Category: Paintball

Aug 15 2009

Paintball – Safety Tips, Gear, Speed, and Sportmanship

Paintball safety is an important consideration to any one involved in the sport. According to statistics comparing serious injuries sustained across several sports, paintball is one of the safest sports you can play. This is probably a surprise to most people. As there is no direct contact between players, you are 19 times less likely to be injured playing paintball than American Football, for example. Another reason for the encouraging paintball safety statistics is that there is an important emphasis on wearing the right safety gear.

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Dec 10 2008

History of Paintball

In this article i’m mainly going to show you some markers that have left their trace in the history of paintball. But first: A small introduction.

The first actual game of paintball took place in 1981, between 12 players using the Nelspot 007. The first game was a capture the flag scenario game. Trough the 80’s the sport of paintball started spreading . First it spread to England, Australia and South Africa. Some years later it reached Europe. In 1992 the NPPL was founded and the year after there was played 4 tournaments around the country. In 1996 the World Championships Of Paintball was produced and aired by ESPN.

The first company that made a marker was Nelson Paint Company, the marker was called the Nelspot 007 and was originally used to mark trees in the forestry business.The Nelspot 007 was a bolt action or pump action pistol powered by 12 gram Co2 cartridges. The gun could also be set up with a ASA to accept HPA or Co2.

The Splatmaster was a very economic choice because it only costed around 80$. It’s internals was pretty similar to the 007 but the body was made out of solid plastic (The 007 was all steel). It held 10 round tubes of 0.68 cal. ammunition.

The Tippmann 68 Special hit the market around 1990 and it was a big hit!

This is what Tippmann wrote about it: “We took our finest gun and put it on steriods. The result is the 68 special. A new hybrid weapon with proven Tippmann quality and reliability. It combines the ruggedness of the SL-68, the most durable gun we’ve ever built, and the speed of the SMG-60, the only full automatic CO2 paintball gun. The 68 Special is a true semi-automatic, not a double action with a new gravity feed system that eliminates ball breakage and double feeding. A 1/8″ light trigger movment lets you shoot as fast as you can squeeze off rounds. And a new liquid CO2 system that will shoot up to 200 rapid shots without loss of velocity. “

Dec 04 2008

See the Game a New Way With a Paintball Pistol

Author: paintballpistols

As paintball has progressed into a serious sport there have came along new gun designs. The whole idea in paintball is to be able to shoot accurately and fast. Anything that weighs a player down is not good. A gun that is hard to aim or hinders movement is also not a good thing. That is why the paintball pistol was designed. The small and easy to carry design of a paintball pistol makes it ideal for a player looking to improve their mobility on the playing field.

A paintball pistol is smaller and more compact than a paintball rifle. A paintball pistol or paintball hand gun offers a player the ability to hold their gun in the hand as they move about. They do not have to position the gun as with a rifle. The paintball pistol also makes firing on the move easier as aiming is made simpler. Marker paintball pistols are a great way to add speed to the game.

There are many options in paintball pistols. One option is the type or manufacturer. Zeus paintball pistols are a great place to start when looking for a good manufacturer. There are also options like a paintball pistol holder. This can make movement across a long stretch easier since the pistol can be put I the holster and lets the player move without fear of dropping it.

Besides Zeus there is also Tiberius paintball pistols and Black Bird paintball pistols. There are many options for paintball pistols with holsters, too. It is in the players best interest to shop around before making a choice.

Paintball pistols add something to a players game. Taking that leap form the traditional rifle offers the player more freedom and flexibility in their game. They are no longer held back by carrying a large rifle. They can now fire easily if they are on the move and get caught in a compromising situation. A pistol can really impact the game in a positive way.

Dec 03 2008

Using Sniper Paintball Guns to Excel in the Game

Author: paintballsniper

Paintball is a recreational game that has really taken off in popularity. People of all ages play on paintball courts that are designed for sharp shooting and skill. Sniper paintball guns are one type of paintball gun used in paintball. These guns feature a scope and are a simulation of a real sniper gun.

A sniper paintball gun or paintball sniper rifle is for the serious paintball player. They are great for someone who is looking to become very competitive in the sport. These guns shoot with great accuracy and allow for good control. There is even the choice of a custom sniper paintball gun that can be made especially for the player. Additionally, there are special sniper paintball markers that make the game play even more exciting.

For the player interested in sniper paintball action, they may want to learn about different paintball sniper tactics. They will need to look into sniper paintball gear and if they are getting a custom rifle, sniper paintball barrels. Playing paintball with a sniper rifle takes the game to a whole new level. If a player is looking to excel then this may be a good option for them.

The use of sniper paintball guns is just an example of how serious players take the sport. They want to be the best and they use their skills and specialized equipment to help them be the best. These specially designed guns take a player up a notch over those players using simple generic paintball guns. It gives them a sense of seniority and makes them the player to beat.

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