paintball

Ric · 12-04-2003, 07:42 AM

how many of you play paintball ?
ive always thought it would be awesome to play in the mountains, lots of boulders, creeks, im thinking about making a Ghille suite, got most of the stuff now, just need to start it, lol.
Ric

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**waskillywabbit** · 12-04-2003, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RicNkc
how many of you play paintball ?
ive always thought it would be awesome to play in the mountains, lots of boulders, creeks, im thinking about making a Ghille suite, got most of the stuff now, just need to start it, lol.
Ric

Man I love paintball, but those things hurt like crap! Last time I played my wife said I looked like she had been beating me with a golf club!

Pretacopower · 12-04-2003, 08:27 AM

I played paintball alot this past summer, they opened an indoor paintball arena out here in my town and I played there a few times. But then the fun came to an abrubt stop once I saw how much it was costing me

Its a fun sport alright, but man does it get expensive!

Ric · 12-04-2003, 08:32 AM

waskillywabbit,
i always say "it dont hurt, if you dont get hit"

and yes, i do get hit
Pretacopower,
yea its gets costly IF you play at a field or arena, we play in the woods, we all have our own guns and get paint cheap, paint at them arenas cost twice as much, that where they make there money.. but it is fun, more fun when its 4 or 5 against YOU.

**Yoda** · 12-04-2003, 09:16 AM

Yup, shor is fun, but spensiv. Outdoors, and indoors are totally different. But each has its own fun stuff.

Toyota Punk · 12-04-2003, 09:24 AM

I used to play out in the woods with some friends before we all pretty much went our seperate ways. My gun kept breaking and eventually I just didn't want to bother getting it fixed. If you get the big CO2 cans instead of the little tiny canisters you save some dough, and buy your paint in bulk. It was fun.

How 'bout some drunk paintball.. now that's real fun!

Ric · 12-04-2003, 10:09 AM

when i first started playing, i got the Stingray 2, and a 9oz. tank, i was kicking the guys with Angels, they hated me,

i geuss being a grunt does have some advantages,lol but ive upgraded to the Tippman custom98.
Toyota Punk, what kind of marker do ya have that kept breaking ? ive never had any problems with either of mine, but then again after playing for a day i would tear them down clean and oil them.

joez · 12-04-2003, 12:25 PM

i remember when we used to play in the woods, back in the day. then i found they joy of tourney play........

OneTrickToy · 12-04-2003, 12:33 PM

Used to. But then it got too expensive. I would end up spending $70 on paint in a day. Then another $10 on CO2 refills. $5 for field fee. And then misc. replacement parts.

I sold all my gear almost a year ago for $350. Definately lots of fun though!

Gear that I sold:

Spyder SE
Coiled remote with quick disconnect and slide check valve
20oz tank
4+1 harness
Dye 14" teardrop barrel.

Hammer A
Silencer
Scope
12oz tank

JT X-Fire Thermal mask

Toyo4x4 · 12-04-2003, 01:19 PM

I started playing in early '92 but not as much anymore...bought a house that needs some TLC. I like playing in the woods (in Prescott) but go to the field at the link now.
The Command Post
Angel Eclipse, 3000psi compressed air tank.

doink · 12-04-2003, 04:12 PM

i played a lot a year or so ago. was on a team for a bit, but then quit. oh well. had an impluse for a while but before had enough money to put into it, i sold it and quit. heh. right now i just got a crappy TL with mods gasthrough grip and crap, new venturi bolt(i think thats what its called, hell, i cant remember anymore) dye boomstick, etc. it gets the job done i suppose.

HaveBlue · 12-04-2003, 05:30 PM

Hey, Ric-
When you come back to Colorado next year, I'll take you to a paintball field in Colorado Springs. It's just a old junk yard with various vehicles, barrels and birms. It's the funnest field I've played on. It's cheap, too. $5 field fee and you can use your own paint.

I have a Piranha EXT Pro, electronic trigger frame, Warp feed, remote tank, and a few other gizmos. I used to be really into it. I haven't played in over a year now.

