Best starting gear?

I'm beginning to enjoy paintball again but it would be cheaper in the long run to get your own gear (and funner) . I've been paint balling before and had pretty good time but I'd like to go more often with friends. My biggest concern is the gun i'm looking to get, the Crossover, not being good with Co2 which is all the place I go to has. Will it still do good using Co2? It's mainly  woods ball fields but they're not very big at the same time.

Is the Crossover a decent gun? (Currently have a Spyder custom)

Also the first thing I'm going to get is a mask. Recommend me that doesn't fog? Also a visor to protect the the head a bit more would be nice.

Well I can just get an HPA tank later if I ever go to another field that supports them right?

No difference in component life longevity between HPA and CO2 if you aren't running a Low Pressure rig (higher-end stuff is usually LP)

In fact, most baseline markers are built to operate better off of CO2 right out of the box.

There is some better consistency at the chrono with HPA, but not noticeable from the outset. It requires a lot of tuning to get it to really show.

Now, for the Crossover, you're going to NEED HPA. You're talking a higher-end marker with a high rate of fire and sensitive electronics and seals. CO2 is a no-no on that kind of setup.

If you're wanting to start out and move in steps, I'd go 98, an A-5 or an X-7. All are completely customizeable, shoot great out of the box, and can run HPA or CO2 giving you the ability to use either source depending on money and availability. You can upgrade them to suit your needs and roll from there.

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Edit: Oops! Thought I hit the "report" button but hit reply instead!

Edited by tallen702 - 28 May 2013 at 10:11am