Starting Paintballing.......need advice on gear please

[Henry S]

Hi everyone! I've been paintballing a few times recently and really enjoyed it, so wanted to start buying my own gear. Been mainly playing woods ball, but would like to join a team, and play competitively, further down the line, if possible!

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Henry

 

[Tom]

Run through the existing theads

Goggles that are comfortable for you
A gun that floats your boat - but feels right for you
Remember you also need everything else - pod belt or vest, pods, hopper, cylinder, squeegee/fluffy, lube, tools, maintenance etc

 

[Henry S]

Okay thanks for replying Tom.
I'll start going through the other threads now. Just wanted a few ideas to begin with.

 

[outkastmike]

How much cash have you available to spend on kit ?

 

[Henry S]

I currently have not set a limit on how much I am willing to spend.
However saving money on decent second-hand equipment wouldn't hurt!

 

[outkastmike]

The only bit of kit i would strongly recommend to buy new would be a decent set of goggles last thing you want to put to your face is a skanky set of goggles,if possible try a few different brands before committing to buy.

 

[Henry S]

Thanks for getting back to me @outkastmike
After reading the Forum a bit more, I've seen quite a few recommendations to buy a new mask. I'm hoping to go to a walk-on day that my friend is going to, so should get a feel for a few different types there.

What about getting a new tank, as they have a life-span? Or is used okay?

 

[outkastmike]

If you do go for a use bottle aim towards a fibre wrapped bottle make sure it has at least a couple of years left on its test.
But to be fair you can buy new 68/4500 (1.1ltr) bottles from between £130 - £200 depending what brand you want.

http://www.bzpaintball.co.uk/air-co2/air-systems/zen-d109-air-system

 

[Henry S]

Thanks again @outkastmike , however i have another question about the tank.
After looking around I can't decide which is better a 0.8l or 1.1l.
I know 0.8l tank will be lighter, but the 1.1l tank will hold more air. Any suggestions there?

 

[outkastmike]

Most people go for the 1.1ltr bottles due to the better capacity but it really depends on you and what feels right when holding it screwed onto a marker....or you could if money isn't an issue go and buy the Fuel Supralite which is more or less the same size as a standard 1.1ltr bottle but is as light as the 0.8ltr bottle but they cost around £190.00.

Have one myself and they are a excellent air system.