We could also play in the mountains here. However, we have to make sure that the FS doesn't see us and that we stay 300 feet from any roads. The FS frowns on bright pink, orange, or blue spots on the trees.

Roadrunner · 12-04-2003, 05:37 PM

When did the industry move away from calling the paintball guns "paintball guns" to the PC "paintball markers" or just "markers?"

Ric · 12-04-2003, 05:52 PM

HaveBlue,
id love to play up in the mountains, give me flash backs,

but i am soo out of shape now, that sniper training will come in REAL handy, lol lets plan on it, we will be out there 11/12 June - 19/20th..
Roadrunner,
im not sure, seems like one day they was being called markers, still a gun to me.

HaveBlue · 12-04-2003, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Roadrunner
When did the industry move away from calling the paintball guns "paintball guns" to the PC "paintball markers" or just "markers?"

Political correctness strikes again.
If you call it a gun, you are implying that you are trying to kill someone if you shoot at them. That's not a good example to set for our younger, less resiliant populus. You don't want little Jimmy trying to maul his little brother with a paintball gun... rather, you want him to have fun and get some excercise with a paintball marker.

It's rather ironic...local law enforcement and the FS refers to them as firearms. Rightfully so, too. They can fire a 64 caliber projectile up to 300 ft/sec (more if you tweak the spring). But don't call them guns

:pat:

justinh · 12-04-2003, 06:26 PM

i started playing in 6th or 7th grade and played through most of high school (i am 20 now). I kinda quit when all my friends moved away, most of the people i played with were older and when they all left for college and stuff my junior year everything just kinda slowed down. it was probably for the best though, i had so much money tied up in equipment and traveling and entry fees for tournies that it was ridiculous for being my age. Doink where did you play? I played all over in Georgia...

Tacoma Dude · 12-04-2003, 06:45 PM

Here's some toys that I want

http://www.pepperball.com

here's the ammo

PepperBall projectiles are frangible spheres that are built to burst on impact with enough kinetic force to get a suspect’s attention while unleashing a burst of Capsaicin II (PAVA) powder into an individual’s eyes, nose, and lungs.

GLASS SHATTERING - WHITE
Features:
Solid round designed to break glass
Not intended for use on people
Available in quantities of 10, 100, and 500

Our officers have these in their patrol cars as well as tasers and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) / Pepper spray canisters as non-lethal tools for enforcement.

I got to dry fire one once - fun stuff

doink · 12-04-2003, 08:40 PM

i hope they arent shooting those pepper balls at peoples faces. paintballs (and those) if fired at someone who isnt wearing a mask can cause serious injury. i mean, they are cool and everything, but i just hope they arent shooting at peoples faces. ok, off the soap box i step

taco dude, that 3rd pic...which part do you want. the remote? co2 tank, or the pack? if you want the remote, i could hook ya up

Toyo4x4 · 12-04-2003, 09:34 PM

TacomaDude, I wouldn't get the remote tank setup. When you run the top part will smack into your backbone...tried that system years ago thinking it was better to have a lighter gun...nope. It also sticks out a little and people will take shots at it.

doink · 12-04-2003, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toyo4x4
TacomaDude, I wouldn't get the remote tank setup. When you run the top part will smack into your backbone...tried that system years ago thinking it was better to have a lighter gun...nope. It also sticks out a little and people will take shots at it.

yep, i agree totally. get a drop down/forward/whatever its called. hah, i forgot all the terms and such. but, if you do indeed want the remote tank set up, PM me

Toyminator · 12-04-2003, 10:43 PM

Yeo, WGP rep. 300fps of autococking goodness.

Phalanx · 12-04-2003, 11:16 PM

I played paintball for a few years until I found out about airsoft. Its worth looking into. Heres some pictures of some of my guns, few players and our team sniper messing around.
Check out the websites if youre interested.
Enjoy...

