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Topic: newbie
Posted By: tom3218
Subject: newbie
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 11:30am
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hello people ive just joined and got my first marker a 98 plat, need some info on it,what size paintballs duz it take and weres the best place to get them from,and when i have some whats the best way to store them?
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Posted By: Reb Cpl
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 1:09pm
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Welcome to the boards. You'll like the 98 platinum, its a great little marker. As far as paint goes: most of the paint on the market is advertised as .68 caliber. Different paint brands vary a little bit, but for the most part you can go to any retailer or buy paint offline and you'll be able to shoot it. As you progress in with the game, you may choose to upgrade your barrel, then try to find the best paint to barrel match. Again, you can pretty much shoot any paint with any barrel, but some people choose to get really particular about finding small or large bore paint. If you're new, as long as it says '.68 cal' you're okay. The best place to buy paint is a pro shop, though you'll pay a little more there. A sports retailer like Dicks or Gander mountain is also a pretty good place, but ask to open the boxes first before you buy to make sure there are no breaks in the bag. If there are, find another box. Ordering offline used to be pretty popular, but its tough because you don't know what kind of handling they'll get during shipping You might have breaks upon delivery which will hinder performance. In terms of storage, a cool, DRY place is best for them. High heat and moisture will have a really bad effect on your paint. ------------- ? |
Posted By: thejudge
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 8:08pm
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As Reb said welcome to the forums and grats on your new purchase. I started with a 98C so I know you will be happy with it. Basically everything he said was dead on though. The only thing I would add is if you have any specific questions please dont hesitate to post them. We will happily answer any question you have. ------------- Stay low, run fast, and hope that paintball doesn't hit your... http://www.deltasquad.info/"> 
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Posted By: SSOK
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 10:45pm
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tom3218 wrote:Posted By: tom3218
Date Posted: 08 November 2008 at 5:46am
| thanks for your answers guys much appreciated |
Posted By: SharpeSoft
Date Posted: 12 November 2008 at 5:33pm
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Posted By: tom3218
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 3:26am
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Posted By: Mack
Date Posted: 17 November 2008 at 11:37am
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