Newbie Here

[Mike streets]

Well after going to many games of paintball i have finally decided to try getting into it even more!!

Sadly i have no idea what is a good beginner gun to purchase (Or other stuff i might need), or how to find out when and where you guys have your events. Hoping to here back from someone.

Mikey

 

[alexd]

Welcome!

You will get plenty of options for kit (mask, marker, loader, air, pack, soft goods)

Might be worth expanding on the following
1. What are you looking to do eg woodsball, walk on, sup'air (tournie)
2, Budget
3, Location
4. Frequency

You will get a more structured response that way...

 

[Mike streets]

Thanks for replying, i honestly had no idea there were 3 types to choose from so ill do some research and see which appeals most to me,
I have saved around £1000 to use for my first kit and am located in Cheshire, i aim to play once every weekend at least. Also hope to attend events i find on here.

Sorry for such a vague first post.
Mikey

 

[alexd]

Thanks for replying, i honestly had no idea there were 3 types to choose from so ill do some research and see which appeals most to me,
I have saved around £1000 to use for my first kit and am located in Cheshire, i aim to play once every weekend at least. Also hope to attend events i find on here.

Sorry for such a vague first post.
Mikey

No problem, everyone starts with a limited knowledge and this forum is the best way to get more answers. But doing your research is key... you will get pointers on what to consider, but you need to be informed to avoid poor purchase decisions

With 1k, you wont have a problem getting kit for any format. Your first purchase should be a decent mask, these are often a personal choice but YouTube will help you see reviews for the Vios (my favourite), Grillz, i4s, Eflexs etc

If you spend 80-100 on a decent mask and a spare lens, then you should be thinking about the following
marker
loader
air system
pack
protection / pads (knee and elbow)
playing pants / jersey
footwear
kit bag

Choosing a marker will be either buy new or previously owned. Like cars you will get more value with preowned, but you take a risk as there is no warranty etc. Manufacturers like Planet Eclipse offer excellent support for markers out of warranty

What I suggest is you find a walkon, go along and get talking to the players there. You will get some guidance before you buy, they may even let you shoot a few balls over a range to get the feel

 

[tombut716]

There's a site near congleton in Cheshire called OTE which has around 2 games a month on. Outpost and unreal aren't to far away either

 

[Brisance]

Welcome!

 

[Mike streets]

Ill have a look at the place in Congleton, my mission for tomorrow is to find a paintball store and get a mask at least!!

And thanks Brisance

 

[Tom]

Keep a good amount of your money in your pocket
Woodsball is in the woods. Pretty much what you have probably experienced
Walkons are for the regular players as opposed to the occasional/punter/rental player. These are typically on a monthly basis at sites that run them
Scenario is event based accross the country, each game has a theme (the scenario) usually about one per year of each event
Tournament is the sport style. You need to be in a team, or make a scratch team of individuals for each tournament event

I'm scenario till I die, but I'll let you into a secret that today I play tournament for the first time ever

Search for the 'what paintball costs' thread an idea of the savings against punter paintball and a rough idea of what choices are around

Look around, speak to people, if possible get to one of the few paintball shops or to an event where traders are attending
Find a local site other than purely punter ones and have some fun

 

[Bolter]

Welcome