Airsoft Extreme (retailer)

San Diego Airsoft

Tacoma Dude · 12-05-2003, 01:43 AM

Doink:
No, I meant the overall Pepperball thing

As with any other law enforcement tool - there are VERY strict regulations regarding any weapon of any sort.
Officers are always trained to shoot for center mass. As those of you with shooting experience know, shooting something out of somebody's hand is never realistic. Neither is going for the knees, 'cause knees aren't required to pull a trigger.

Anyhow, because the officers are trained to aim for center mass - the pepperball is designed to explode with a cloud of powdered pepper extract. VERY painful but not lethal.

Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it

Ric · 12-05-2003, 08:50 AM

Phalanx
i hope that guy in the Ghille isnt you, he needs to cammo the weapon, and the gold on the lens cover could get him shot, but i want his Ghille, lol

tomus1000 · 12-05-2003, 09:01 PM

I play about once a month. We play at organized fields and on our own in the woods. Why am I sooo drawn to these expensive hobbies?

12-04-2003, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pretacopower Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 1,015	I played paintball alot this past summer, they opened an indoor paintball arena out here in my town and I played there a few times. But then the fun came to an abrubt stop once I saw how much it was costing me Its a fun sport alright, but man does it get expensive! __________________ ---Ryan--- 1999 V6 2WD (locked) Tacoma Prerunner

12-04-2003, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	re waskillywabbit, i always say "it dont hurt, if you dont get hit" and yes, i do get hit Pretacopower, yea its gets costly IF you play at a field or arena, we play in the woods, we all have our own guns and get paint cheap, paint at them arenas cost twice as much, that where they make there money.. but it is fun, more fun when its 4 or 5 against YOU.

12-04-2003, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Yup, shor is fun, but spensiv. Outdoors, and indoors are totally different. But each has its own fun stuff. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

12-04-2003, 09:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Toyota Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Akron/Cleveland, OH Posts: 603	I used to play out in the woods with some friends before we all pretty much went our seperate ways. My gun kept breaking and eventually I just didn't want to bother getting it fixed. If you get the big CO2 cans instead of the little tiny canisters you save some dough, and buy your paint in bulk. It was fun. How 'bout some drunk paintball.. now that's real fun! __________________ - Vince 2001 4Runner SR5 4WD V6, Sport/Highlander Edition Black · Optima Red-Top · Addco front bar · Sylvania Silverstars · Injen intake · 265/75 Bridgestone Deuller A/T Revo's Webshots (please ignore the terribly quality cell-phone pics)

12-04-2003, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	re when i first started playing, i got the Stingray 2, and a 9oz. tank, i was kicking the guys with Angels, they hated me, i geuss being a grunt does have some advantages,lol but ive upgraded to the Tippman custom98. Toyota Punk, what kind of marker do ya have that kept breaking ? ive never had any problems with either of mine, but then again after playing for a day i would tear them down clean and oil them.

12-04-2003, 12:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
joez Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Elwood, Il Posts: 1,253	i remember when we used to play in the woods, back in the day. then i found they joy of tourney play........ __________________ -Joe Z Chicago 4x4 My Webshots 1985 Toyota 4Runner, 3" Trail Gear rear/ All-Pro front springs, 42x14 IROK's, Allied Rockathons, spool rear/detroit front, 30 spline longs, Dual cases w/4.7, Marlin High steer, lots of other stuff.. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 12valve CTD, not stock.

12-04-2003, 12:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
OneTrickToy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 917	Used to. But then it got too expensive. I would end up spending $70 on paint in a day. Then another $10 on CO2 refills. $5 for field fee. And then misc. replacement parts. I sold all my gear almost a year ago for $350. Definately lots of fun though! Gear that I sold: Spyder SE Coiled remote with quick disconnect and slide check valve 20oz tank 4+1 harness Dye 14" teardrop barrel. Hammer A Silencer Scope 12oz tank JT X-Fire Thermal mask __________________ New Rig 2007 Double Cab Taco Sold 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo Stage 3+ Sold 1991 4x4 Pickup V6 5spd; 3" Rancho lift; 1.5" BJ Spacers; Rear Detroit

