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bplummer 
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 Topic: Marker Advice for BeginnerPosted: 20 November 2004 at 11:08pm |
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For the first time ever, I went paintballing with a group of my friends from college today (November 20, 2004). We went to Skirmish USA near the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Skirmish is an unbelievable place to paintball. After going to Skirmish and having the chance to experience the thrill and skill involved while paintballing, I am extremely interested in paintballing. I have always had an interest but not the way I do now. Unfortunately, I am very oblivious to paintballing equipment. I wouldn't know where to start looking for a marker. As a beginner, I want a gun at an affordable price but I also want it to be dependable and well-manufactured (no crap). I know there are tons of variations and ways to customize, which makes the researching process more difficult. I would appreciate it if you could provide some advice to what guns would be good starter guns for me. Thanks a lot. Bryce Plummer |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:11pm |
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98 custom....If you can take really good care of you gun and play speedball, get a NEWER spyder. |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:14pm |
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tippmann 98
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Tippmann A5, Flatline, Combat stock, Remote line, 20oz co2.
Gonna get, Low pressure system, palmer stabilizer, HPA tank, E grip, and 16in jj ceramic |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:24pm |
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I would't get into anything High End until ur better and get into it more. Go for a Tippmann or a E-Spyder (if u want something a little faster) I would get a Electric Hopper too. and go Air, and a barrel is always good. (some ideas for upgrades)... |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:26pm |
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go for the tippmann 98 custom. Its a very reliable gun and it requires little maintanance. It can also be upgraded.
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:26pm |
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Alright, so the Tippmann 98 is a good gun. What about barrells, triggers, LED's, etc? Should this be a concern at this point or not? I read on the forum someones post regarding CO2 verses Compressed Air; which is better? I've heard CO2. |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:27pm |
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Compressed Air is much better. You should not be concerned with upgrading yet.
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:31pm |
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Where's a good place to order paintball guns from (Tippmann 98)? |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:42pm |
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Posted: 20 November 2004 at 11:59pm |
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I'd recommend renting a 98 to make sure you like it. Play with (rent or borrow) a Pro-Carbine or an A-5. Try them out and see what you like better. Why pay for something that you'll eventually not like or won't feel right. After that... Play. Don't go out buying junk you don't need. Learn the game first. Learn the communications, the tactics, the movements. Then check out new barrels and chrome do-dads. |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 12:00am |
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haha, u herd wrong my friend. HPA is wayyy better then c02 in many reasons. but just play, have fun, and dont worry about all that yet. and when u do ask questions, please search, this forum is too repettive. |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 12:01am |
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What about paintballs? Which brands should I avoid? And what size is needed for the Tippmann 98? Also, with the Air tank, what should I stay away from? |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 12:01am |
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^ wow!! I havn't Seen you around in Ages...
Having a Good time whatever your Doing Rock Slide? |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 1:00am |
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Tippmanns are the best guns you can get for under 300$. Spyders look
cool and play cool, but they take ALOT of maintnence and its common
that parts fall off.
If you upgrade your Tippmann, It will treat you like a high-end gun. They take little maintence. They dont look as cool as higher-end guns, but its low-maintenence and customization make it the most well player-friendly gun Dont worry about any other gun unless you are willing to spend $500+ dollars Edited by LostPenguin |
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-Tippmann 98C -Dead-on Double Trigger -20oz and 14oz CO2 -14" Teardrop Barrel *Coming this christmas* RT, Revvy |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 7:11am |
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While in the subject. Are Nitro tanks better than CO2? What's the difference in performance? |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 8:20am |
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i would get this for a set-up: Tippmann 98 Custom 12" J+J Ceramic Barrel Drop Forward New Hopper R/T if they allow it or you could go the extra mile and get the E-Bolt(it is A LOT more expensive though). if you stick with CO2 i would get an expansion chamber. if you want HPA then you dont need an x-chamber. ill pm you a good list of upgrades for stuff and what they do. it is mainly for wodsball but there is some speedball upgrades in there too. |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 9:26am |
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if were talking upgrades, and you play in a decent sided field u might wanna think about a flatline. it increases ur distant.
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 10:52am |
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get a 98c or pro/carbine, they are good guns that take very little maitance and are very reliable plus cheap. i have a pro/carbine and it is awsome. alot of my friends have 98c and they rock hardcore.
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cockerkilla99
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 11:20am |
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Good Place to buy guns- ProShops, Internet (alot of sites are all good). Paintballs- Any paintball will fire threw a 98custom and come out good, you MIGHT want to try to stay away from Walmart paint. Zap is cheap rec paint that shoots nice. Air Tanks- Try to go with a Crossfire, there the best. Stay away from PMI tanks, they got a few problems with the regs...3A tanks are nice and cheap priced, Nitro Ducks are okay, mine took a crap on me, but it was old. Right now, thats all you really need to worry about. When you get a firepower upgrade such as a response trigger or e-bolt, you would want to worry about a Electronic Hopper. But I would go with a Barrel first before any firepower upgrades (search). You do not need a expansion chamber if you go with Air (a expansion chamber turns the liquid c02 into gas before it enters gun) seeing hpa is compressed air and not liquid, you dont need one. Although you can get a Regulator, you really don't need one. I hope that helped. Edited by cockerkilla99 |
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Posted: 21 November 2004 at 11:49am |
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I would say go to a proshop and ask if u could dry fire some of there
markers. Also i would recomend a 98c, it is one of the most durable
guns and very upgradable. I would not recommend a spyder, because they
brake easily and i just dont like spyders myself to be honest. Good luck
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