What Paintball Accessories Should You Buy?

Paintball is a well-liked sport where the participants are formed into teams and attempt to eliminate the other team by hitting them with paintballs powered from a paintgun, or marker. If you want to start paintballing, you will need some equipment. Here is a rundown of the most common paintball accessories that are used:

Paintball Marker: A paintball marker is basically a gun that fires paintballs. There are pump style markers, semi-automatic style markers, and electronic markers. Some are crafted from metal, others from plastic. Markers are powered by tanks or cartridges of compressed air, and come in a variety of makes and models. There are budget priced markers costing less than $50, and professional grade markers costing in the thousands.

Hopper: The hopper is a piece of equipment that is used to load paintballs into the marker. Some hoppers cost less than $10, while advanced models can cost more than $100.

Squeegee: Squeegees, also called barrel cleaners, are inexpensive accessories used to clean the barrel of your marker. They are similar in theory to pipe cleaners and help keep your marker functioning as it should.

Paintballs: Paintballs are round gelatin capsules that are filled with non-toxic paint. They come in different sizes and colors, and are sold in a variety of quantities. The most common paintball size is .68 caliber, although some markers may work better with other calibers ranging from .67 to .70.

Ball Hauler: Ball haulers are self-explanatory pieces of equipment -- they are used to store and haul extra paintballs. To avoid detection, choose a ball hauler with a camouflage print.

Barrel Plug: Barrel plugs are important to have. They prevent paintballs from being released if your marker is accidentally fired. When you're not actively playing paintball, you should use your barrel plug for safety.

Safety Gear: Speaking of safety, you'll definitely need some protective gear. Clothing should cover as much skin as possible to protect against paintball impact. You'll need chest and throat protectors, as well as a good face mask with attached goggles to protect your face and eyes. If the proper safety gear is worn and rules are followed, paintball is one of the safest sports you can play.

The above items represent the basic paintball accessories you will need to get started. You can buy these accessories anywhere that sells paintball gear, or rent them from most any paintball field.

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