body armor
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Topic: body armor
Posted By: brokenclaw
Subject: body armor
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:00pm
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I was lookin at some body armor at my local PB dealer but i whant to know if it whould be more afective than a thick shirt.
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Posted By: paintballman_13
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:06pm
| Bullet proof vest lol just kidding |
Posted By: brokenclaw
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:14pm
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not bulet proof........Paint ball armor u can find it at most PB stores if they sell apparel
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Posted By: sinisterNorth
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:14pm
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^^My friend wear some of his dad's old kevlar. That stuff is awesome. He doesnt feel any chest or back shots. I played with one guy that wore umpire armor and we shot him point blank in the chest and he didnt feel it. Just go with double or triple layers. ------------- Pumpker'd; (V.) When a pump player runs up and shoots you at point blank range because you thought 20bps made you good. |
Posted By: CrazzySniper(+)
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:26pm
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i play with a long sleeve t-shirt...why would you need body armor? ------------- MY GUN: http://yzzarc.mypicgallery.com/mpg/Route.asp - Click It!  <--ME!
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Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:31pm
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Doesn't wearing body armor ensure that the ball breaks? I don't know about other fields, but where I play.. if the ball doesn't break, it doesn't count. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money} 
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Posted By: brokenclaw
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:33pm
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Hey skirt ive never herd that before but thanks for the tip
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Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:36pm
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I've had all sorts of balls bounce off my torso. Yeah, it does hurt to get hit, but only for a while.. the place that has hurt the longest on me was when I got shot in the buttocks.. but I don't have much layering there. Undies, black pants and my mini skirt. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money}
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:38pm
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Body armor is only used fer those who cant bare the pain of a paintball striking any part of the body and if yer thinkin bout usin it in a speedball tournament ferget it!....theyre considered illegal to use and in woodsball, body armor would jus slow you down and make you look more like a wuss, the only things that you need to protect is yer head, nuts, knees and elbows....personally fer myself I only need the mask and the knee pads. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition! 
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Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:40pm
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Yeah, but don't some schools ask about bruises and what not? I know the schools I went to.. if you can with bruises all over, then they'd call home and find out what was going on. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money}
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Posted By: ump107
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:55pm
One of my friends used a military flack Jacket after he cracked his ribs in an accident. A shot to the ribs would bring him to tears but he didn’t want to have any absences from playing the game. We usually play woods ball scenario games and so its colors work well. I wouldn’t use one regularly for normal play besides “Pain is temporary, Chicks dig scars and Glory is forever” (I forget who said this)  ------------- Tippman 98 Custom 14" J&J Ceramic Barrel BT-16 Barrel kit BT-Folding stock JT USA Spectra ProShield "If you must runaway do so quietly; Screaming looks bad on the news.” (unknown) |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 9:56pm
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If yer school is gettin so nosy bout yer activities away from school...tell them the truth....you was out wit some friends or wit family and you was havin a good time playin paintball at the local paintball field.
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Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 10:03pm
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I'm out of school now, and I didn't play during school.. I've only been playing since May. But I've known kids who had to deal with it. ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money}
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Posted By: ekeboo
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 10:57pm
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lets see if i get body armor everybody thinks im a wuss if i were a long sleeve t-shirt im a normal paintball player. which one would you choose. -------------  
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 11:08pm
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oooh, ooooh, ooooh I can answer that.....a long sleeve shirt ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: †Sniper†
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 11:11pm
| i wear a t-shirt. i used to wear shorts too, but the bugs got too annoying. |
Posted By: chopper08
Date Posted: 25 August 2004 at 11:40pm
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I was paid $20 to go with out a shirt once leet me tell you they all go for you and the welts start to bled it was kinda cool. untill the next day when you have a physical for school and the doc. was asking me ?'s and i told him and he just started to laugh and left the room. ------------- a5 response trigger polished internals 14in lapco bigshot |
Posted By: Flarpy
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 12:02am
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ump107 wrote:Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 12:03am
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I'd bust up laughin too....and I bet the doc was mumblin "stupid kid accepted a $20 bet to play paintball wit no shirt".....if that was me I would be askin $100. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: Mehs
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 1:24am
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Body armor in my opinion will ruin the game, because it isn't as much of a rush when you hear 30 rounds shot in about 3 seconds shot at you and you don't expect pain. I reccomend not getting it in general, instead save money and work on your 98 custom. ------------- [IMG]http://i27.tinypic.com/1538fbc.jpg"> Squeeze Box ☣ |
