I got badly "lit up" in a Capture the Flag Game about a year ago. It was my own fault trying to be the hero, and rushing in when greater paintball players would have waited. Twenty Five paintball hits, and requisite bruises later, from multiple opposing team players (I learned not to be the hero). I thought I would invest in a Bounce Vest, Slide Shorts, Elbow Pads and some playing trousers (another lesson learned).
I have noticed that in the paintball community opinion is divided on whether bounce vest are "cheating" or OK. I just wondered what peoples opinions of bounce vests and the like were?
I personally have invested my money, so I will wear the padding no matter what. Last time I played a game of paintball I walked away with four paintball bruises, largely because of the padding, though I will confess to have been a little bit warm towards the end of play. A bounce vest is an awesome piece of kit to wear when its cold as you are toastie, so slightly warm in the summer.
I have noticed that in the paintball community opinion is divided on whether bounce vest are "cheating" or OK. I just wondered what peoples opinions of bounce vests and the like were?
I personally have invested my money, so I will wear the padding no matter what. Last time I played a game of paintball I walked away with four paintball bruises, largely because of the padding, though I will confess to have been a little bit warm towards the end of play. A bounce vest is an awesome piece of kit to wear when its cold as you are toastie, so slightly warm in the summer.