Recommendation for Beginner
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Topic: Recommendation for Beginner
Posted By: Longhorn424
Subject: Recommendation for Beginner
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:19am
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Hi, I am thinking of starting to paintball this fall. I have no experience with paintballs or markers or basically anything to do with paintball. I would like a recomendation for:
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Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:29am
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Marker: Tippmann 98 custom
Paint: Draxxus both very afordable and reliable ------------- 
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:31am
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Marker: 98 Custom Paint: CORE if you dont want to spend a lot and want a pretty good paint. will you be playing in the woods or on a field? |
Posted By: Bass654321
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:52am
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Marker: 98 Custom Paint: Draxxus Midnight is really good for only $40 |
Posted By: Mike Barch
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 10:21am
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First i reccommed using the Search button. Then I reccommed a Tippmann if you play Woods, and a well alot of markers for speedball, some good cheap paint- Zap, Core. Nice paint- Draxxus, Venom, Marblerlizers. Mike. ------------- 
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Posted By: MetallicaESPa5
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 10:27am
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have you played before? how much money are you willing to put towards a gun? AND. welcome to the forums. ------------- 
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 11:10am
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If you plan on playing woodsball then get the A-5. As far as good cheap paint try Bigball. Some future upgrades listed in order of importance (not everyone may agree here but o well) New Barrel - Flatline (woods) If you dont have the cash for a flatline then try a j-j ceramic 12 or 14 inch. Dont go past 14" tho. The longer the barrel the more air (co2) you will use, and longer does not mean more accurate. Polish your internals! search here on the forums for polishing A-5 or 98c wichever you decide to buy. X-chamber (expansion chamber) or Palmer Stabilizer (more $$) Both will keep any liquid co2 from entering your marker internals. Keeping liquid out of your marker will prolong the life of your gun. I suggest saving up for the palmer stabilizer becasue it is the best of both worlds. It keeps the liquid out and it also keeps your shots more consistant as far as fps (feet per second) Now for the really fun stuff! Responce Trigger or E-grip. Read up on both here at the Tippmann site. If you plan on playing speedball tournements the Responce Tirgger (R/T) is not allowed because it is capable of shooting more than 1 shot per trigger pull. If you DO plan on playing tourny's then get the E-grip. Once you get all that then you should get a pod holder (the belt that pple wear around theyre wastes that holds painballs. Buy a Thermal Mask, cheapest Ive seen them for is I think around 35.00 but remember you get what you pay for. You will be happy with a higher end mask. (I need to get one myself) Another nifty upgrade is macro line. It is a plastic line that replaces the stock steel braided line. It is easy to work with and replace. It also lessens the wheight of your marker a tad. (lighter is better) Anyways, have fun. Ask questions here if you dont know the answers. Most of the people here are very helpfull and there is no such thing as a stupid question, only stupid answers. If you need any newbie advice private message me anytime.
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-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: Potato
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 11:19am
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gun: 98c/spyder/TES Paint: PMI premium/draxxus/zap and if u want cheap cheap paint, use afterburners or bluestreak WTTF ------------- 98% of American teenagers have tried pot. If you are part of the 2% that hasnt, put this in your signature. |
Posted By: rkelley41
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 11:31am
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If you have never played paintball before, it would probably be better to go to a field, rent a marker (usually either a 98 Custom or an Ikon Z) and give them a try. Usually other players will let you shoot a few rounds through their markers if you ask really nicely and inform them that you are going to be purchasing a marker in the near future. Talk to the owner/manager of your local field(s) and see what markers they recommend. Checkout www.pbreview.com and see that the recommendations are on the various markers that people recommend to you. Above all, get yourself a good set of goggles. I personally use the V-force. They are inexpensive but they are well made and a breeze to take care of.
