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  1. Tom

    Proper Noob Question (Battle Packs)

    Exactly that The first number is the pod packs primary design, it has 4 ‘tubes’ to securely hold 4 pods The second number is some extra elastic slots, it can take an extra 7 when you need to The extra elastic isn’t as secure - which doesn’t mean they will fall out but they can be wobbly. You...
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    Tippmann A5 going full auto after 6-8 burst.

    This will happen when the air gets too low to fully recock itself on the sear - (particularly if it seemed to burp for the burst) This would make sense for the last games, unless of course you had refilled your air Potentially it could be a lower pressure regulator on your cylinder which isn’t...
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    Age limits on walk on days

    There isn’t a true minimum age, the sites insurance may set an age. With the arrival of low impact .50” the suitable ages dropped. In theory this gives sites more flexibility if there are any stated ages in their risk assessment / insurance. Back about 15 years ago the recommended age was...
  4. Tom

    Selling last of my paintball gear

    To comply with classifieds rules please clarify the all in prices with postage, or state collection only
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    Gtek 160R For Sale ***SOLD***

    Note that ‘buyer pays fees / sent as friends and family’ is definately not recommended and breaks rule 3 & recommendations 1 for sellers & 5 for buyers https://p8ntballer-forums.com/threads/read-this-classified-rules.21087/ https://p8ntballer-forums.com/threads/rules-and-guidelines.176457/...
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    Anyone going to the Ambush Walk-on on the 18th April?

    The SupAir was run by Super5ives, originally by Kitch and then Chris. It wasn’t taking enough numbers to be viable and closed (also affected by the situation that many teams would want to go up to CPPS for practice so that they were up against national level teams) I believe that Chris sold on...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    A test itself will normally be about £25-£30, but can be cheaper Having to post it puts the cost up to £40+
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    They can be tested by IDEST members, HPAC (Armourlite) provide air systems to a number of events in the UK and are an approved test centre. If you attend an event that they are at then you can hand it over in person and collect at another event. Otherwise paintball retailers and dive shops can...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    In general terms any air system will do. On an older basis, or still on some purely rental sites there are CO2 systems. These are unsuitable for most electro markers. You would expect to use HPA compressed air at a walkon site etc, and the DM12 will need that There can be a difference in the...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    The DM12 takes a 9volt battery, ‘normal’ batteries are fine as long as it is decent quality - such as Duracell, Energiser etc Dye recommend Alkaline or Lithium Ion
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    In general keep batteries fresh, if you are relying on it (such as in a tournament) then it’s worth using a new battery. If not then disconnect the battery at the end of the day and have some spares Keep it clean, run a fluffy through the barrel Check bolt o-rings,clean and relube You should...
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    Own Gunners Kit Checklist

    This is not the place to advertise, but I’ll name one of the above posters below Once you’ve used a gun stand you will wonder how you coped without them There are many flavours of them, and many guides online for making them with plastic plumbing piping (or copper pipes), 3D printed, plywood...
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    Own Gunners Kit Checklist

    A more summarised version is: Something to travel to & from: Your travel clothes, shoes etc Gear bag etc Roll of black bags in the car (to throw the dirty gear, muddy boots etc into afterwards) (Or even the hundreds of charity bags that get dropped in your letterbox) Changing mat (something to...
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    Tippmann X7 whole kit Sold

    Advice on pricing etc can go here But for an actual sale/offers it will need to be listed in classifieds
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    A big day for Paintball.

    @DonBossi I think you should have access: Post count looks good Original joining date looks good But if it’s from the date of post 1 + 14 days then perhaps it will clear some point today or tomorrow First just log out and back in again as the systems rules might not kick in until it...
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    tank re-test place??

    Just Paintball don’t handle the actual testing, they arrange it. Other paintball retailers can normally do the same HPAC are the ‘paintball experts’ for all air services including hydro testing. If you can get to an event they are attending then you can hand it to them in person for...
  17. Tom

    Sponge Glue

    Or head Alternatively, @jim1962 - send us photos at A&E with your goggles glued to your head Uhu will be fine, just keep it in a ventilated area, without the lens and leave it for plenty of time
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    A plain fluffy will probably be about £5 to £10 and the exalt in my picture under £15
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    Replacing the goggle lens you do need the correct lens for the model of goggles But if you’re buying a complete new set then just pick what you like at the time. I originally had some basic goggles, and tried the JT Headshield. I didn’t get on with the headshield and felt claustrophobic so...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    A tip that no sensible person would need to be told is: If you’re a photographer who uses the viewfinder with the camera up against your face then you should not buy an HDR lens with a fancy finish on the first event of the season then spend all day on field holding your camera up against the...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    There’s some good stuff on lens colours here:
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    The best way to clean and look after a lens is to put the absolute minimum on it. Avoid antifog wipes and sprays unless absolutely necessary. Ideally just clean with water. If there’s a lot of paint on the lens then a mini rubber squeegee will wipe it off Next it’s the micro fibre. It’s handy...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    There are two ways of getting access to the classifieds. 1) the 20 post rule This is to make a minimum of 20 posts ‘contributing’ to the forum. This is exactly what you are doing by asking questions and having a discussion. If we mods and the admins think posts are just spamming for the count...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    When it comes to the day that you choose to replace the lens you might find that you want new goggles. Either a different model or a fresh new set of the same model The two main disposables with goggles are the lens and the strap. (Also goggle foam, but quality foam should last unless it’s...
  25. Tom

    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    You won’t need to buy extra lenses to start off. Just bear them in mind for the future when you lens is getting old, or you want a change down the line. (Or you buy second hand goggles - best to replace with a new lens) If you have multiple lenses for different environments and sun brightness...
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    New to Paintball, Need some advice!

    You can get masks for good prices. The equivalent to a rental mask, with hard plastic etc will cost around £30 - £40 These are perfectly fine if they fit you, are much better when you buy new to you compared to a rental set that’s been worn by everyone before you and had lost any anti fog...
  27. Tom

    Fibre v Steel

    Don’t go giving people ideas !!!
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    Fibre v Steel

    After a while you will soon find out how long you can go without fills, if you’re playing a half hour game then you probaly won’t need a refill. But you don’t want everyone to hear the burp when you run out Neither do you want to run towards a building with a pistol whilst suddenly...
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    Fibre v Steel

    Self filling depends on the site. For a normal rental site you do not self fill, usually the site has a gun rack outside the safe zone. Players leave their rental gun on the rack and staff fill up. Depending on how the site runs their games the rental player either leaves their numbered...
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    Fibre v Steel

    Most modern markers have their own regulator as well. The pressure gauge on the marker/gun itself shows the internal pressure after its own inline regulator A ‘full’ cylinder starts with 3000psi or 4500psi The cylinders regulator releases at its output pressure. Back in the day that would be...