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    Posted: 16 April 2005 at 11:06am
i was wonderin if you can make a good living in pro paintball? like...representing major comps and stuff...in other words...major legue in the world turneys and stuff

ions are like mustangs...alot of people have them but not many know how to use them...
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Some(edit) pros already have jobs with the companies doing other work.




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I don't think you can make an official "living" off of it unless you manufacture stuff or play on teams like Dynasty and Arsenal or something.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cdacda13 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 16 April 2005 at 11:57am
Most pro players own fields or pro-shops. Russian Legion though, does make a living off pb,(i believe)
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Most players have another job. Living off paintball would be tough.
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You'd be poor.
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dynasty players get a $50 grand salary on top of equipment and gear and prize winnings.... or at least i have heard.

but good luck getting on dynasty
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