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[darkoracle]

Hi I just started paintball, seems like a fun way to get outside for some much needed exercise. I have £300 to spend on gear and was shocked to see how much cheaper I can get markers for in the classifieds. I am looking for an easy to maintain marker that I can use for any kind of game, I have only plaid woods ball up to now but speed looks like a ton of fun. What do I buy and is it ok to buy second hand?

 

[Tom]

Scan the newbie areas for information, but take your time and look around
Try to get to a shop or an event with traders to see and feel a few, alternately at a walkon most people will show off their gear

 

[louisxg]

I'm also a newbie and for £250 I picked up a Planet Eclipse Etek 3 with an Empire Halo V35 loader and Guerilla 4500 carbon fibre tank. Picked up from the classifieds on here. And although I haven't yet used it I cant wait!

Second hand is definitely not a bad thing, in fact i recommend it. You get so much bang for your buck.

Look at Rails, Ethas, Eteks, Geos, just to name a few guns to be looking at. However Im sure the more seasoned ballers on here will provide you more help

 

[TNT_UK]

It is also worth checking out Ebay for paintball equipment, as I have bought some good stuff from there. Ebay will not sell markers, but everything else can be had there, including hoppers. I wouldn't buy an air tank from Ebay, for that I would buy new or the "for sale" section on this forum, as the rules are very clear on the information the seller has to give before they can sell.

 

[777]

As has been said, try and get to see and hold the markers at an event or a shop, what feels and works for one person doesn't mean it will be right for you, personally i like Planet Eclipse markers, easy to maintain and reliable and robust as anything, but that's just my personal opinion.

 

[777]

Same goes for a mask, try out as many as you can and make sure if you do buy secondhand that the lenses arnt buggered as safety is No.1

 

[louisxg]

Yes mask is the 1st thing you should pick up. Top/newest masks being Empire E Flex, Dye i4, V Force Grills. I have the E Flex and the Grills and speak very highly of both masks. I have a large head so the E Flex is perfect for me. If you have a smaller face maybe aim for a Dye i4, again pick this up in the For Sale section to pick up a bargain.

Jerseys, bottoms, gloves and packs regularly come up for sale on here and at great prices so if you are patient you will pick up some nice deals!