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT! *insane laughter*

[LuckShot]

Well on one side i think everyone should start off wit a spyder or tippman getting into the sport..........but thats how i started and now that i think about it i would have been alot happier if i would have bought a highend gun right off........just something to think about........

[Jtworrior]

Well on one side i think everyone should start off wit a spyder or tippman getting into the sport..........but thats how i started and now that i think about it i would have been alot happier if i would have bought a highend gun right off........just something to think about........

I agree, If I could redo my buying decisions I would have gotten a really cheep used spyder to start, played a little, then spent alot of money on a great gun.

[blacklabel56]

id reccomend tippmann 98 custom, 20 oz co2, some jt goggles, 12v revy if u want to, but its not necessary, a new barrel wouldnt hurt, and thats all you need for starters, still leaving you with 300 or so bucks to save for a hpa system, paint, or a higher end gun in the future.