Getting back into paintball

I played paintball about 3-4 years ago, had a lot of fun, but was tired of
wasting my money.

Now I'm flying full time during the week and need a hobby to relax with
on the weekends.

So I have about a 1000 dollar budget to get EVERYTHING- gun, tank,
gear, etc.

Requirements- gun MUST be electropneumatic (none of those crap spyder
'electro's), MUST have an anti-chop eye.

I've been out of the loop for too long, somebody get me back into it!

Whats your dream set up for >1K?

Invert mini
Halo B, velocity, pulse
crossfire 68/4500 (i suggest a new mini guage because crossfire has huge guages)
barrel kit of some sort
a good pack with vertical pods (depends how much paint you shoot get a 4+3 or 3+2)I have a Unique pack (4+3) and I usually shoot no more than 2 pods and a hopper in a game so the extra is just in case

That leaves you around $900. The rest of the money spend on clothing and/or the little things like swabs and maintenance things for the gun or any upgrades for the gun.

One of the guys at the field was using the mini. Very nice. I got to hold it, but it is kinda small, but something to be able to get used to.

welcome back.. im in the same boat i havent played i years.. just got back into it but im thinking about getting the ion, halo b,but just need a tank and googles.. my budget is about 500-600

Heres my list-

Proto Rail
Empire B2
Crossfire 68/4500
Dye Invision Goggles
Mantis 3+2 pack

Then maybe a jersey or somethin

Whatcha think?

could look at the Trilogy SF line of Autococker, the pro is a decent marker and would leave a fair amont of change for other gear.

Or maybe an A-5 with egrip or RTS and Hammer head barrel system

just some thoughts

Like Hybrid said, are you willing to buy used?  You can get great deals if you do.  For new, I'd do this-

• Gun-----DP LE Fusion (Great CS, ASA, Stock Parts)
• Loader--Pulse w/ RF*
• Tank----68/4500 Crossfire tank
• Mask----E-Vents
• Barrel---St!ffi
• Packs, jerseys, cleaning supplies, etc.

   * Are Pulse loaders still not available new?  I really dont pay attention to stuff like that.

Invisions ARE horrible for changing lenses. If you have to switch the lens really quickly, you better have a back-up mask because it is a little time consuming. I have the Switch FS? Which ever has the thermal lense from proto. I love it because it can take easily less than a minute to take the lense off, wipe it down and put it back on. The vents goggles are really nice and small. They also sit on the top of your head really nicely when your not playing.

I went with an Evil Minion, halo B, DYE I3 Pro, pure energy 68/45, and NXe
pack

MeanMan wrote: Pretty nice choices.  I like Minions. What year?

07

cant stand the milling/eye covers on the 06