I went the route of profilers - good solid masks never failed me, then switched to JT Proflex with hard ears for mask selection (I like how customizable they are plus all the usual, great viz, dual pane, breathability, etc.) Masks are vital but see what you like the feel of.
As a man on a budget the second hand market I can recommend it :thumb: I have two Vanguard Creeds (excellent markers) and soon an Etek 2 never used one of these, I've mainly been playing walk ons so far but i'm looking to change that once my broken rib heals.
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You may not always get a box and manual but for example the creed has all documents available online + the forums are full of people who will help if you have any issues. I don't use the cases provided I keep them safe and clean for potential later resale.
The SLG I bought first of all will be going in my first sale having never personally fired it on the field, why because it was problematic from the start and still is and unless you are a fan who is familiar with that marker (my opinion) setting it up ain't that easy (it still throws out 3 balls on a single trigger pull when it's set to semi 12bps) granted it is an older model and I may be cussing a whole brand but like I said my opinion based on my limited experience. But its worth noting because it was malfunctioning or not performing as it should the marshals would not allow its use it was like it was ramping :tsk: so you need a marker that is reliable.
Planet Eclipse markers are good if however you wish to go the route of scenario style play tippmanns and bt markers may be cheaper and often use steel tanks with remote lines but you will only get a basic un-modded setup for your money but they are reliable from what I have seen.
What I did is a shopping list for play.
Mask-£ 30/40
Marker-£
Tank-£ I got a fiber tank 9 months before retest £85
Hopper-£ I got a dye rotor for £80
Pack-£ 20/30
Pods-£ 20/30
Playing Gear-£ Get as you can afford
Total = Top end without marker £265 retest on tank £25+postage
My budget was £600 I spent more and continue to spend more than my budget paintball is not cheap but it is fun, when my marker broke the site owner lent me his mini so I could carry on playing.
As a man on a budget the second hand market I can recommend it :thumb: I have two Vanguard Creeds (excellent markers) and soon an Etek 2 never used one of these, I've mainly been playing walk ons so far but i'm looking to change that once my broken rib heals.
.You may not always get a box and manual but for example the creed has all documents available online + the forums are full of people who will help if you have any issues. I don't use the cases provided I keep them safe and clean for potential later resale
.The SLG I bought first of all will be going in my first sale having never personally fired it on the field, why because it was problematic from the start and still is and unless you are a fan who is familiar with that marker (my opinion) setting it up ain't that easy (it still throws out 3 balls on a single trigger pull when it's set to semi 12bps) granted it is an older model and I may be cussing a whole brand but like I said my opinion based on my limited experience. But its worth noting because it was malfunctioning or not performing as it should the marshals would not allow its use it was like it was ramping :tsk: so you need a marker that is reliable.
Planet Eclipse markers are good if however you wish to go the route of scenario style play tippmanns and bt markers may be cheaper and often use steel tanks with remote lines but you will only get a basic un-modded setup for your money but they are reliable from what I have seen.
What I did is a shopping list for play.
Mask-£ 30/40
Marker-£
Tank-£ I got a fiber tank 9 months before retest £85
Hopper-£ I got a dye rotor for £80
Pack-£ 20/30
Pods-£ 20/30
Playing Gear-£ Get as you can afford
Total = Top end without marker £265 retest on tank £25+postage
My budget was £600 I spent more and continue to spend more than my budget
paintball is not cheap but it is fun, when my marker broke the site owner lent me his mini so I could carry on playing.
