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Paintball Articles on Guns, Equipment & Supplies
Keep up with the latest innovations in paintball guns, barrels, equipment, clothing and other newly available paintball supplies. When new paintball products hit the shelves, learn about them here at pbreview. Action Pursuit Games, the world's leading paintball magazine, and pbreview have teamed up to bring you the best coverage of paintball guns, equipment and supplies on the web. Articles Related To: Guns, Equipment & Supplies
If paintball sounds interesting, you need to know some basics about the paintball equipment used to play the game. The main piece of paintball equipment is the paintball itself. While paintballs come in many different shapes and colors, the standard size is .68" in diameter. You'll use the paintballs to "tag" other players when they're shot out of your paintball gun. Other paintball equipment you should be familiar with are arm bands (used to show teams) and flags, whose capture is the ultimate goal of a paintball game.
Paint guns or markers come in a variety of shapes and styles. With a pump gun, each time a player wants to shoot a paintball, the player must first must cock the paint gun by using a pump and then squeeze the trigger. With a semi-automatic paint gun, the player first must cock the paint gun in order to shoot a paintball, but subsequent shots can be fired by simply pressing the trigger. With a fully-automatic paintball gun, the mechanism is cocked once and paintballs are shot until the trigger is released.
Paintball's superb safety record compared with other sports is largely due to the attention paid to safety concerns since the beginnings of the game. Goggles are required to protect the eyes of all players to during a paintball game. Barrel plugs are also standard issue in all non-shooting areas of a paintball game. Chronographs measure paintball velocity, ensuring that the paintball game is played safely. The standard speed limit for paintballs internationally is 300 feet per second (fps). Referees are also present to ensure safe paintball games.
Paintball's "arms race" pushes the rate of fire ever-higher in the quest for ever-higher firepower. Electronic paintball guns + electronic loaders = high rates of fire. Paintball has safety and sport rules and standards to limit velocity and rate of fire, yet electronics provide the capability of making it fairly easy, and nearly undetectable, to break these rules. What does the present and future look like when it comes to paintball bpm's and velocity issues?
Paintball guns have just had a new standard for excellence set with the introduction of the PCS US-5 paintball gun. PCS, the milsim brand from PMI Inc., promises quality and innovation, and delivers both with the versatile PCS US-5 marker. With innovations in trigger options, multimodes, and the barrel and body design of the paintball gun, the new PCS US-5 is sure to be an innovator in markers.
You're in a heated paintball exchange. Deep in the playing field. Wouldn't it be nice if you could invade your opponent's safe area without having to give up your own good cover? Well, with the introduction of the BT Paintball Designs Apex barrel, you can shoot around corners even though you can't grow eyes in the back of your head!
Time is of the essence in paintball, especially in tournament games. The more players on a team, the more time in the game, but there is not an abundance of time to play the game. Every player on a paintball team should carry some type of timing device, but which one is right for you? What's the best type of timer to use in your paintball game? Most importantly, why is time so important in a paintball game?
Because scenario paintball, with tanks and bazookas or other exotic launchers, is so popular these day, there are companies out there that have heard the cry for product. Unfortunately, the cry is so faint and the ability to make money from such a small crowd so limited, manufacturers are dragging their heels about developing a cost efficient paintball anti-tank launcher. What are the consequences of the manufacturer's actions (or lack thereof)?
Where's the tank in my paintball gun? If you're a dinosaur in the paintball game, you know the answer. That's a lot of us. Paintball players from the Dark Ages, before the Age of Semi-Autos. Players who don't stand in fill station lines. Tough guys, not scared to be "outgunned". Willing to go up against semi-automatic paintball guns. I guess we should be glad that there are new people coming to paintball all the time!
I've been paintballing for two years. I have one of the worst markers ever made. I go to fields and see that everyone has a better marker than I do. I have very little money. Some people laugh at me and call me a newbie. What do I do? Well, the answer to the question is simple: you have to play the paintball field with the equipment you were given.
Paintball needs an industry organization to disseminate information, and to challenge companies or outside interests that threaten to promote negative influences or unsafe practices. How are safety briefings being avoided? Who's against the safety briefings? How do paintball CO2bottles factor into the argument?
