NEW, need some help if possible.

[dave9632]

I have been going to the paintballing centers around bristol for the last few years and i am now looking to take it up as a hobbie. . im looking to get myself a mask, hopper, bottle and a gun for around £400-£450.

Any suggestions or advice on different makes ect.?

cheers Dave.

 

[ShimmerShot]

I will give you a run through of the most trusted gear that I see people using and that I myself have used. you have a fair budget which is great!

Masks:
1)V-Force Profilers/Grills
2)Dye i3, 13pros, i4
3)Proto Axis goggles
4)JT pro flex

Arm Pads:
1)Planet Eclipse
2)Proto
3)DYE
Knee Pads:
1)Proto
2)Eclipse
3)Empire ground pounders (very cheap, still using my very first set which are a couple of years old by now)

Hoppers:
1)Halo 2nd Hand
2)Invert Halo II
3)Rotor

Markers (All have great Support):
1)Anything Proto
2)Anything Dye
3)Anything Eclipse

Air Tanks:
1)DXS
2)DYE
3)PMI

Packs:
1)NXE
2)DYE
3)Proto

Playing Pants:
1)DXS - Draxxus
2)Planet Eclipse
3)Proto
4)Old School JT's

Playing Tops:
1)Planet Eclipse
2)Proto
3)DXS

Body Armour:
1)Proto
2)Invert Ground Pounders
3)Planet

-Get some footie boots
-All pots are good, personal Favs are proto with really easy flick open lids and draxxus which are sturdier
-Don't need neckwear imo, its too hot atm to even think about wearing one!
-Take a change of clothes for the journey home

 

[Scotty J M]

I will give you a run through of the most trusted gear that I see people using and that I myself have used. you have a fair budget which is great!

Masks:
1)V-Force Profilers/Grills
2)Dye i3, 13pros, i4
3)Proto Axis goggles
4)JT pro flex

Arm Pads:
1)Planet Eclipse
2)Proto
3)DYE
Knee Pads:
1)Proto
2)Eclipse
3)Empire ground pounders (very cheap, still using my very first set which are a couple of years old by now)

Hoppers:
1)Halo 2nd Hand
2)Invert Halo II
3)Rotor

Markers (All have great Support):
1)Anything Proto
2)Anything Dye
3)Anything Eclipse

Air Tanks:
1)DXS
2)DYE
3)PMI

Packs:
1)NXE
2)DYE
3)Proto

Playing Pants:
1)DXS - Draxxus
2)Planet Eclipse
3)Proto
4)Old School JT's

Playing Tops:
1)Planet Eclipse
2)Proto
3)DXS

Body Armour:
1)Proto
2)Invert Ground Pounders
3)Planet

-Get some footie boots
-All pots are good, personal Favs are proto with really easy flick open lids and draxxus which are sturdier
-Don't need neckwear imo, its too hot atm to even think about wearing one!
-Take a change of clothes for the journey home

Thats perfect info for you buddy! When it comes to picking a mask and gun its always best to get down to your local paintball centre that does walk-on days and ask the players if u can try their masks on and if u can hold their guns. Because all comes down to what u prefer to hold and wear!

 

[dave9632]

Nice one thanks for the help do you think its worth going for some second hand stuff or is that mainly abit dodge and unreliable?

 

[Spurdog]

Check out the for sale ads on this forum, and you will find that most people, have a feedback thread which you can refer to if your worried about the integrity of the seller, although most sellers on here will have someone to vouch for them as well

 

[Mactoshdog]

most of the second hand stuff on here is in good condition, its normally only sold because the owner has money for something new

a good way to tell if a seller is reliable is to check their feedback thread, if their a plat member (have the symbol next to their name, like myself) then they have a thread full of trade feedback.
also, you can check their post count, while its not as reliable, if they have a high count, then chances are they are dicent guys, otherwise they would have been banned by now

 

[Scotty J M]

Give LiPS a call and tell them what your looking for and your budget and they will sort you out a cracking deal!

 

[Tramples]

just from personally if you go about getting a 2nd hand pair of gogs buy a new thermal lens. I always feel just that bit better that the lens hasn't been abused when i've put a fresh one in. Everything else is pretty good 2nd hand when you buy off the forums from the reputable traders. The other thing that has a sell by is the air tank. If your buying used make sure it's been tested because if it's out of test it's £40 for a retest and you can get a brand new bottle for £50.

 

[ShimmerShot]

Nice one thanks for the help do you think its worth going for some second hand stuff or is that mainly abit dodge and unreliable?

Second hand stuff off here is usually very reliable and trusted!

I have bought and sold many and much stuff off here.

Stuff which I would get new:
Playing pants, Arm Pads, Knee Pads, Body padding, fluffys for cleaning out the barrel

Second hand off these forums (always ask for the pics if you want more, your entitled to):
Markers
Kit Bags
loaders
air bottles (check they are within date, ask for the born date or when it was last tested. Fibre wraped bottles need a test every 5 years from their born date)
Masks(check pics for the foam padding state of lens)
Bottle covers
Pot Packs/Pod harnesses
Pots
Jerseys are very cheap on here

Hope this helps you out abit more
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On my previous post I haven't mentioned anything about Smart Parts, thats because I haven't had great experiance with their products.
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An idea for a setup for you;
-Mask £35 tops for a good pair, just make sure there thermal
-Proto SLG second hand £175
-Second hand tank with cover £95
-Halo Second hand £30-40
-Arm and Knee padding £25 tops second hand, around £40 if you get both from planet eclipse
-Second hand Jersey £15 tops
-Playing pants Second hand £35ish? New £45+ shop around for discontinued ones.
-Second hand pack £25 tops

Around £450

 

[sam_noobs]

HHhmmmm

i like my setup ----

Marker-Invert Mini - 2nd hand £140 - 190
Mask-Proflex's or E-Vents - £40 new for e-vents not sure on pro's
Hopper-Halo
Tank-Carbon Wrapped DXS - £90

then rest of gear that you wear choose what you like and looks best mate

but some other good setups from the other guys here

Hope that helps

Sam