New Player Questions!!
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Topic: New Player Questions!!
Posted By: laxguy2490
Subject: New Player Questions!!
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:23pm
| Hey guys, im new to the sport but eager to lean and become involved. I just ordered a gun and package off http://www.paintballonline.com - www.paintballonline.com i got a custom98 tactical gun with platnium package. Was this a good choice? What are some begineer upgrades that i could get ( esplain what they do) what size paintballs should i get and any other things i should know about the sport.THanks! |
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:30pm
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First upgrade... Flatline Barrel. If ya dont have all that cash get a j-j ceramic or Bigshot 12" or 14" Then save for the low pressure kit so you can run air (nitro) That should of been my second upgrade. Regulators are nice too. Palmer Stabilizer is nice. Welcome to the tippmann forums. Im still a newb too
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-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:32pm
| money isnt a issue, is the flatline hard to install yourself, and do u what i bought was good and are all balls the same size and do they fit all barrels |
Posted By: VolrathDaFallen
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:37pm
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OK the flat line is ez to install just follow the instructions that come with it Get a Regulator, It replaces the frontgrip and it gives u better air efficency Definetly get Nitros if money is no issue. With the nitros get a low pressure system with out this system the nitros won't help too much
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Posted By: VolrathDaFallen
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:39pm
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if u have anymore questions just ask and u should get some answers Welcome to the fourms -------------
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Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:43pm
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Money no issue then.... Flatline Ebolt Low Pressure Kit (lpk) 4500 low pressure tank Palmer Stabilizer. (if needed, Im not sure on the 98c lpk, if it does need a secondary reg get the palmer) 1 case of marbalizer, this should make for a fun afternoon. -------------
-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:47pm
| where can i get all the stuff u mentioned |
Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:48pm
| i also want to stick with co2 no nitro yet |
Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:53pm
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you dont need the lp kit to run nitro on your 98c it will work just fine with just a HPA tank. you can get all this stuff at any paintball website: paintballgateway.com firstcallpaintball.com actionvillage.com ext. or at a paintball store, online is your best bet for a cheep price though ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 1:55pm
| besides the flatline can you just screw in any other barrel |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 2:42pm
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Dont forget a new helmet. Im using a Vforce Morph and I love it. Also get a pod carrier that will hold a tank, get yourself a remote line then. Getting shot in the tank sucks, and with a remote you lighten your gun allot! Try you local paintball shop first, going to an online store wont save you too much after you pay for shipping. But if no are stores near you then online is your best bet. I have some links at my site, come on over and visit the weblinks section. Just click on the link under my sig pic. **edit. realized I didnt have the most common places people to go when buying on line, Sorry about that I added 888paintball.com and countrypaintball.com I will get some more up soon. Sorry about that. -------------
-JUSTICE http://www.myspace.com/outkastpaintball - Outkast Myspace |
Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 3:37pm
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does the j&j barrel just screw right in i read some reveiws and seems great. also what is a remote and a stabilizer? |
Posted By: POGUE182
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 6:10pm
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yes it does...a remote is a wire thing that u connnect to the co2 tank and then u put it on ur back with a harness..i dont know what a stabilizer is...srry -POGUE182 ------------- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_15G4Y11dY - My Invisible Rope |
Posted By: FireFly007
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 10:03pm
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hey uh, im new 2 paintball i haven't played yet but i rly want 2. seems like fun. i like shooting things, i've been deer hunting, is it similar? i got about 100 bucks. i think i should get a package but i onno crap. so uh plz let me know what 2 do! thnks ------------- kill 1 man your a murderer kill 10 your a killer kill 100 your famous kill 1000 your a hero |
Posted By: monster- baller
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 10:43pm
you can find some of these upgrades on this website, just go to accessories and you can find most of those upgrades if not all of them, or you could go on www.paintball.com and clck on shop online and you will find a list of differnet sites that are pretty good you can check. i have no other advice since i still consider myself a newbie( i havent had my gun for a year yet) ------------- i reject reality and substitute my own |
laxguy2490 wrote:Posted By: monster- baller
Date Posted: 22 August 2004 at 10:56pm
yes the gun you bought was good, the 98c is a very good gun for a beginer and you can upgrade it to be a great gun. as for your other question, yes all of the balls for paintball are .68 caliber balls so they will all fit in your gun barrel. but i'm not sure about the flatline, i've heard some things that a 98c flatline is hard to install ------------- i reject reality and substitute my own |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 1:30am
A remote is a black coiled tube that is connected to the air adapter at the bottom of the pistol grip of the marker and the other end of the coiled remote, it is screwed to the co2 tank and also theres an on/off valve.....look at the pic below
Jus PM me if you need more info on the remote line. As fer the Stabalizers, you hafta ask them die hard speedballers that question. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: Mehs
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 1:43am
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Nope, it's not like deer hunting, unless you run out as fast as you can towards a deer (which I would be amazed if you even got a shot), it can be like deer hunting, if you sit in one place for the enemy to pass, the enemy being the deer, but mostly you would be playing up close to people, running around alot rather than sitting, unless you like to sit. ------------- [IMG]http://i27.tinypic.com/1538fbc.jpg"> Squeeze Box ☣ |
Posted By: jeep 98 custom
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 1:48am
Screw the flatline, if you're going to invest in all those preformance upgrades, get a better barrel. That flatlines has range, that's all. Less accuracy, and even at far range it's a lot less likely to break on someone. And you can get paint to fit it or it won't shoot right, so it's not the best for consistency, and won't run as low of pressure. Also, I'd get a high output tank, no need for a low one, it's too close to the operating pressure of a LP 98 that you may experience drop off. And don't forget a Halo and double trigger. ------------- "Yes there are two path you can go back, but in the long run, there's still time to change the road you're on" 
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Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:38am
| what does a double trigger do |
Posted By: whiteknight457
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 11:53am
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stabalizer $60?-$100?= a regulator thats top grade quality double trigger $20= easier methods of shooting, personal preferences remote line $30-$50= very good fer woods, but fer speed buy a drop and n2. E-Bolt $250= Convets your gun to electronic shooting modes. accomplishes high rates of fires. 12v Revy or Halo B hoppers. |
Posted By: jeremyte2
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 2:53pm
| I reccomend a Reesponse trigger or an ebolt. Response trigger lets you shoot faster. If you want to be a sniper i reccomend a bi pod and a colapsible stock. And a scope with a flatline oof course. I may not be super experienced in playing, only been six times. But i am almost a paintballahaulic. And just to let you know, flatlines are very good. |
Posted By: laxguy2490
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 4:36pm
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with a remote line do u have the co2 in a bag or is it in the
same place it usaly is? |
Posted By: TippmannBallerX
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 5:06pm
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with a remote line, the tank goes behind you, with a pack. you put the pack around your belt would normally be. ------------- You wanna dippisize your drink for only a quarter more? You want me to punchisize your face? For free. |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:44pm
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The tank doesnt have to be on the back, Ronin Gear has a pouch that can be looped over yer belt and strapped to either thigh. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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