$250+ to spend
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Topic: $250+ to spend
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Subject: $250+ to spend
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 9:54am
| I have about $250+ a little to spend a need a guna nd everything to start. What should i buy??? |
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 9:58am
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You can get a 98c to start with for about $140, then pick up the mask, tank and whatever else you'll need to start with with that extra money. The 98c is a great marker to start with, It's affordable, and upgradable. You might even have some money left over to pick up a few upgrades for it. If you went with an A-5, the marker itself will cost you about $275. The 98c is probably your best bet. It's a dependable workhorse who will last it as long as you need it to. ------------- ? |
Posted By: oreomann33
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 9:58am
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Ding http://www.kmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1304221& ;cp=712507.710318&parentPage=family - http://www.kmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1304221& ; ;cp=712507.710318&parentPage=family its only a model 98 but if you relly wanted a 98 custom you could put the package together yourself.
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Posted By: Trogdor2
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:02am
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Get a paintball gun.
------------- Something unknown is doing we don't know what. That is what our knowledge amounts to. - Sir Arthur Eddington |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:16am
| So i could get a 98 custom for around 130 that leaves me with about 130 left. what else??? |
Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:18am
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well the tank, a decent mask, a new barrel ( do a search on here about barrels) and perhaps some upgrades for the marker. Look around, see what's available and what tickles your fancy. ------------- ? |
Posted By: †Sniper†
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:23am
ya know, most people who make useless replies actually try to be funny about it. Get yourself a 98 custom, a 16oz c02, a new barrel, and a mask. A good mask would be pretty much anything made by V-force or JT. There are others, but those companies have quality masks for lower prices. For a barrel, a good choice would be a J+J ceramic @ $35. so a 98c @$140 J+J @$ 35 16oz c02 @ $25 or so JT Nvader elite thermal(i have this one, its nice) @ $35(not positive) total---- $ ~$235 |
Trogdor2 wrote:Posted By: borntopaint
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:55am
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i'd say yes to teh nvader its good with the thermal but get a lappy instead ofthe J&J its a lil more but i'm madly in love w/ mine otherwise evything else is great info ------------- 
"I normally refrain from conversation during gestation." |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 10:59am
| woot! thanks a lot. So i just have to find the right barrell now. should i save for the flatline barrel or get like a 14 inch bigshot??? dont know how much that is though? how about paint and any special clothing costs and such? |
Posted By: whiteknight457
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 11:38am
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Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 11:51am
| Is it worth to save up for the flatline or should i just get a different barrel? |
Posted By: whiteknight457
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 11:57am
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do u play speedball or woodsball? if you play speedball........ buy a lapco bigshot 12 or 14 inch, ebolt, halo b since speedball needs fast hoppers, lpk, drop forward, n2. if you play woods............ buy a flatline, remote and R/T, 12v revy, x chamber
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Posted By: DrunkDriver
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 12:02pm
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the 12'' j&j ceramic or the 12'' lapco bigshot would be 2 great barrels, they are pretty much the same, just most people tend to like one or the other. you could get the flatline if you want to pay the extra cash, but its basiclly only intended for woodsball, and i dont see a ergency or the need for it personally. i think you would be better set with one of the first 2, they can be used for woods or speedball and they are a lot cheeper. you should also get a double trigger, $35 max ------------- http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=260991706090alb8rs.jpg"> 
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Posted By: whiteknight457
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 12:03pm
| flatlines will get you shot easily in speedball |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 12:39pm
| im planning on probably playing more woodsball then speedball. so i guess i should save up for the flatline unless something else take priorty like any other special equipment and paint. any ideas? or maybe i should just get like drunkdriver said a 12" or 14" bigshot.( dont know which size is better) Ideas are welcome. |
Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 12:51pm
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well here you go: get the 98c if you are worried about getting shot in the back of the head get a JT Elite Headshield or get a V-Force Armour from http://www.pbgear.com - www.pbgear.com and it's cheap but with no back head protection. then get a tank. i like my 20 oz but whatever you want. then play stock for a while. i'd reccomend getting a pair of gloves and wearing those when you play. kinda hurts when you get shot in the hand. then after playing with it stock for a while and getting used to it get a new barrel like a 12" J+J Ceramic or a flatline. depends if you want accuracy or range. then some hints: be aggressive. dont be afraid to get hit. wear layers so it doesnt hurt as much if you'd like(i wore a long sleeve shirt and a t-shirt once and i was fine). and have as much fun as possible. never stay in one spot too long. and be safe!! never take your mask off while there is a game goin on or if you are in shooting range of a loaded gun. |
Posted By: monster- baller
Date Posted: 23 August 2004 at 3:31pm
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You could buy an a9 and a package with a tank, mask, loader
ect. for around $275 plus shipping ------------- i reject reality and substitute my own |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 1:31pm
| should i get the e-bolt or the R/T for my 98 custom? I already have a flatline barrell too and i play woodsball more than speed. |
Posted By: PBinfonater
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 2:04pm
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right a9 whooooooooo yaaa better than that **edited**ty a5 ------------- There is no "I" in "Team", but there sure is a "Me". Tippmann A-5 RT Flatline Chrome Bullet drop with on/off Male Palmer Internal Polish Stainless Steel kit |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 2:06pm
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im confused
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Posted By: PBinfonater
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 2:07pm
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man get the rt ebolt is majorly expensive like 250 and u cant use auto at most places ne ways but woods ur choice, i recomend u get rt its goes for 70 with shiping on ebay ------------- There is no "I" in "Team", but there sure is a "Me". Tippmann A-5 RT Flatline Chrome Bullet drop with on/off Male Palmer Internal Polish Stainless Steel kit |
Posted By: Panda Man
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 2:14pm
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^ dont think about what those wierdos Said... For 250$ this is your best bet
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Posted By: monster- baller
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 2:53pm
i'm soooooo sorry i made a mistake. i'm only human you dumb@#! ------------- i reject reality and substitute my own |
Posted By: †Sniper†
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 3:04pm
I have an A-10... Some people call it a Thunderbolt II or Warthog. It's got a decent ROF. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008450 - Here's a cool story about it. |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 3:48pm
| well so likem the R/T is better for woods than the e-bolt anyway right but i found this deal on ebay for a e-bolt for a dollar. soo...? I will prbably just get the R/T. Any idea what kind of CO2 tank i shoulod get and whether i should get a remote line? |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 24 August 2004 at 5:53pm
| how many CO2 tanks should i get and like what brand??? the e-bolt on ebay has a current bid of like $11 on it so should i just get it for the heck of it maybe or should i forget about it altogether and just get the R/T??? Do i need a harness? If yes, which one like brand and stuff??? |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 11:47am
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I just figured out that starting this sport and getting the right items is probably going to be the hardest part. But ill get through it with this forums help. so... do u think i should post the items i might bid on ebay here before i bid on them??? |