You didn’t expect to get out of a paintball game completely unscathed, did you? Unless you’re wearing full body armor (which, I have to think would make it very difficult to run, hide, or do anything related to a paintball game) you’re going to get hit, scratched, and hurt in some way. That’s just part [...]
Posts Tagged ‘paintball air tank’
Paintball First Aid
Posted: 24th April 2012 by kristing in Paintball, Paintball TipsTags: paintball air tank, paintball tank
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Why Play Out Paintball Scenario?
Posted: 14th February 2012 by TimD in Guerrilla Air, Paintball, Paintball scenario, Paintball TipsTags: Paintball, paintball air tank
Constructing an intricate scenario can take your paintball play from casual hobby, like say bowling, to immersive game playing event levels. Anyone who has ever picked up a paintball marker or loaded up a paintball air tank has entered the sport wanting to fight hard and have fun. When you build a scenario with actual militaristic [...]
Other Uses for Paintball Markers
Posted: 10th January 2012 by KristenM in PaintballTags: paintball air tank
It’s time to get a little creative. Of course paintball markers are intended for the sport of paintball, but it’s fun to think about some other uses. Why not make the most out of your marker? Believe it or not, the original use of a paintball marker was not for sport. Instead it was to [...]
Paintball Tricks for Your Opponents
Posted: 1st November 2011 by MattC in Guerrilla Air, Paintball, Paintball TipsTags: paintball air tank, paintball tips
Paintball is a game of mind as well as might. You can just as easily beat your opponent by confusing them than by blatant attack. There are some paintball tips and tricks that people tend to fall for, mostly because of the way we naturally perceive our environment. Use human error to your advantage and [...]
Historical Helicopter Finds Home On A Paintball Field
Posted: 28th September 2011 by TimD in Paintball, paintball tanksTags: Paintball, paintball air tank, paintballs
A few months ago the proprietors of Rednal Paintball, near Oswestry in England, procured an old military helicopter they were eager to make part of one of their courses. When the Wessex XT468 arrived they learned that it had been a vital tool in the Falklands War. During the war the helicopter had served to rescue crew [...]
Accessorizing for Paintball
Posted: 22nd September 2011 by orens in UncategorizedTags: paintball air tank
Once you have your basic equipment like your paintball gun, paintball air tank, mask, etc. You may want to look into accessories or modifications. A popular accessory (and a relatively cheap one) is a laser site. There are a number on the market and they can greatly increase accuracy. Just remember that your opponents can [...]
Planning Your Paintball Strategy with Your Phone
Posted: 15th September 2011 by orens in Guerrilla Air, Paintball, paintball tanks, Paintball Tips, UncategorizedTags: paintball air tank, paintball valve
As paintball grows in popularity as an American sport, a number of phone apps have emerged to piggy back on the trend. Some are just hokey digital simulations of paintballing on the phone, but others legitimately help players and keep them up-to-date on the world of paintballing. One of my favorite paintball apps is by [...]
Paintball Air Tanks Featured in 7-11 Paintball Commercial
Posted: 13th September 2011 by tarae in Guerrilla Air, Paintball, paintball tanksTags: paintball air tank, paintball air tanks
In another example of how paintball has become part of the mainstream culture, a new 7-11 commercial is centered on an impromptu paintball game taking place in one of the franchise’s stores. 7-11 is just the latest enterprise to realize the effectiveness of using paintball as a marketing tool. Paintball indicates that an industry is [...]
After Your Paintball Air Tank, Think Gloves
Posted: 17th August 2011 by DanielA in Paintball TipsTags: paintball air tank, paintball gloves
When you’re out in the field, with one hand on your paintball air tank and the other on the trigger of your marker, you’re alert, looking for opponents. Sometimes you get shot. It happens. You let your guard down and you find yourself splattered. Have you ever been shot in the hand? It’s very painful, [...]
Flanking: A Paintball Strategy
Posted: 11th August 2011 by TimD in Paintball, paintball tanks, Paintball TipsTags: paintball air tank
Strategy in paintball is really the entire point of the game. In a way, it is more like the board-game RISK over playing something like darts, a game of aim and precision. It is best to have a working knowledge of the field, know each member of your team’s strengths and weaknesses, and be ready to designate specific [...]