| Don't let Mother Nature throw your | | | | really cold, perhaps a "robbers" knit |
| paintball addiction out in the cold! You | | | | hat the also covers the face, or perhaps |
| can still play paintball, and in | | | | a face shield worn by skiers. Finding a |
| comfort, in the winter weather. Of | | | | hat the covers your head and ears will |
| course, you could just play indoors, but | | | | be crucial to your comfort and your |
| why let skiers and riders be the only | | | | health. |
| ones who have fun in the white stuff. | | | | You'll want to be protected from head to |
| This article will tell you what to wear | | | | toe. We just talked about the importance |
| to keep your game going strong- no | | | | of wearing a hat. The proper shoes are |
| matter how cold it might be on the | | | | important to not only keep your toes |
| field. | | | | warm, but also to provide the best |
| The first thing, and probably most | | | | footing. You will want to have a better |
| obvious, is to dress in layers. As a | | | | tread on the bottom of your shoes since |
| paintball player, you may already dress | | | | snow can make the ground slippery. (You |
| in layers to cut down on bruising. | | | | know, like snow tires!) Also, waterproof |
| However, in the winter, you can take it | | | | shoes will keep dampness from getting in |
| one step further and add some thermal | | | | and prevent freezing phalanges. Doubling |
| underwear. Cover that with a turtleneck | | | | up on warm socks is a good idea as long |
| and a sweater and then perhaps a jacket. | | | | as you can still move comfortably. |
| If during play you begin to get hot, you | | | | Brining along a dry pair of socks would |
| can easily remove a layer. But, not | | | | be a smart idea as well. |
| being warm enough will be very | | | | You will still need protective eye gear. |
| uncomfortable. | | | | In addition to your goggles, you may |
| Next, you want to make sure that your | | | | want to wear sunglasses. The sun can be |
| hands are protected. Frostbite can set | | | | damaging in the winter. It may not be |
| in rather quickly in extreme cold temps, | | | | warming you up, but its rays can still |
| and its first victim is usually fingers | | | | be harmful to the eyes. There are |
| and toes. The trick here is that your | | | | anti-glare goggles available as well. |
| fingers have to fit through the trigger | | | | Aside from clothing, you can also keep |
| hole. That said you must choose your | | | | your body warm by brining a thermos full |
| glove carefully. There are plenty of | | | | of hot chocolate or coffee. After |
| fleece gloves that are thinner and keep | | | | playing a game, it could be the cherry |
| hands very warm. Check around at ski | | | | on top to keep you warm. |
| shops, ATV apparel shops and even | | | | In addition, you will want to be kind to |
| paintball supply stores to find a | | | | your equipment. Sometimes, plastic can |
| selection of gloves that allow both | | | | crack in extreme cold temps, so try to |
| movement and plenty of warmth. | | | | keep the equipment dry and protect it as |
| Going along with frostbite attacking | | | | much as possible. |
| your fingers and toes first, heat | | | | So, with these tips, you can take your |
| escapes from your head first. That said | | | | paintball game out of the indoors and |
| it is crucial to wear a hat. If it is | | | | into a real winter wonderland. |