I'm new but want to get better :)

[Ahdinko]

The difference between a mechanical gun and a electronic gun is huge, especially with an Icon:

Availibilty of parts (Spares available everywhere for any of the latest guns, cant say the same for Icon)
Speed of firing (There is less trigger pull on an electro gun as all you have to do is hit a switch)
Customer service (Places everywhere that will fix alot of electro guns, not Icons though)
Trained techs (Easy to find some bloke that knows how an Ion works, harder for an Icon)

There are 2 main types of ball in the UK, Woodsball, playing in the woods, or Sup'Air, playing on a field full of inflatable bunkers.
I recommend you give both a try and see how you like them. Go to a walk on day and you are bound to find a big bunch of helpful people who are willing to give you advice, and maybe even let you play with their guns for a game so you can get a feel for them.

Typical walk on days for either woodsball or sup'air tend to run about 10-15 for entry, and 25-35 for a box of paint, depending on grade.

2nd hand guns are available on this very site, in the classifieds section. Get some advice on what to have as your first shooter, and then look for that in the classified or post up a wanted thread in the wanted board.

For a first shooter, I'd recommend an Ion.
Can run on CO2 as long as you got an anti-syphon, and its a gun that requires low maintenance, is simple to operate, simple to maintain, and shoots fairly well for its price.
Its only disadvantage is its cheap build materials, the metal seems to be made of playdough
It is still a brilliant gun to buy, get used to working with, get your knowledge and skills up in the paintball world, and then run it into the ground and buy something a bit more high end.

 

[boca]

ive been playing for 12 months and spent around a grand on kit, to really enjoy this game you need the equipment to keep up with the big boys. even if you buy a ion there cheap you will spend more money on upgrades just to try and keep up with some players fire power,,, my advise is if you have played 4 times before you should know how far you want to go with this sport.
take it from there i knew first time i shot a marker i was going to love p ball and i do hence spending all that money in my first year playing

 

[shiftizzle]

Go for an ion/pmr or epiphany ion being the cheepest get your self an egg or halo hopper then either a 3000psi or 4500psi air system depending on what sorta money you want to spend..... then maybe go for better goggles you will see why afta a few hours staring at steam then if your deffo moving into tournament paintball ull need a battle pack and some pods.....i think that would do to get you started. hope this helps.

Cliff

 

[fatrix_1]

thanks for that last post was good!

so i'll look for an Ion(i live near cambridge if anyone there is near me lol) i know this will sound stupid to everyone that reads this but....is there any particular ion or is there elecctro/mechanical one...if so wats the cheapest and best lol .....i have a car to repair so short on money

 

[Tom Allen]

Try a walk-on day. If you like it, pay as much as you can on gear. The better the gear the less you end up spending.

 

[scotty_the_scotsman]

yep id say the ion does the buisness for a starter marker, was never brave enuff 2 try it with co2 mind, like peepz have said this very forum is the dogs danglers for gettin good quality playing gear, i myself have bought nearly eveything i play with from this forum and u wont get ne1 tryin 2 take the mick with prices or quality of gear.

scotty

 

[fatrix_1]

how much is an ion....for a full setup i was hoping for around £150? to get me started....so far near me i only know sites that use co2 would that be a problem or can it take co2 aswell as air?

thanks everyone your all much nicer than i expected

 

[Ginja]

ion - £80
air bottle - £35 (picked up a 2nd hand pmi 3000psi a while back)
hopper - £20 (egg or revvy)
mask - £20-30 (viewforce profiler or ir3)

all second hand and all stuff i have bought for myself or others over the last few months. So I expect prices may have dropped and oops i went over your £5 but it shows its possible.

 

[scotty_the_scotsman]

ion setup 2nd hand bout 100 notes maybe? im not sure u mite even get a few upgraded parts with that, i kno sumone sellin an air bottle for £90 if ur intrested? also an ion will work with co2 but u must ensure it has an anti syphon filter coz if it dont and u are able 2 use it it will freeze the gun and most likely snap it in half or the internals will go gay. id reccomend an egg hopper or a revolution for the ion as there easy 2 come by n pretty simple.

scotty

 

[trigg503]

hi there there is a walk on day at gunsmoke in hadleigh this sunday the 4th and they have a mix of woodsball and supair and you can rent all the gear from them they have custom 98's and timmy's for hire i think walk on fee and a box of paint will be £45 and rental will be £5 for the 98's and £35 me and a mate are going then for the first time should be a good day