any good for a noob??
- Thread starter pikey81
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You can pick up a second hand steely on here £30 ish
Timboy is currently selling Tippmann Gryphons £56 each
Proto primo loader £12
Cost = £98
Vents Helix mask £25 (Empire mask with dual layer lense to prevent fogging - we are paintball)
Total Cost = £123
Timboy is currently selling Tippmann Gryphons £56 each
Proto primo loader £12
Cost = £98
Vents Helix mask £25 (Empire mask with dual layer lense to prevent fogging - we are paintball)
Total Cost = £123
Every element within that package is awful!
It's a false economy as you'll realise you'll need to update bottles, masks and marker if you play regularly.
It's a false economy as you'll realise you'll need to update bottles, masks and marker if you play regularly.
If you want a mech marker that is upgradable then the Tippmann 98 and A5 is the way to go, if you want to go electro then the old Smartparts Ion and Proto PMR and SLG's are worth a look at.
I don't know how technically minded you are but all need a degree of competence to clean and maintain them.
Have a look through the classifieds on here and also try UK Scenario if you plan to play in the woods more
TBH if you're only going periodically the most cost effective thing to buy first is a decent set of thermal goggles, everyone will tell you this.
A good secondhand pair can usually be picked up for about £30 upwards.
As always depending on the venue you play at, if there is a few walk on's then ask if you can have a feel of what they are using.
Best to try before you buy in all cases.
As mentioned previously within this thread there's a few guidelines on prices to pay.
All the markers I currently own, are bought secondhand off here.
I don't know how technically minded you are but all need a degree of competence to clean and maintain them.
Have a look through the classifieds on here and also try UK Scenario if you plan to play in the woods more
TBH if you're only going periodically the most cost effective thing to buy first is a decent set of thermal goggles, everyone will tell you this.
A good secondhand pair can usually be picked up for about £30 upwards.
As always depending on the venue you play at, if there is a few walk on's then ask if you can have a feel of what they are using.
Best to try before you buy in all cases.
As mentioned previously within this thread there's a few guidelines on prices to pay.
All the markers I currently own, are bought secondhand off here.
Firstly, what site are you playing at, walkons site (where players bring there own kit) or a commercial/rental site ?
Secondly, you need to make sure if the site you intend to play at uses air or co2.
Regardless whether you intend to play every weekend or every two months, owning a nice setup will make the playing experience worth it.
Unless you goto a walkon site, which allow any marker, there are some commercial sites do not allow electro markers, or even compressed air.
Listen to the guys above, get yourself a good mask, dont go cheap, try a few on for comfort, nothing worst than a cheap mask fogging up half way through a game, or you feel uncomfortable during the game.
Buy a cheap setup, you may as well use rental gear from sites.
Secondly, you need to make sure if the site you intend to play at uses air or co2.
Regardless whether you intend to play every weekend or every two months, owning a nice setup will make the playing experience worth it.
Unless you goto a walkon site, which allow any marker, there are some commercial sites do not allow electro markers, or even compressed air.
Listen to the guys above, get yourself a good mask, dont go cheap, try a few on for comfort, nothing worst than a cheap mask fogging up half way through a game, or you feel uncomfortable during the game.
Buy a cheap setup, you may as well use rental gear from sites.