Paintball tournaments -- what's your style of play? Your overall style of play and the paintball ethics you've chosen to adopt are choices you have to make. So how does what you choose relate to helping you win paintball tournaments? You can't win if you've been eliminated and penalized, or ejected for wrongdoings. By following a few basic guidelines, a new paintball tournament player can become a contender, all while keeping his or her nose clean.
Paintball equipment runs the gamut, from markers to eye wear. Why is eye protection so important in paintball? One paintball player discovers the need for a paintball mask the hard way. He stood in the "players' area" behind the field netting. He didn't have his paintball mask on. He wanted to watch the game better, so he pressed his face against the netting. THWACK! A paintball hit the net and pushed the netting onto his eye.
Staying hydrated in a high-action sport like paintball is of the utmost importance. Drink water before, during, and after paintball, and that means drinking water the day before you play, too. And keep your paintball mask on! A paintball mask's mission is to protect. Guarding your eyes from being hit with paintballs, the mask is the single most important piece of gear in paintball.
Paintball safety alert! Brass Eagle Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has a voluntary recall of the Blade Turbo paintball marker and the Paintball Breakout Players Kit. If you have one of these paintball markers, stop using it, and call Brass Eagle to receive a free replacement screw-on cap, which will be a black cap instead of a clear cap.
When choosing paintball equipment, your safety equipment is of the utmost importance. An impact to the knee, or pressure on the knee from contact with hard ground, rocks, and/or other hard objects, can cause a knee injury. Wear kneepads to help prevent impact injuries, bruising, and general wear on the knee.
Paintballs can thump your head pretty hard. The result can be a lump, bruise, and even a concussion. Multiple head shots in paintball games can hospitalize a player! Safety equipment in paintball is of the utmost importance. Paintball stores carry enhanced head-protection systems. Look into one and keep your head in the game!
Paintball equipment just got a new face! Bob Long is pleased to announce the creation of his own Development, Sales, Marketing and Distribution company for paintball called BOB LONG TECHNOLOGIES. Bob has brought in Dan Kereluk (formerly of Custom Products) to help with the Sales and Marketing and Product Development side of Bob’s new paintball equipment venture.
National Paintball Supply and BLAST (Bob Long Action Sports Technology) have mutually agreed to discontinue the special distribution arrangement under which National Paintball Supply has provided Intimidators and Defiants to many pro-shops and playing fields. While National Paintball will continue to be a source for BLAST products, NPS anticipates increasing the quantity and variety of high performance products offered from manufacturers including First Endeavor Paintball, Smart Parts, Indian Creek Designs, Planet Eclipse, DYE and Empire.
The paintball marker of the future has arrived. Worr Game Products (WGP) has introduced the new Superstock VRT Autococker SF paintball marker. Thriving on challenge, WGP stepped up to match the new rules of all the pro paintball leagues with controlled ramping, plus the exciting new Demo mode. Read on to learn more about this advanced paintball marker. You may find it in your paintball gear stash sooner than you think!
Paintball's JT TAC-5: so what's the big deal? The TAC-5 is an open bolt, blowback, in-line paintball marker with neat innovations. The feed can be set to left, right, or center feed as the player chooses. A modular internal parts design adds serious convenience for ease of cleaning and maintenance, just what a paintball player is looking for. With its adjustable foregrip and carry handle, along with the paintball marker's overall shape and low cost, the TAC-5 is very milsim friendly.
Did paintball just get better? More for less, and less is more, with the new Maxx 55 and the new SportShot paintball game. Unique to both is PMI .55 caliber marking ammo, adding a new element to this paintball-type of game. At .55 caliber, each ball is 19 per cent smaller than a .68 caliber paintball. The smaller ammo costs less, so the price per shot goes way down--and so does the weight of the ball. What else does the Maxx 55 bring to the table?
Funny questions in paintball: did you ever wonder about those little clear air tubes on the Cocker's front block? Why are there parts out in the open, where they can get hit from paintball splat and splatter, or catch on something? Shouldn't there be a cover over all that? Read on to find out exactly what these little tubes are and what they do, once and for all!
