popeyefireman 0 #1 March 19, 2003 anyone in here play paintball, getting out of it and have a bunch of equipment. thought i would offer it here before I post it on a paintball page. "I Yam what I Yam" I am not afriad to die, only to die without living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakshow 0 #2 March 19, 2003 I used to play but for some reason I don't seem to have the money, I've also been liquidating my gear most of it's gone now. B.L. (the brain) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #3 March 19, 2003 i used to play but almost fucked up my knee during a game and called it quits.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #4 March 19, 2003 Started to play a little last year ...really would like to get inot it but have to watch to $$$ ... jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingferret 0 #5 March 19, 2003 What do you have?-- All the flaming and trolls of wreck dot with a pretty GUI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoobieCootie 0 #6 March 19, 2003 It was posted here awhile back by rgroper that his son showed him the destruction left by a frozen paintballKids! Do not try it. Period Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 March 19, 2003 The mother of my son's friend is trying to get me to buy paintball equipment so they can play together this summer. The boys will be 12, and to me that seemed a little young. I always thought it was more of an adult game because it is easy to get hurt. Am I right or wrong?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 March 19, 2003 Wrong..... lots of kids play..i've seen as young as 11 with there parents there of course...the key is supervision and regulation of the speed of there markers...just make sure they wear sweatshirts or something heavier like that...to ease up on the bruises...other than that...it's alot of fun. I started playing at 13...and I'm 29 now...so that was WAYYY back in the day... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #9 March 19, 2003 Have you tried selling it to the Iraqis as a weapon of MESS destruction? Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #10 March 19, 2003 No problem with letting the kids do this an DRE ah. At least you know what they are doing, when they are doing it, and where they are. Beats a bunch of other options, doesn't it? That said, GET THROAT PROTECTION! Don't think about it, DO IT! Masks are standard, but by far the biggest hazard is low shots to the adams apple area.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #11 March 19, 2003 Quote I started playing at 13...and I'm 29 now...so that was WAYYY back in the day... Damn! So you were using those little 12g CO2 cartridges, weren't you? Stick a 10-shot tube in, maybe shoot 50 feet if you're lucky? They're still useful for side-arms I guess! Quote I always thought it was more of an adult game because it is easy to get hurt Yeah, you can get hurt doing anything. I fractured my leg playing paintball once! There's probably a few places around you to go, you can rent equipment there. Check out the field and how they run the place, see if you trust them to watch out for your young ones. Quote but by far the biggest hazard is low shots to the adams apple area. No kidding... that shit hurts there too! popeyefireman - what are you selling? (you can PM it to me as to not upset the greenies I guess)it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeyefireman 0 #12 March 19, 2003 oh I got a bunch of stuff. terny autococker, terny automag, flex 7 maesk x 2, both guns have compressed air, fill stations, pads, harness. I have played for 7 years at terny level and just have so much stuff. "I Yam what I Yam" I am not afriad to die, only to die without living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #13 March 19, 2003 Played it years ago in a local warehouse converted into an arena. Almost got my eye shot out even though I was wearing goggles. Gave it up not long after that.Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #14 March 19, 2003 The boys just want to go to the woods by the house with their friends. If I were to let him go, what are the basics I would need to buy and about how much does all of this cost?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #15 March 19, 2003 Anyone play in the paintball arena at Rantoul last year at WFFC? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,532 #16 March 19, 2003 Go play with them. You'll have fun, and it might curb the stupidest things they'll think of. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #17 March 19, 2003 Played Semi Pro for a short time (It was about the same time I was starting skydiving-guess which one won?) I've still got all my crap, 'cause I like to play a little walk on rec once in awhile, for kicks. I'm thinking about bringing a little bit with to Rantoul this year (for their arena). Nothing special, no need to humiliate anyone, just a Spyder TL, Remote system, and downgrade it back to co2.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #18 March 19, 2003 Quote Go play with them. I think I would get the old, "moooom, I'm not a baby anymore. None of the other moms are coming!' Although, who knows the joy it might give him to shoot me. It might make up for all those times I made him clean his room. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #19 March 19, 2003 Basic set up package-Mask, hopper squeegie, elbow, 20oz bottle-$54.88 each Basic markers-Spyder-Simple, yet good enough for novice tourney if they like the sport-$69 each Neck protectors-a must have-$7-$9 eachIt's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #20 March 19, 2003 QuoteThe boys just want to go to the woods by the house with their friends. If I were to let him go, what are the basics I would need to buy and about how much does all of this cost? You'll probably want to take them to an actual field. Unless they have a lot of friends, it'll probably get boring. The fields also provide refs, can refill your tank, and crono the markers (to make sure they aren't shooting too fast and can hurt someone) You can also just rent gear the first few times, make sure they actually like it before you dump $200+ into a setup. BTW - if you buy a Brass Eagle marker, I will come spank you myself. Wait.. you might like that. Umm.. I will force you into a RW suit and take pictures! RevJim made some good suggestions. Tippman also makes some good markers. My personal opinion is the Tippmans are a little more rugged - 12 years olds can be hard on stuff.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popeyefireman 0 #21 March 19, 2003 I played a lot of semi pro as well and put a lot of $ in it. In the long run i could have bought a new rig with the works for as much as I spent. Wife says pick one or the other. I think it is we all know where that is going. You could get them started for about 150 all together "I Yam what I Yam" I am not afriad to die, only to die without living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #22 March 19, 2003 Quote Quote Go play with them. I think I would get the old, "moooom, I'm not a baby anymore. None of the other moms are coming!' Although, who knows the joy it might give him to shoot me. It might make up for all those times I made him clean his room. Other posters are correct. Without a chronograph to gauge muzzle velocity for safety, naughty folks have been known to crank the pressure up to dangerous levels. Better to have them someplace supervised."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,532 #23 March 19, 2003 Quote. Without a chronograph to gauge muzzle velocity for safety, naughty folks have been known to crank the pressure up to dangerous levels. Better to have them someplace supervised. Absolutely true. Also, there are a LOT more 12-year-olds (and, even cooler, 14 and 15-year-olds!) at paintball fields. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #24 March 21, 2003 Quote Damn! So you were using those little 12g CO2 cartridges, weren't you? Stick a 10-shot tube in, maybe shoot 50 feet if you're lucky? yup first gun was a splatmaster from NSG, second gun as a sheridan rifle....and all with 10 round tubes...direct feed was son some of the west coast guns...and constant air was a dream...unless ya lived on the west coast...then the damn SMG60 came out!!!!...now THAT WAS FUN!!!!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
