Maybe you’ve heard some of your friends bring up the term “renegade play” when it comes to paintball. No? What about gonzo play, or outlaw ball? You may have read it somewhere or heard another team talk about it, but you may not be sure what it is. Renegade play means you are playing on [...]
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Yes it’s possible and yes there are places that do it. Laser tag may seem like a trend of the 90s but people still love to go out and shoot each other with beams of light, not paint. But you can get the best of both worlds if you are a paintball player making their [...]
Paintball Preparation: Marker Parts, Tanks, and Other Supplies
Posted: 8th June 2011 by MattC in Guerrilla Air, Paintball, paintball tanks, Paintball TipsTags: air tank, carbon fiber tank, paintball air tank
Let’s face the truth for one second. Would you bulldoze into a barrage by the opposing team without knowing you have exactly what you need to survive it? No! That’s just foolish and you’ll end up losing for the sake of self-proclaimed heroics. Before you go out on the playing field take some time to [...]
How My Older Brother Turned Me Into a Paintball Girl
Posted: 7th June 2011 by ChristineM in PaintballTags: air tank
As a girl, having an older brother was both a blessing and a curse.It was awesome to have my big brother protect me, especially since it was just the two of us. But he also really, really wanted me to be a boy. So instead of sitting there and moping, he practically turned me into [...]
Buying Vs Renting Paintball Equipment
Posted: 20th May 2011 by ChristineM in Paintball TipsTags: air tank
If you are just starting out in paintball, you are probably wondering which is the better option when it comes to equipment. You might not be sure whether you want to buy your marker and air tank or just rent from the field you frequent, or another supplier. In the end, it’s going to come [...]
You play paintball and make it part of your life. You suit up for tournaments, check out prices on a new air tank just in case, and follow great blogs on paintball like this one. But with all the effort you put into the game, have you taken the time to think about what the [...]
There’s a lot basic strategies with paintball; movement, cover, and formations. 3 man strategies are good to know, especially for those just getting into the sport. Often three man teams end up being common for beginners especially for those in tournaments, so you want to utilize your small numbers as best as you can. So [...]
Sometimes you just gotta play the game, even if you aren’t on the field. There are a good number of video games about paintball that are just for that sole purpose. It makes sense given the high popularity of first person shooters. Why not take those similar mechanics but have the experience of being on [...]
Things Not to Shout on the Paintball Field
Posted: 11th January 2011 by ChristineM in Paintball, Paintball TipsTags: air tank
Sometimes when I’m out on the paintball field, I get into the heat of the moment. I’m out there with my gun and air tank, and I suddenly feel like a member of some elite squad, making hand signals and creeping a around behind cover. Sometimes though, I get so pumped up I just want [...]
Be Kind to the Noobs: A Lesson in Etiquette
Posted: 25th October 2010 by KristenM in paintball tanks, Paintball TipsTags: air tank
Yes, we all enjoy the thrill of the easiest paintball target: the noob. He’s easy to spot, he asks too many questions, his paintball gun is unsteady, and it wouldn’t surprise you if he filled his paintball air tank wrong and you’re waiting for an explosion. Despite the urge to take him out, remember that [...]