Fairly new to paintball- marker?

[Quintus Carr]

Hello all!

So I'm fairly new to paintball, having played several games and owning my own (but very basic) mechanical semi auto gun. It cost me about £75 brand new (pretty obscure-a Hangar 18 Eros).

My question is, if I'm looking to upgrade and willing to pay around £100-200 max for a second hand marker, what should I look out for? I've been told an invert mini is a good one, what else is there worth getting? Ideally something easy to maintain and reliable?

Thanks

 

[Quintus Carr]

I have now realised this is in the wrong section- sorry guys

 

[dave t]

easy to maintain and reliable?

an eclipse ego

you should be able to get an ego 07 for somewhere near the top end of your budget

 

[Quintus Carr]

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out on the forum when I've gathered some monies

I also need an electric hopper for one of these guns. Any ideas which is a low end- but acceptable hopper?

 

[dave t]

halo, reloader, torque...any of these are good enough and can be picked up for £25-30

make sure you keep enough cash for a decent mask tho

 

[Quintus Carr]

I'm looking at getting a pair of e-vents second hand, I've heard they're quite good.

Thanks for the help

 

[Bolter]

Hi and welcome to the forums and this sport where we shoot each other

 

[Kevin Winter]

I have a mini, and love it. Etek 2 and 1 are also worth a look for that money, as well as PMRs.

 

[Quintus Carr]

Hi and welcome to the forums and this sport where we shoot each other

Thanks It's definitely the best type of sport

I have a mini, and love it. Etek 2 and 1 are also worth a look for that money, as well as PMRs.

Yeah, I like the look of the mini. Not having a cable looks really neat imo

 

[Kevin Winter]

Cable = Macroline!

I've managed to get Halo/Reloader B type hopper for as little as a tenner, and they work fine.

When it comes to goggles, it's important to find a comfy pair that suits you well. Try and get to a local walk on, and ask politely if you can try a few pairs.
Personally, goggles are the bit to spend money on - they will make or break a days play...