| Paintball manufacturers are popping up around just | | | | - Upgrades. Many paint guns come as the basic |
| about every corner these days. They are all over | | | | chassis with the chance to upgrade to different |
| the web and in paintball magazines. They've | | | | barrels, triggers, and grips. A good way to turn |
| always got something better for your collection. | | | | $250 guns into a customized $400 gun. |
| Don't get it wrong, the new stuff is really cool | | | | - Style of play. As your game progresses, it will |
| and advanced, with new options and upgrades to | | | | be easier to understand what markers will be |
| make every player feel like a pro. | | | | good for your game. |
| Paintball manufacturers are popping up around just | | | | Many websites and stores have unlimited |
| about every corner these days. They are all over | | | | information on paint gun types, manufacturers, |
| the web and in paintball magazines. They've | | | | and upgrades. It's up to you to gather the most |
| always got something better for your collection. | | | | knowledge you can. The best place to get that |
| Don't get it wrong, the new stuff is really cool | | | | information is from fellow players at the field or |
| and advanced, with new options and upgrades to | | | | practice range. Ask them what markers they |
| make every player feel like a pro. | | | | have had luck with. The other player might even |
| Although it's tempting to go out and buy the | | | | allow you to borrow their equipment to test it |
| most expensive paintball gun in the shop, there | | | | out. |
| are some important things to remember. | | | | The other players have probably had a chance to |
| - Skill level. Beginners should not think that the | | | | test out some other markers as well as the ones |
| better marker will make them a better player. | | | | that they own. They are filled with advice for |
| After time, it will help, but not now. | | | | your buying expedition. |
| - Frequency. Rec-ballers play from once a year to | | | | Recreational players just shouldn't deal with |
| once a month. Choose a marker according to | | | | paintball guns that need a lot of maintenance. The |
| how often it will get used. Look at it as cost per | | | | more complicated the marker, the more work it |
| game. | | | | will need. Upgrades loaders and triggers require |
| - Packages. (For the beginner.) A great way to | | | | more maintenance to keep them working from |
| acquire the basic paintball equipment of mask, | | | | day to day. A gun that takes longer to clean than |
| goggles, and gloves. | | | | it does to play just isn't worth it. |