So, I'm like, new.

[Ahdinko]

Like the title says, I'm new

I've been paintballing a few times at sites around where I live, 4 times in total, and I love it, so I want to buy my own gun.
I want to play alot of woodsball, because it just feels alot more tactical than running through a lil field of inflatable rubber dingies, but then i wouldnt mind playing sup'air too.

So, what gun do you think I should buy? I've read that tippmanns are good for beginners, cause they are durable and require little maintenance, but how well do they shoot, and are they good for both rec-ball and sup'air?
I've already brought some bits, gloves, harness, mask and knee pads. Just getting the bits and bobs till I know what marker I want.

If I was going to get the tippmann 98, or something in that sorta price area, I'd also like to get that J&J Ceramic self cleaning barrel, seen it on www.gizmos-uk.com for £30, which sounds like an alright price to me.

Also, could anyone recommend any decent places to go around Stevenage, Hertfordshire to go for walk on days or sup'air?

Suggestions?

Cheers.

 

[Dusty]

what is your budget for air marker and loader? where do you live?

I would recommend buying a second hand marker. all the performance and half the price.

 

[Cetanu]

If your going to be doing a bit of both and can get air rather than co2, you should go for an ion. Most people would agree their ideal starter guns now but can be a little fiddly when you first start maintaining. Just follow the instructions step by step

 

[Ahdinko]

what is your budget for air marker and loader? where do you live?

I would recommend buying a second hand marker. all the performance and half the price.

I live in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Its about 30 miles north of London, J5 and J6 on the M1 I think.

I'm happy to spend anything up to 200 on a gun, hopper and canister, but lower would be better, and I don't at all mind getting some used equipment, especially if its going to save me money

 

[Tom Allen]

Leave the tippman, and go for at least an Ion, or a second hand angel or ego.

 

[Tom Allen]

you should get an ion, egg, and 3000psi preset for £200, second hand. Have a nose in the classifieds.

 

[Ahdinko]

Whats the difference between getting a bottle with higher Litre capacity, or a higher pressure?

 

[Tom Allen]

Higher pressure gives you more air capacity, but may be useless if your site only supplies air at 3000psi. Higher litre capacity gives you more air but you have a larger bottle.

 

[Ahdinko]

So is a 1.1L 3000psi tank a reasonable tank to get, or am I looking too low?
And how many shots could I expect to pull out of a tank like that?

 

[Tom Allen]

For example, a 1.5L 4500psi bottle will safely give you 1000 - 1500 shots with most guns. So you could effectively play a rec/ball day on one fill.