$250+ to spend

You can get a 98c to start with for about $140, then pick up the mask, tank and whatever else you'll need to start with with that extra money.

The 98c is a great marker to start with, It's affordable, and upgradable. You might even have some money left over to pick up a few upgrades for it.

If you went with an A-5, the marker itself will cost you about $275.

The 98c is probably your best bet. It's a dependable workhorse who will last it as long as you need it to.

well the tank, a decent mask, a new barrel ( do a search on here about barrels) and perhaps some upgrades for the marker.

Look around, see what's available and what tickles your fancy.  

do u play speedball or woodsball?

if you play speedball........ buy a lapco bigshot 12 or  14 inch, ebolt, halo b since speedball needs fast hoppers, lpk, drop forward, n2.

if you play woods............ buy a flatline, remote and R/T, 12v revy, x chamber

well here you go:

get the 98c

if you are worried about getting shot in the back of the head get a JT Elite Headshield

or get a V-Force Armour from www.pbgear.com and it's cheap but with no back head protection.

then get a tank. i like my 20 oz but whatever you want. then play stock for a while. i'd reccomend getting a pair of gloves and wearing those when you play. kinda hurts when you get shot in the hand.

then after playing with it stock for a while and getting used to it get a new barrel like a 12" J+J Ceramic or a flatline. depends if you want accuracy or range.

then some hints:

be aggressive. dont be afraid to get hit. wear layers so it doesnt hurt as much if you'd like(i wore a long sleeve shirt and a t-shirt once and i was fine). and have as much fun as possible. never stay in one spot too long. and be safe!! never take your mask off while there is a game goin on or if you are in shooting range of a loaded gun.

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