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Originally Posted by drg  You don't need to spend hundreds on pb-specific gear, you can get it used or the next year or two new for way cheaper. But there is good reason for many paintball-specific items. |
Hundreds, I don't know where you shop, but I would look elsewhere. I got my slider shorts for $15, my pants for $20, Jersey $20, Knee Pads $25, Elbow Pads $25. I think it is well worth spending at least $100 to protect yourself. 1 trip to the hospital will go far beyond what you spend on protective gear plus it saves the wear and tear on your body. Most of the protective gear that were made for other sports will usually not work that well for paintball related purposes. How many sports have you low crawling in dirt, kneeling for extended periods of time, superman diving, have projectiles flying at you and your junk, etc. etc.