12-04-2003, 01:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Toyo4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 191	I started playing in early '92 but not as much anymore...bought a house that needs some TLC. I like playing in the woods (in Prescott) but go to the field at the link now. The Command Post Angel Eclipse, 3000psi compressed air tank. __________________ 1993 V6, 4x4, Xcab, 5 speed, Pewter Pearl. MagnaFlow cat-back 2.25", Diehard Platinum, Bilstein HDs, OME Steering Stabilizer, OME Rear Springs (One leaf removed), Air Horn, Century Cap, AR Outlaw rims, Michelin LTX M/S. Mobil1 5w30, Redline MT90 & 75w90. Alpine, JL Audio, MBQuart.

12-04-2003, 04:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	i played a lot a year or so ago. was on a team for a bit, but then quit. oh well. had an impluse for a while but before had enough money to put into it, i sold it and quit. heh. right now i just got a crappy TL with mods gasthrough grip and crap, new venturi bolt(i think thats what its called, hell, i cant remember anymore) dye boomstick, etc. it gets the job done i suppose. __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

12-04-2003, 05:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
HaveBlue Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,667	Hey, Ric- When you come back to Colorado next year, I'll take you to a paintball field in Colorado Springs. It's just a old junk yard with various vehicles, barrels and birms. It's the funnest field I've played on. It's cheap, too. $5 field fee and you can use your own paint. I have a Piranha EXT Pro, electronic trigger frame, Warp feed, remote tank, and a few other gizmos. I used to be really into it. I haven't played in over a year now. We could also play in the mountains here. However, we have to make sure that the FS doesn't see us and that we stay 300 feet from any roads. The FS frowns on bright pink, orange, or blue spots on the trees. __________________ Alan *1996 Supercharged 4Runner Limited* Hi Altitude 4Lo A 4WD club for Colorado and surrounding states Last edited by HaveBlue; 12-04-2003 at 05:32 PM.

12-04-2003, 05:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Roadrunner Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 932	When did the industry move away from calling the paintball guns "paintball guns" to the PC "paintball markers" or just "markers?" __________________ Ian 2001 4Runner SR5 4x4 - An Evolving Expedition and Search and Rescue Response Vehicle TJM, XD-9000 Winch, Badland Sliders, SAW/OME Lift, 33" BFG TA KOs, Homemade CO2 Set-up, Optima Blue Top, Cobra 75 WX ST, Icom V8000, Icom IC-F121, 1.0" 4Crawler BL, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Wilderness Rack w/Hella 550s, Snorkeled and Trail Armor by BudBuilt. TLCA #14,082 SAR Field Team Leader - Shenandoah Mountain Rescue Group

12-04-2003, 05:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	re HaveBlue, id love to play up in the mountains, give me flash backs, but i am soo out of shape now, that sniper training will come in REAL handy, lol lets plan on it, we will be out there 11/12 June - 19/20th.. Roadrunner, im not sure, seems like one day they was being called markers, still a gun to me.

12-04-2003, 06:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
justinh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: woodstock, ga Posts: 1,505	i started playing in 6th or 7th grade and played through most of high school (i am 20 now). I kinda quit when all my friends moved away, most of the people i played with were older and when they all left for college and stuff my junior year everything just kinda slowed down. it was probably for the best though, i had so much money tied up in equipment and traveling and entry fees for tournies that it was ridiculous for being my age. Doink where did you play? I played all over in Georgia...