Posted By: Robert_Hawker
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 1:34am
Armor is heavy and hot and allmost compleatly usless i paly in a light jacket and jeans and the javket is just to keep paint off my clothes. for winter play it would be worth it if its cold enuff for the paint to freze trust me that realy REALY HURTS!!! ------------- Tipp A-5 Opsgear Saw Shroud Opsgear G36 Folding Stock 16" j&j |
Posted By: S\/\/4T-L()G4N
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 7:31am
Exactly. What is the difference between laser tag and paintball. A rush... ------------- 
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Posted By: brokenclaw
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 10:31am
Thanks guyes ur probaly right why spend money on armor when i can trick out my 98 ------------- 98 custom J&J Ceramics (14in) Rocket cock II custom drop forwared |
Posted By: wolfwood's_here
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 10:40am
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I have a custom polyester pullover (fake fleece) in a faded sage green
that fits well with most woodlands, but was short in the arms. I had
taken an old camouflage jacket, cut off the arms and sewed them on so
the arms would actually be long enough. So now, the arms are long
and a little baggy (but not much). I also sewed the pockets for the
jacket onto the pullover, and took the collar from the mil jacket and
sewed it onto the flece collar making it a lot taller (to protect my
neck and such). Polyester I have found to work great for paintball, I
often get bounces off my torso because the material is so soft. Also,
it makes you nice and warm during the winter, but usually do fine in up
until you get past 90 degree weather. You can also get camouflage anything really cheap at a military surplus store. ------------- "May you go with the love and protection of Almighty God" -Nicholas D. Wolfwood 
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Posted By: bigdawg100
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 11:17am
| If you really want body armor, and on a budget, make your own. Pizza Box Body armor is popular in the woods where I play, but I personaly rarely use it. I just make it for people. You can use string to tie it together to make a vest, or even use duct tape. It will absorb some of the impact, but is light and thin. If you make it the right way, mobility is also not restricted much. Pizza Box Body Armor is the way to go if you really want some protection. Plus, you get to eat some pizza too. |
Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 4:36pm
Pizza Box Armor....man, thats the cheesiest idea I have ever heard and talk bout ghetto... ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: Smitty
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 5:39pm
| ive worn a long sleeve shirt and it didnt hurt too bad. just wear a sweatshirt. it depends on how big built you are and how you handle pain. im really small but i handle pain pretty well. so i'd say just wear a sweatshirt and if you want more get another sweatshirt. that should be good. are you playing woodsball? i bet you are. |
Posted By: capcadetspencer
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 6:06pm
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Come on people... a paintball hurts no more than a titty twister... so a piece of body armor is very much pointless ------------- To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift -Steve Prefontaine |
Posted By: freedom fighter
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 6:12pm
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I got shot in the throught man that sucked
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Posted By: PROCARBINEϗ
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 7:32pm
haha the shot to the tits really hurt ( very briefly) for some
reason! O and don't get anything fancy just a t shirt and
youll be fine.
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Posted By: Hawk882
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 7:44pm
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i dont know why all these people wear thick vests or heavy steaters cause it takes all the fun out of paintball if you do that. I jus wear a old thin long sleeve shirt that will cover my arms.yall r panzies if u wear armorits not like your gonna die if u get shot
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Posted By: true~iceman
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 7:59pm
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Im fine with a t-shirt and shorts, (though i do wear a knee pad cause i got osgoodshlaters. If any of u know what that is u'll know what im talking about) ------------- http://lemonpaintball.com/forum/index.php http://lemonpaintball.com/forum/index.php http://lemonpaintball.com/forum/index.php http://lemonpaintball.com/forum/index.php |
Posted By: triggerhappy1
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 8:06pm
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it really doesent hurt that much. the less you wear the less it hurts because when your cloths are baggyer it absorbs it. if you have alot of armor you wont know when you get hit and youll be called a cheater. ------------- 
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 8:52pm
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I'll say it again...wearin Paintball Body Armor would jus make you look more like a "wuss". If one cant stand the pain when gettin hit by a paintball, then sell yer marker on ebay and play checkers. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: monster- baller
Date Posted: 26 August 2004 at 9:03pm
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i wear a carhart vest and i light army camo jacket when i play and it keeps me warm and i don't feel the hits as much. i feel the shot enough to know if it broke enough but light enough to leave welts ------------- i reject reality and substitute my own |
Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 12:14am
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In my opinion, getting hit with a paintball (even zaps) hurts LESS than a titty twister! ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money}
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Posted By: Robert_Hawker
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 12:47am
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come on now i just played last night with no shirt and shorts its just that much mo motivating not to get shot i played much better without. and i dont have a single bruse some small welst but no discoleration. ------------- Tipp A-5 Opsgear Saw Shroud Opsgear G36 Folding Stock 16" j&j |
Posted By: Chaos_Lord
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 10:02am
| just play in whatever feels comfortable. For all we care play naked. |
Posted By: youm0nt
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 10:15am
now i should mountain bike without out armor. 
