I've been playing on and off for several now with my first game many moons ago when I was an apprentice back in the 1990's. I loved it but couldn't afford to play due to YTS wages lol. I remember using 10 ball feed tubes and sparklets in a pump I cant remember the name of lol.
Though i would say my real passsion and playing started when I went to a site in Dawlish with friends in around 2001 and then progressing into becoming a member at UCZ in Newton Abbot and venturing into scenario and tournament grade balling.
I've always loved the tournament stuff and did get a chance many moons ago and did get to play n train with a couple teams in the days of the Southwest league. Never really did much cause of lack of funds and commitment. That said im not the greatest at hiding lol.
Ive been in and out of the sport since then and the end of last year my really good buddy helped me get my own gear again and invited me along to Paintfest which has renewed my passion for the sport and looking forwards to getting back into it in 2017.