12-04-2003, 06:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	Here's some toys that I want http://www.pepperball.com here's the ammo PepperBall projectiles are frangible spheres that are built to burst on impact with enough kinetic force to get a suspect’s attention while unleashing a burst of Capsaicin II (PAVA) powder into an individual’s eyes, nose, and lungs. GLASS SHATTERING - WHITE Features: Solid round designed to break glass Not intended for use on people Available in quantities of 10, 100, and 500 Our officers have these in their patrol cars as well as tasers and OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) / Pepper spray canisters as non-lethal tools for enforcement. I got to dry fire one once - fun stuff __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

12-04-2003, 08:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
doink Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atl. Georgia Posts: 3,078	i hope they arent shooting those pepper balls at peoples faces. paintballs (and those) if fired at someone who isnt wearing a mask can cause serious injury. i mean, they are cool and everything, but i just hope they arent shooting at peoples faces. ok, off the soap box i step taco dude, that 3rd pic...which part do you want. the remote? co2 tank, or the pack? if you want the remote, i could hook ya up __________________ -m. buy my bands record on iTunes LISTEN TO MY BAND PLEASE

12-04-2003, 10:43 PM	#21 (permalink)
Toyminator Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 209	Yeo, WGP rep. 300fps of autococking goodness. __________________ 91 4Runner SR5 3.0 V6 -Air Box mod(deckplate) -Black front corners -All red tails -KC hilites -Sony xplod deck -Cobra 18WXS TII -Whistler 1740 -Avital 2200 Security System >DOD< *95 Grand AM (til the runner is fixed) I am motivated by an insatiable curiosity and an optimistic belief in the human ability to understand the facinating phenomena of the physical world.

12-04-2003, 09:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Toyo4x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: AZ Posts: 191	TacomaDude, I wouldn't get the remote tank setup. When you run the top part will smack into your backbone...tried that system years ago thinking it was better to have a lighter gun...nope. It also sticks out a little and people will take shots at it. __________________ 1993 V6, 4x4, Xcab, 5 speed, Pewter Pearl. MagnaFlow cat-back 2.25", Diehard Platinum, Bilstein HDs, OME Steering Stabilizer, OME Rear Springs (One leaf removed), Air Horn, Century Cap, AR Outlaw rims, Michelin LTX M/S. Mobil1 5w30, Redline MT90 & 75w90. Alpine, JL Audio, MBQuart.

12-04-2003, 11:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Phalanx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 677	I played paintball for a few years until I found out about airsoft. Its worth looking into. Heres some pictures of some of my guns, few players and our team sniper messing around. Check out the websites if youre interested. Enjoy... Airsoft Extreme (retailer) San Diego Airsoft __________________ Rig Specs '94 4Runner 3.0L V6 4x4, 32" BFG Mud T/A KM, 4" SAS, All-Pro Bumpers and Sliders, Rear Cruiser Coils, Bilstien 5150's all around, Warn M8000, K&N Filtercharger, 300w Power Inverter, Optima Yellow Top, Viair 450C, Cobra 75WXST CB w/ Firestik II, Flowmaster 40 Series, Viper Keyless Entry, Rear-Detroit Soft Locker, Front-Detroit EZ Locker Trail Pics

12-05-2003, 01:43 AM	#23 (permalink)
Tacoma Dude Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,360	Doink: No, I meant the overall Pepperball thing As with any other law enforcement tool - there are VERY strict regulations regarding any weapon of any sort. Officers are always trained to shoot for center mass. As those of you with shooting experience know, shooting something out of somebody's hand is never realistic. Neither is going for the knees, 'cause knees aren't required to pull a trigger. Anyhow, because the officers are trained to aim for center mass - the pepperball is designed to explode with a cloud of powdered pepper extract. VERY painful but not lethal. Thanks for the offer though, I appreciate it __________________ Peter! 2002 Tacoma 1986 4Runner

12-05-2003, 08:50 AM	#24 (permalink)
Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	re Phalanx i hope that guy in the Ghille isnt you, he needs to cammo the weapon, and the gold on the lens cover could get him shot, but i want his Ghille, lol

12-05-2003, 09:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
tomus1000 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wallingford, Ct Posts: 1,595	I play about once a month. We play at organized fields and on our own in the woods. Why am I sooo drawn to these expensive hobbies? __________________ -Noel- 2002 Tacoma Double Cab Impulse Red w/ color keyed package...2nd generation supercharger...TRD off road package...TRD boost guage...TRD tranny cooler...Borla exhaust...Speed Liner spray in bed liner

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