Back to Tippmann :D

Some may remember me from a long time ago (are DaveEllis and Oldsoldier still around?), but I had to quit paintball and sell all my gear due to financial problems, and then joining the Navy, ect. Now that I'm at my duty station, things have slowed down considerably, and I find myself often bored on the weekends. So, I have decided to rekindle my love for the game and get back to where I started; with Tippmann. I did the whole speedball thing and played with a few Amateur teams, but now I'm leaning more towards the woodsball/scenario play. I did some calculating, and ballpark my expenses at around $750.00 for everything (not including tax). Granted I didn't go bargain hunting like I should, but I just got some basic prices on everything I want. Here's my list:

X-7 - $300.00
Foldable Stock - $60.00
Pack (6 Pods +1) - $32.00
Pure Energy 88 CI 4500 PSI Low Pressure - $214.00
Spectra Flex 7 - $60.00
Pods - $15.00
Remote Coil - $40.00

I added an extra few bucks on there for stuff like barrel cover, nipple cover, ect.

It's been awhile since I've played, so let me know if I left anything important out. Thanks in advance.

Ah I forgot all about that!

Told ya it's been awhile

Thanks!

Edited by PaiNTbALLfReNzY - 05 September 2007 at 1:27pm

Welcome back man. Looks like you basically did the same thing as me, I just came back earlier this year from a break after getting tired of speedball/tourny type stuff. I also decided to stick to the woods, it's just much more fun in my opinion. It doesn't look like you left anything out in that list but if you're looking to play scenarios you may want to look into a good vest. If you carry smoke/paint grenades or other small stuff in addition to the pods and your tank then a vest is really nice to have, beats the crap out of digging through the pockets in your pants.

Also need help on finding the right marker. My son is 13 and just started with the kids at school.  Is there a preferred marker that my son can "grow with". Thanks

Or you could go with a 98 custom if you wanted to go with tippmann. They're inexpensive and you can upgrade them a lot. The only thing that you can't really change about them is size. If he's really into speedball and tournaments then he might like one of the guns Commander_Cool suggested since they are marketed towards that kind of play. They're designed to be small and fast which is what a speedball player looks for. If he plays speedball but also likes woodsball (especially milsim) then a tippmann gun may be a better fit. I'd take him to a paintball store and let him hold some guns to see which ones he likes.

paint... Unless your totally into the Scenario thing, look up a 05' Superstock their only $160 and they totally rip. All you need to do is Add a simple barrel, like a J&J Ceramic, or Lapco Bigshot and that thing wil totally rip out of the box. Not a Bad marker at all for under $200.