Good luck and welcome to the forum. ------------- Model 98 Armson barrel Flatline barrel 47psi/3k HPA 20oz CO2 Tippman expansion chamber |
Posted By: Longhorn424
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 3:29pm
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Thanks for all the help you guys. I am looking into the 98 Custom now and the paint was easy to find. Also if it changes your advice any I'll be playing mostly woodball and some speedball. |
Posted By: MetallicaESPa5
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 3:31pm
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welcome but have you payed before? -------------
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 3:56pm
------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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rkelley41 wrote:Posted By: boomstick
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 4:28pm
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98 custom. and PMI/RPS bigball. thats how i started out. ------------- YONK~!~ |
Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 5:05pm
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paint-PMI premiums marker- 98 custom |
Posted By: ncbbh88
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 5:07pm
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smitty i got a q for ya who makes core i cant find it any where around here? ------------- http://img203.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img203&image=kerrypyle0nt.jpg"> 
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Posted By: fhcpaintball
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 6:26pm
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ok i have a tippmann get one i yoused core paint and it will do good with your stock barrell t98 and you can get it at dunhams for like 30 or 35 but for 5 more you can get draxus midnight wich is good but even gooder if you have a flatline or new barrell ------------- my setup drop forward epansion camber double triger smartparts progresive barrell model 98 timer grip empire s/a hopper and savin for rear flush cocking system and respose |
Posted By: 98c Dude13
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:02pm
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For a marker get a Tippmann 98 Custom For paint I would recommend Super swirl,Dusk,scortch,or Sun Flares,or big ball. ------------- TIPPMANN 98 CUSTOM 14" Progressive barrel 32* Black gel grips BT-16 Double trigger Pen Spring Mod X-core Expansion Chamber Vertical Adapter |
Posted By: Insomnia_CJ
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:10pm
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To go against the grain: I recommend a Spyder Pilot, its fast, light, looks good, and great for both Speedball and Woodsball. Tippmanns are great, but I would only use 'em for Woodsball, IMO. ------------- 
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Posted By: Jackal14
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:11pm
id say the same thing :) but id make it Draxxus Midnights ------------- -Tippmann 98 Custom 14" J&J Ceramic Palmer Stab (Female-ASA) -Tippmann 98 Custom 12" Teardrop |
Posted By: Doc Bonder
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:14pm
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98 Custom-Great beginner gun and VERY upgradable Draxxus Midnight
ENJOY and WELCOME!!! ------------- 98 Custom Custom Products 14" Barrel Tapco Folding Stock 20oz CO2 w/Remote |
Posted By: Dump_Sum_Paint
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 9:37pm
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I would agree with the Tippmann 98! Very forgiving marker for an entry level marker. Also! Dont forget about a good, comfortable mask!!! Spend the extra $ and get a awesome comfy, safe mask! Safety is #1!!!
Dump ------------- Smart Parts Impulse Black Tapeworm Empire B Loader(Freakin Sweet) 68/3000 Pure Energy DOP Bullet Drop LAPCO Locking No Rise NXE 3 Pack(Best Pack!) Also an A-5 w/various Upgrades.PM for Details |
Posted By: LevityNYC
Date Posted: 28 July 2004 at 11:28pm
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B4 buying anything id highly recommend playing first. Some people after gettin lit up once never wanna go back, so in order to not waste money i recommend going once and renting. If you feel the need to buy something b4 going, Id highly recommend a thermal mask. A day of foggin up with rentals will make paintball less fun than even a messing up rental gun ------------- Setup a-5, LPK, Macroline, 14 Lapco Bigshot, Dead on Drop, Palmers Stab, double trig, 68CI Crossfire 4500 Backup: 98C, GTA Expansion chamber, Fullboar Rear Cocking, 12oz Co2, 32 Ice Cold Barrel |
Posted By: Longhorn424
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 1:07pm
Well I don't think that if jus getting a hopper unloaded on me will stop me. I'm not too worried about getting shot.. since i have before  it doesn't hurt at all. But I will consider you opinion on playing some before buying.
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Posted By: whydoibother
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 2:02pm
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98c er spyder paint draxxus |
Posted By: ford man
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 2:33pm
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98c with up grades later after you play but check with other playors that youl hage with buy cheap paint in bulk I only play woods ball and have got hit 2 times you must be comfotable when you play or you will be shot cade in point a played agenst a new player an he started to cry becase he clamed up and was covered in paint he was hit in the neck and there was blood runing down his arm I played that game but that is not my doing I was never hit and shot two others. |
Posted By: model98FOREVER
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 2:35pm
| get a blade wal mart special or one of those snot shooting NRG hings i always c on tv |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 3:05pm
------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: PaintbalSoldier
Date Posted: 29 July 2004 at 3:57pm
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Gun: Start out with a Brass Eagle pump. Seriously!! You should first see if you are really gonna like this first so you dont spend 175 on a Tippmann. If you become attached to the sport, then buy a 98 Custom. Trust me, this is what I did. Paint: Doesent really matter, but make sure its not cheap crappy paint. |