Posts Tagged ‘paintball guns’
Upping the Ante
Some paintball enthusiasts treat the sport as a mere hobby, while others take it more seriously. In order to remain competitive in the world of paintball, it’s important to display passion. The more knowledge you attain about the game and its equipment, the better your chances of coming out on the winning end. In some cases, mental know-how isn’t quite enough. You need a technological advantage to ensure a thrilling victory rather than an agonizing defeat.
High-tech equipment bolsters a player’s odds of winning a game of paintball, and the benefits stretch beyond the realm of the physical. Mental intimidation techniques come with the competitive territory, and equipment choices play a large part. Simple accessories such as rifle scopes can up the mental ante while also providing a true boost to a player’s performance. Dedicated players can up the ante with a tool of utter paintball devastation: paintball grenade launchers. These babies would appear at home in a real-life warzone, so just imagine the sort of impact it could make during your weekend rec game.
Protecting Your Peepers
Anyone who has ever fired a paintball gun knows how imperative your eyesight is. And the ironic thing is that your eyes are probably your most vulnerable body part when you are playing paintball. To that end, it’s crucial to take the proper cautions to protect your eyes-whether you’re in a heated match or just taking some target practice.
Look for paintball goggles that completely encase your eyes and the bridge of your nose. Most masks will cover the rest of your face as well, which is a good idea too-I know taking a paintball to the chin doesn’t sound too fun to me. Like swimming goggles, paintball goggles have a tendency to fog up, so be sure to look for models with anti-fog lens.
Preparation is Key in Paintball
My friends and I go paintballing virtually every weekend, and although we don’t compete in competitions, our matches definitely aren’t for the faint of heart. It’s not uncommon for us to have to call off the game early when a scuffle breaks out over a disputed kill. And when you know the battles are going to be heated, you have to come to the paintball field prepared.
Last weekend I didn’t heed my own advice and boy did I pay for it. After going through my entire clip of paintballs, I found myself stranded behind enemy lines. I reached into my holsters for my reserve paintball pistols only to find that I had left them back at my Mom’s house. I made a mad dash back to my base, but it was too late-the enemy spotted me fleeing and let loose a hail of fire, pelting my back and spelling disaster for my squad.