Summer tactics

Ok, I'm really bored, and I've got two hours until work. So I give you this...

Summer tactics, according to me. Sort of. I stopped thinking half way through.

The Basics:

Gear: BUG SPRAY, DAMN IT!!! Also, a washcloth, water, and stuff like that. Nothing sucks more than havign to walk back to the house to grab something you forgot.

Clothing:
-It gets really warm out this time of year. You will also note the presence of bugs. If you are daring, I strongly suggest shorts. Otherwise, go with some light camo pants.
-For a shirt, you can pick up a camo t-shirt pretty much anywhere. Jerseys just plain suck in the summer.
-Also, a headband/hat may be a good idea, to keep the sweat out of your eyes. Because taking your mask off in-game to wipe sweat is a bad idea.
-As for shoes, go with some light hiking boots, or cross trainers. Stuff along those lines. Climbing over rocks and skidding down hills in skate shoes just doesn't work.
-Remember, nobody worth playing with cares what your clothes look like.

Part dos - movement:

-Slow and steady wins the race. In the winter, people stick out like a sore thumb. However, now that there are leaves on the trees, take a minute and observe all around you before you dash through that clearing.
-Things tend to be damp this time of year. Take that into account. In the fall/early spring, everythign cracks and creaks. Try to step on rocks, dirt, and wet leaves. Avoid anything that will make your opponent wonder, "What the heck was that?"

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I'm bored of typing, so now I'll go back to being bored...not typing.

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Drink lots of water. If you don't have to pee, consider yourself dehydrated. Go often.

If you play with those in Ghille, who would prefer to stay still, under a blanket, a lot of greens are near the ground this time of year. Look for brush that has the wrong type of leaves/color in it. If you know what the vegitation looks like, Ghille that isn't updated with local veg will stick out upon inspection.

More importantly, the rainy season is just starting up. Don't forget the camo poncho and to clean/relube your markers, Rain-X masks. If you play near wetlands excpect to get the feet wet, loose shoes.

*keep co2 out of sun to prevent velocity spikes

I assume those are for woodsball players. 

Very good list.  You have some good advise there.

oh NOES, TeH BUGZORZ SPRAY wil give wy my snipp-er spt!



Good list, dont forget to wear a mesh hat and forget the beenie.  You loose 50% or some percentage like that of your body heat from your head, why not help it leave?

Old thread, but I feel compelled to give this warning. Don't get any DEET based bug repellant on anything plastic. Unless it's some special plastic made to hold DEET (like the little spray bottles it comes in), DEET can destroy or seriously damage plastic. Also some synthetic materials. Most important it to not get it on your mask, especially the lens, and stuff like your hopper.

Woodsball or not I would rather wear a good Paintball jersey (like the ones at Animal Paintball) They breathe allot better than a t-shirt and have much better bounce.

Shorts are fine, but not really needed. Just wear your cammo's or even paintball pants, once again the PB paints will allow your skin to breathe much better than anything made from cotton.

I live in the middle of florida and know a lil about "summer" play. Bring plenty of water and ice, gatoraid is better. No soda's or beer, well maybee a few beers after your done playing wont hurt. I useally just pick up a gallon of water and stick in a cooler w/ice.

Ya shouldnt need bug spray unless your playing at dusk or dawn or its been raining allot.

If you feel dizzy, stop and get liquids and find a cool place to relax for awhile until you feel better. Feeling light headed is one of the first signs of heat stroke.

^ I find my prey by detecting co2 too :D

lets not forget about the  bounce factor in summer (it goes down) because they paint expands in all the hibbie jibby, but hits wont hurt as much with the paint actually breaking, making shorts and t shirts ideal for wearing.