New player looking for advice

[Gallarian]

Hey guys,
I'm a student who is looking to get into paintball (woodsball, scenarios).

I'm looking at getting starting marker package based around a Tippman 98. Id like to be able to buy a package that allows me to play straight away, so marker/hopper/gas/mask/pots etc etc (Doesnt have to be a package if someone is willing to give a me a list of things and links to sites)

My budget is ~ £150-£200.

Id also like to add a new barrel, with my absolute priority being accuracy (not included in budget).

Any help/information/link is greatly appreciated!


Thanks,
Joe

 

[Gallarian]

Found this Tippmann Sierra One package: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008E2ZK9M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A16R9VIIO6NMUT

Any thoughts?

 

[Niall W]

http://www.lips-paintball.com/acatalog/Scenario_Marker_Packages.html


Have a look here mate. The guys at Lips are sound so i'm sure if you want to change some bitsetc they'll be able to come up with something

 

[Gallarian]

Thanks mate, buying from them seems to be the better idea instead of the Germany based seller on Amazon.

Im thinking:

A Sierra One package: http://lips-paintball.com/acatalog/Tippmann-Sierra-One-Assault-Pack-Co2-532.html#.UWLuTJMe344

with a 14" Proto barrel (I know its cheap but its within my budget): http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000F73SSY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A16R9VIIO6NMUT

firing: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005026C8M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3UI7SNR0JMKY6


How does that sound?

 

[Niall W]

I'm not much of an expert on these sort of markers and upgrades to be honest mate so I wouldn't know about those. Bear in mind what you're happy with carrying and using. Something that's large may look cool if you're going the milsim route, but might be impractical. Saying that, it might be something you're more than happy with.

For stuff like the barrel / marker reviews use the search mode on here as i'm sure there'll be previous threads. Or even youtube as there's lot of review videos out there.

What I will say is check with your local site as to what gas they use. Most sites with walkon / scenario facilities will provide 'air' instead of Co2, so check that before buying. Though many 'punter' sites use Co2 for their markers, so it just depends on what you have access to.
First and foremost, get a good mask that's comfortable to you with a thermal lense. If you can get to a shop physically you'll be able to try on different ones, as, ultimately masks come down to personal preference rather than a straight increase in price correlating with a better mask.

Just a few words from what knowledge I still have ... I'll leave this for someone with experience in woods / scenario to help you more

 

[Gallarian]

Ok then mate; cheers for your help!

 

[Narkadox]

Just Paintball have some nice deals on starter packages at the moment that are worth looking at if you want a setup that will get you going strait away.

http://www.store.justpaintball.co.uk/marker-gun-packages?p=1

I know you said you'd like a Tippman setup but for £135 you can't go wrong with the Empire ER3 package http://www.store.justpaintball.co.uk/marker-gun-packages/er-3-0-complete-combo.html

 

[Kevin Winter]

http://p8ntballer-forums.com/threads/marker-buying-guide-for-newbies.154589/

Thread I wrote on buying kit, hope it's useful?

 

[Gallarian]

Thanks again all, I have decided on the Sierra One package