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Posted By: chronzak
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 10:55am
| armor is for wusses, it barely hurts, my cousin is 9 years old and plays paintball all the time, all he wears is a shirt |
Posted By: Justice
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 11:33am
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I used to wear body armor that my teammate made. But I havent worn it in a long time. I wear my camo pants and a breathable coma t-shirt. Since its in the 90's everyday by 11am. I cant wait till winter time. ------------- 
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Posted By: Skirt
Date Posted: 27 August 2004 at 11:44am
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I used to wear a whole BDU outfit, but it got too hot. I just wear a tank top with my jacket, and then some breathable pants and my skirt. Half the fun is getting bruises too. Battle wounds! ------------- Tippmann 98 Custom {No upgrades yet, need money}
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Posted By: Fox_11
Date Posted: 28 August 2004 at 10:52pm
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My Fox Racing short sleeve dark blue shirt, blue jean cargo pants and Adidas are all i wear for armor lol, plus a mask. I think armor is jus stupid and anyone that wears it shouldnt play ( or get rid of the armor and take a hit like a man or woman)...
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Posted By: Robert_Hawker
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 12:43am
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lol there arent many wemon that play there are a few ill give you that and the few i have seen are prity leat but they are a little more sensitive than the rest of us depending of who we are talking about
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Posted By: TheNelson001
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 7:25am
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the one thing worse that I've seen than body armor is that FieldArmor stuff. The full out padded suit that protects you from head to toe...there's no point to it. half the fun on paintball is getting hit. They do make suits for refs which i DO think is a good idea...
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Posted By: meteora
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 11:41am
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The most effective thing is to SUCK IT UP!!!!! this is paintball it might hurt but meh, suck it up, you wear body armor and you deserve to be bunkered many times i wear a dye 2003 core jersey and a shirt underneath it, yes sometimes it hurts but i have a hella good time and its kool cause you have welts all over you and if someone asks what its from you reply with "I play paintball" and TheNelson001 my friend has that whole outfit, its kinda neat ------------- http://imageshack.us"> 
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Posted By: Ph34r
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 3:15pm
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Gimp it, wear cardboard body armor. Front plate, back plate, and duct tape. Sounds like it'll work in thoery. ------------- 
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Posted By: TheNelson001
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 3:21pm
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It does look pretty cool. I just think it's pointless -------------
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Posted By: Notorious Bob
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 7:05pm
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You can wear whatever you want. Play a game without body armor, if it hurts to much for you, put on the armor. Dont do something because people on online forums say so.
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Posted By: U_goat_bastard
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 7:15pm
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I play woodsball and the occasional speed ball at a local field and i never wear n e thing but a t-shirt and shorts if it's hot and if it's cold just a long sleeve and pants... and about it hurting if you got hit and it didn't hurt wouldn't it be like shooting cottonballs at eachother? ------------- give me sock back you goat bastard!...no seriously i'd like it back now! |
Posted By: @5 M@$T@
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 11:48pm
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IF UR GONNA WEAR ARMOR WHILE PLAYIN PB, MISEWELL NOT PLAY. WUSS.BLACK TSHIRT& CAMO PANTS ------------- I'm going to the darkside... |
Posted By: @5 M@$T@
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 11:52pm
ONE TIME I WAS PLAYIN AND MY TEAMMATE SHOT ME IN THE BACK OF THE ARM ON ACCIDENT FROM LIKE...2 FT BEHIND ME. I WISH I HAD ARMOR THEN BUT OTHERWISE,NEVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVAE VEA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVAE AVEE EVE AEV EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVAE AVE EVA EVA EVA...(WOO IM TIRED)..EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA EVA.........------------- I'm going to the darkside... |
Posted By: @5 M@$T@
Date Posted: 29 August 2004 at 11:55pm
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BTW DONT GO ONTO A PUBLIC FIELD IF YOU DO WEAR ARMOR, YOU WILL BE LAUGHED OFF THE FIELD BACK IN TO YOUR CAR ONTO THE FREEWAY TO YOUR HOUSE INTO YOUR ROOM AND UNDER THE BED IF YOU DO. ------------- I'm going to the darkside... |
Posted By: lukeylouk
Date Posted: 30 August 2004 at 12:04am
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dpemds there were a few gus the other week they all
had armor but they had all there crap attached to it. it looked pritty kewl, but if ur like 12 years old and u go on with some type of wierd one pice armor ur deffinatly gonna get laghed at -------------  
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Posted By: evil_fingers
Date Posted: 30 August 2004 at 12:19am
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Ive yet to see anyone wear any body armor at the local field in my area, heck even the lil kids (ages 10-13) dont wear no body armor at all, all they wear is a long sleeve shirt and pants. ------------- Do not steal....the government hates competition!
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Posted By: whack-a-mole
Date Posted: 30 August 2004 at 10:07am
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t-shirt and camo pants. ------------- NASA and the Americans spent millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to develop a pen that would write in space.....The Russians used a pencil. |