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[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

just getting into it as after my last purchase im taking a break to save up funds until late fall/early winter.. so looking into this.

If you have nothing to sell, feel free to offer me advice on what to use and what to look for when buying.. again, im very new to paintball.

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[martiandancer31 10+ year member]

ask me any questions you want lol, i'm co-captain of lightning force paintball team ( Lightning Force Paintball Team - Since 1986 )

I do have a lot of equipment but I can't bring myself to part with any of it //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[go_go_thrash 10+ year member]

I have a mask you can have if you pay shipping. Will get pics later if you want. Send me a PM, because I probably won't check this thread again. I used an '03 smart parts shocker. Great marker when it worked, regulator was pretty finicky and it needed work often. I liked smart parts, but it has been so long I would not know what to suggest. For a first marker, it is nearly impossible to go wrong with a tippmann 98, they can usually be had pretty cheaply online.

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

are you looking to play woodsball or speedball? that will help to determine what you will need to get into this great sport.

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

are you looking to play woodsball or speedball? that will help to determine what you will need to get into this great sport.

friends are just looking to get together and make up some objective games like protect the leader or defend the ______. after we see who all wants to continue thereafter, we will decide what we are doing from there.

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

ok. i agree on a tippmann 98, they are tanks. but if your buddies have or are getting electronic markers (tippmann 98 is mechanical) you may want to go the electronic route or they will have a big advantage. the problem with electronic markers are you typically shoot more paint because they can cycle so much faster, usually folks use an electronic hopper (more costs) and the marker generally cost more.

 

[go_go_thrash 10+ year member]

The tippmann has an e trigger upgrade, but I never had much luck with it. Electronic markers are fantastic, but you do tend to go through a lot of paint. I used ultra-evil and would shoot 5-6 cases a day. The cost adds up very fast. The flatline barrel for the tipmann gives it range, and keeps the ball on a very flat trajectory. However, it also slows the speed down to the point where the balls sometimes don't break. The best advice I can give is. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS wear eye protection, and when the eye protection is off, make sure to use a barrel plug or sock. It is all fun and games 'till someone loses an eye. Pick up a used tippmann 98, use it for a while and if you play a lot upgrade to something better. IMO stay away from walmart brands like raptor and spyder.

 

[DukeNut 10+ year member]

other equipment needed:

1. get a nice mask and lens (nothing worse than having a mask fog up and u not being able to see crap)

2. determine where you can get your co2 or compressed air tank(s) filled so you know which type you'll need as many places don't fill 1 or the other. o that reminds me, most all electronic markers require compressed air, not co2. compressed air is not your garage compressor either, its 3000-4500psi.

3. for safety, get a handheld chrono and have every gun chronoed so everyone is shooting under 300fps. over that is dangerous and the paint causes bloody welts when you get hit.

buy used equipment. check out pbnation dot com. this is the largest paintball forum and they have a huge b/s/t.

if you want an electronic marker, older bob long intimidators (aka timmys), infinity legends, and planet eclipse egos are very reasonably priced (150-300) used and are well built and easy to maintain. i've owned them all

have fun and practice safety at all times.

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

appreciate everyone's help. I look forward to joining some fellow paintballers soon!

 

[Eddie Havok 10+ year member]

I Have a 98 custom with bunch of extra's for sale

e-grip

cyclone feed (with upgraded paddles)

m16 barrel

APEX barrel

ops gear stock

upgraded bolt/powertube

bunch of other crap i'll throw in. had it up on Craigslist for almost a year, so i'll let it go for a great price //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[btballer38 10+ year member]

i have a custom BT4 assault with TONS of upps, comes with pure energy 48/3000, remote line, belt harness and others. if your interested pm me for more info

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

mask vl prodigy e-grip marker lots of paintballs and some other stuff let me know what you're looking for

 

[tylork92 10+ year member]

The Smart Parts Ion is a nice beginner gun. is a HIGHLY upgradeable gun and are very easy to maintain.

 

[T.I.K. 10+ year member]

I'm got a tippmann a5 with the e-trigger upgrade, an M4 stock, raised picatinny sight base,an 18" barrel and a handguard for the barrel.

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

I appreciate everyone's offers but again, I have no idea what the fuck half of you are talking about when you go naming off parts and upgrades/mods done to the guns lol. I understand generally what they are .. but just naming them off means little as I don't know what's good/not etc in that aspect lol.. pretend im a newbie to car audio and talk to me like if I was saying " omg guys I need to buy like 40000w amp to power my sonys " .. :/ and go at it from there.