Many paintball players dream of kicking their performance up to the lofty standard of the high-dollar tournament 'Cockers. For these hopeful spirits, Jackal Machine offers a host of paintball tournament-grade aftermarket products produced at the Jackal Machine facility in Neosho, Missouri. How can an enhancement from Jackal Machine boost the performance of your paintball marker? Read on and find out!
Do you know where most paintball gun Autococker leaks occur? Can you find, and fix, the leak in your paintball marker? Time to talk to the Cocker Doctor! Here are some tips on how to locate those pesky leaks and the easiest, most efficient ways to fix them. Say goodbye to those CO2 leaks, now and for good!
Paintball bunkers get a new face! SUP'AIRBALL, manufacturer of inflatable paintball bunkers, has once again innovated the industry with this new line of Mini Bunkers. On your desk, in your bedroom, in your paintball shop, Mini Bunkers from SUP'AIRBALL will always find their place in your life.
Paintball goes gold...XPSL welcomes their newest Gold Sponsor First Endeavor Paintball, manufacturer of the Quest tournament paintball marker and other paintball accessories and products. "I have supported the XPSL since its inception and I am proud to add the industry's hottest marker (Quest) to the prize package of the league. Shawn Walker and his staff have done an excellent job growing and sustaining the West Coast's largest paintball series," said Dave Palmer, CEO of First Endeavor Paintball.
Paintball parts isn't just parts...Taking pride in our products and the support we give our customers, and in an effort to help reduce paintball marker theft, Smart Parts does not provide warranty service on paintball markers which do not have their original serial number intact. How important is the serial number on your paintball equipment?
Paintball gets an energy infusion from the Hype energy drink! In 2005 Hype decided to expand and try marketing to the paintball community, so Hype decided to take a look inside the extreme sport of paintball. What they found was Ambush Alpha, an extreme paintball team to say the least. Read on to learn about the sponsorship by Hype and how Ambush Alpha is getting supercharged!
Not your parent's paintball poster! Feast your eyes upon the latest posters from Smart Parts paintball manufacturer. Beautifully photographed with some of the best pro players in paintball alongside the most gorgeous girls in the industry, the Smart Girls. Reminiscent of a suave, sophisticated and infamous film genre, these posters are not your average paintball art form.
Partners for the good of paintball! Smart Parts, Inc. and BLAST announced the signing of a patent license agreement giving BLAST a worldwide, non-exclusive license to make, sell, offer for sale, and distribute products covered by Smart Parts' electronic paintball gun patents. Smart Parts owns several U.S. and international patents and pending patent applications related to the use of electronics in the control and operation of paintball markers.
Paintball gear gets an upgrade! The Smart Parts 4500 psi, 1.1. litre (68 cubic inch) fibre wrapped high pressure compressed air cylinder is now available through Smart Parts Europe. Combined with the Max Flo Micro regulator, this new cylinder is the ultimate setup for the international tournament paintball player. Read more about this exciting innovation in paintball equipment!
Tippmann Sports is introducing a new line of paintball markers under the Triumph by Tippmann brand. These paintball markers were designed to deliver lightweight, compact performance and an exciting new look at an affordable price. The three paintball marker models in the line, the Triumph XL, Triumph XT and Triumph eXT feature a center feed, double trigger, and fast-shooting design.
Leading manufacturer of quality paintball equipment Redz International has optioned the right to void its sponsorship contract with D.C. Arsenal and all other Arsenal affiliated paintball teams under the Arsenal, LLC umbrella, effective immediately. Redz International's decision was based on multiple violations of the signed, agreed upon, legal contract, which occurred throughout the 2006 paintball tournament year.
Paintball markers just got exciting! The new Shocker NXT builds on the world-class, tournament-proven performance of the Shocker SFT with new features designed hand-in-hand with Smart Parts sponsored teams and professional paintball players. Few names are associated with as many paintball tournament wins as that of the Shocker. What's all the hype about? Read on!
Delta Paintball, Inc, is proud to announce that the Delta Paintball Team, a world leader in scenario paintball, has signed a multi-year deal with Virtue Paintball, LLC. The Delta Paintball Team will proudly be using Virtue products for the 2006-2007 seasons, showcasing the legendary Virtue Board in their Shockers, IONs, and SP-8s.
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