What should i Purchase?

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   Ok, what i am looking for is simple. Gear. I am not sure what i should buy, but i have some ideas. My playstyle is pretty simple, and most likely common, i prefer stealth, but I am totally adaptable to the paintball sniper style(let's not turn this into a sniper debate PLEASE). I like to hit quickly, but not with a flurry of shots. Maybe one or two, so im not looking for a full-auto here. Range shouldn't be a problem. From what i understand, the range of a gun doesn't vary that much, but accuracy does. I would like an accurate model... Ok here's what i have come to so far but i am definately not a professional here and am looking for imput.

Gun: Tippmann 98 Custom (seems like a good base, something to upgrade from.) 
Barrel: 10 or 12 inch. Either a Flatline or a HammerHead barrel some time down the line (not sure about Flatline, i've heard it can hurt accuracy a bit, but the HammerHead looks good) 
Trigger Upgrade: One of the Double Trigger setups (for better timing when i need it, and a usual trigger for when i don't) 
Stock: Just a stock, i like the feel of something resting into my shoulder.( is it possible to have the paintballs fed from the stock rather than from a hopper? I've not seen such a thing... but never know) 
Scope: I'm not sure of this one, there are many opinions floating around the net, from using a scope, to using a scope, but not with a zoom. (I am thinking of buying a scope, but not attached to the gun. Used more as a recon tool than anything else.) 
Tank: I have no real idea on this one, most likely stick to the standard issue tank. I am thinking about a Remote Line (do these hurt the effectiveness of the tank? What about fire rate/velocity?) 
Clothing: A cup. (I was hit in the "family jewels" already and it was not a pretty sight). As for a helmet, i have no idea.(except one that won't fog up) 
Extra: In the line of Hoppers and Refillers... No idea... (except the refillers should be about half of the hopper, so i can refill and keep things from jostling around... Read that somewhere.) Oh yeah, and get one of those Rocket Cock II thingies...
I am in no way a professional, and came to the sport when playing with a friends cheap pump gun from Wal-Mart, but it was such a rush i want to really get into the sport. Since then i've played a bit and really do enjoy myself. Imput would be greatly appreciated and is what i was looking for by posting this. I've been looking around for 3 or 4 days and this is what i've come up with. Please help a n00b?

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n00bpowah Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 05 May 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote n00bpowah Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: What should i Purchase? Posted: 06 May 2005 at 12:50am
	Ok, what i am looking for is simple. Gear. I am not sure what i should buy, but i have some ideas. My playstyle is pretty simple, and most likely common, i prefer stealth, but I am totally adaptable to the paintball sniper style(let's not turn this into a sniper debate PLEASE). I like to hit quickly, but not with a flurry of shots. Maybe one or two, so im not looking for a full-auto here. Range shouldn't be a problem. From what i understand, the range of a gun doesn't vary that much, but accuracy does. I would like an accurate model... Ok here's what i have come to so far but i am definately not a professional here and am looking for imput. Gun: Tippmann 98 Custom (seems like a good base, something to upgrade from.) Barrel: 10 or 12 inch. Either a Flatline or a HammerHead barrel some time down the line (not sure about Flatline, i've heard it can hurt accuracy a bit, but the HammerHead looks good) Trigger Upgrade: One of the Double Trigger setups (for better timing when i need it, and a usual trigger for when i don't) Stock: Just a stock, i like the feel of something resting into my shoulder.( is it possible to have the paintballs fed from the stock rather than from a hopper? I've not seen such a thing... but never know) Scope: I'm not sure of this one, there are many opinions floating around the net, from using a scope, to using a scope, but not with a zoom. (I am thinking of buying a scope, but not attached to the gun. Used more as a recon tool than anything else.) Tank: I have no real idea on this one, most likely stick to the standard issue tank. I am thinking about a Remote Line (do these hurt the effectiveness of the tank? What about fire rate/velocity?) Clothing: A cup. (I was hit in the "family jewels" already and it was not a pretty sight). As for a helmet, i have no idea.(except one that won't fog up) Extra: In the line of Hoppers and Refillers... No idea... (except the refillers should be about half of the hopper, so i can refill and keep things from jostling around... Read that somewhere.) Oh yeah, and get one of those Rocket Cock II thingies... I am in no way a professional, and came to the sport when playing with a friends cheap pump gun from Wal-Mart, but it was such a rush i want to really get into the sport. Since then i've played a bit and really do enjoy myself. Imput would be greatly appreciated and is what i was looking for by posting this. I've been looking around for 3 or 4 days and this is what i've come up with. Please help a n00b? Edited by n00bpowah

Pariel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Guested - language. Joined: 06 October 2003 Location: New Caledonia Status: Offline Points: 5140	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pariel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2005 at 10:44am
	If you had a price range, that would be helpful. My bet is you're looking in the $300 range for all your gear, so here's what I'd recommend. Gun-Tippmann 98s are great guns. Not much to say here. Barrel-I'd suggest either a Lapco Bigshot($50) or a J+J Ceramic($30) in 12" or 14". 10" barrels are just annoying to me. Trigger upgrade-Double triggers are good things. Just buy one and leave it on there. Switching between triggers is a waste of time. Stock-If you want a stock, go for it. I'd say just use the tank on the gun(what most speedball players do, for some reason woodsball players dislike it). Scope-Very mixed ideas here. Personally, I'd say it's useless, but I've met people who swear that as soon as people get into their sights they blow them away when using a scope. Check it out for yourself. Tank-I'd say go HPA if you can afford it. You can get a cheap steel HPA tank for about $60, or a carbon fiber ones starting at about $100 for a used one. If you're going to stick with a CO2, and decide to use a stock, I'd say go for a remote line, it makes everything easier to handle. Clothing-I'd suggest some BDUs, a cup is a good thing, and I'd suggest a V-Force armor mask. They're cheap and never fog. "Extra"-Rocket cocks are pretty good things. Unless you pick up a 98 Custom Pro(with the electronic trigger), or an RT(response trigger), you can just go with a normal hopper, no need to buy an electric one.

sinisterNorth Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group 1 strike, language, 10/3 Joined: 30 May 2004 Location: PA Status: Offline Points: 10463	Post Options Post Reply Quote sinisterNorth Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2005 at 11:55am
	It looks like you've done your homework. 98 customs are great start out guns that can be upgraded to preform like the best of them. As for a barrel, check out the LAPCO Bigshot, JJ Ceramic, or Flatty. The GTA double trigger kit is a nice upgrade. As for a stock, I personally like the CAR stocks. If you are wanting a scope, buy a Red Dot. TASCO is a great scope company. If you dont have the money for HPA, get a 12 or 20 oz CO2 tank. The remote line is nice because it gives you more mobility. For clothing, go to an Army/Navy store and pick up some BDUs. JT and V-Force are great mask companys, most of their masks wont fog. The rocket Cock will keep dirt and paint out of your bolt and is a great investment that will keep you from stipping your guna apart to clean the bolt. Stick with the stock hopper unless you plan on getting a firepower upgrade. As for refillers, you can probably find a cheap pack and pods at The evil empire(walmart) for cheap.
	Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good.

pimpinpaintball Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 06 May 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote pimpinpaintball Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06 May 2005 at 7:21pm
	if i were tou i would get a A-5 and the flatline barrel. i would also get the RT (responce trigger). i also am a fan of the extendeble stock it gives you great support.