How do you protect the vitals? - Page 6

MondoMor · 05-12-2008, 04:57 PM

After taking two shots within 6" of the "bullseye" in a scenario two weeks ago, I stopped at a Sports Authority today at lunch and picked up a cup/compression short combo. Here's hoping it's comfortable enough.

Yellow5 · 05-12-2008, 05:45 PM

In 13 years, I've taken one right at the end. Without being too crass about it, I was ok that night.

(Completely unrelated to my experience) Ask Jake what he thinks after last Saturday...

Striker9 · 05-12-2008, 06:25 PM

I usually just go with a pair of athletic shorts under my pants. Sometimes I take a folded up shirt and stuff it half way down with the other half hanging out, useful for cleaning my mask or other gear and provides a little protection.

Mar · 05-12-2008, 06:35 PM

ball towel...

sloonan · 05-15-2008, 01:06 PM

The new product should be out soon.
It will be a small towel that can be folded over a belt and hang protectively over the important bits. This towel will have the words, "Ow My Balls!", printed on the bottom. I thought it would be a funny and useful addition to my paintball stuff.
I may sell a few of these but I'm really not looking to make any profit off these.

93civiccpe · 05-15-2008, 09:20 PM

Pudding.. vanilla pudding..
'nuff said

LettuceHead · 05-16-2008, 11:57 PM

I switch between a cup or slide shorts depending on what pants I'm wearing, or do the towel-from-the-belt if I forgot the cup. I have also donned a "pod-piece", as my friend called it, of positioning a 2 pod pouch in front of the nether region.

I got shot in the left one years ago, a Hail Mary from 40 yards that dropped me. I then went almost ten years until I got shot right on the tip of Mr. Happy from about four feet away. I crashed to the ground and couldn't get back up and would nearly pass out trying to take a whiz for 3 days.

Ever since I started wearing crotch armor I've actually been hit between the uprights about 20 times. Once it was from being bunkered about 3 feet away from a insanely ramping gun, about 8 shots resonated off the hard plastic cup like someone playing the bongos.

Big believer here...

Altec · 05-17-2008, 05:37 PM

towel hung over belt (Or a sporran), kilt, and a pair of denim shorts.

Be prepared!

halob2 · 06-22-2008, 05:19 PM

underarmour sliding shorts for baseball work very well, they have a cup holder to protect what mama gave ya, and they are very comfortable!!

DarkStar · 06-22-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93civiccpe

Pudding.. vanilla pudding..
'nuff said

"Now, Barry. Where did you get your hands on $50 of Pudding"
"Don't worry your pretty little head" "Ooohhhh yeaaaaah"

Not sure why I don't wear any protection. Back in the day I did have a bad experience. Got pummeled in the berries (Dropped me like a sack of potatoes) After A few minutes I dragged myself up to go limp off the field, as I'm hopping along (Gun in air etc etc etc) someone pops out from behind a tree and rips a string at me. Miss Miss Miss HIt. This one hit the twig. Direct Hit. Yikes, That stung like a SOB, but no mind-numbing pain like the first one.

I guess I should pick up some underarmour.

View Poll Results: How do you protect the vitals?
athletic cup	34	18.99%
padded pants	32	17.88%
slider shorts	38	21.23%
towel hung over belt	14	7.82%
kilt	8	4.47%
no protection, I risk it	86	48.04%
other, please post	11	6.15%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 179. You may not vote on this poll

05-12-2008, 04:57 PM	#51 (permalink)
MondoMor "Range Safety"? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 287	After taking two shots within 6" of the "bullseye" in a scenario two weeks ago, I stopped at a Sports Authority today at lunch and picked up a cup/compression short combo. Here's hoping it's comfortable enough. __________________ PBPBC (feedback)

05-12-2008, 05:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
Yellow5 MCB Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 415	In 13 years, I've taken one right at the end. Without being too crass about it, I was ok that night. (Completely unrelated to my experience) Ask Jake what he thinks after last Saturday... __________________ Our source also added that, while impressive, a Buick-sized shlong is not desirable www.knightstalkerspaintball.com www.oapaintball.com

05-12-2008, 06:25 PM	#53 (permalink)
Striker9 __________ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 495	I usually just go with a pair of athletic shorts under my pants. Sometimes I take a folded up shirt and stuff it half way down with the other half hanging out, useful for cleaning my mask or other gear and provides a little protection. __________________ Feedback: MCB PbNation

05-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#54 (permalink)
Mar more sig'ed than your mom Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,204	ball towel... __________________ Facts: 1. Ninjas are mammals. 2. Ninjas fight ALL the time. 3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.

05-15-2008, 01:06 PM	#55 (permalink)
sloonan MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 873	The new product should be out soon. It will be a small towel that can be folded over a belt and hang protectively over the important bits. This towel will have the words, "Ow My Balls!", printed on the bottom. I thought it would be a funny and useful addition to my paintball stuff. I may sell a few of these but I'm really not looking to make any profit off these. __________________ 2008 Scenario and Big Game Calendar Scenario Team Contact Info PB Manuals PM me with any new games, game changes or team info

05-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#56 (permalink)
93civiccpe MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 280	Pudding.. vanilla pudding.. 'nuff said

05-16-2008, 11:57 PM	#57 (permalink)
LettuceHead Rec Poster Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 36	Always... I switch between a cup or slide shorts depending on what pants I'm wearing, or do the towel-from-the-belt if I forgot the cup. I have also donned a "pod-piece", as my friend called it, of positioning a 2 pod pouch in front of the nether region. I got shot in the left one years ago, a Hail Mary from 40 yards that dropped me. I then went almost ten years until I got shot right on the tip of Mr. Happy from about four feet away. I crashed to the ground and couldn't get back up and would nearly pass out trying to take a whiz for 3 days. Ever since I started wearing crotch armor I've actually been hit between the uprights about 20 times. Once it was from being bunkered about 3 feet away from a insanely ramping gun, about 8 shots resonated off the hard plastic cup like someone playing the bongos. Big believer here... __________________ www.paintball-online.com http://blog.paintball-online.com/

05-17-2008, 05:37 PM	#58 (permalink)
Altec Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 490	towel hung over belt (Or a sporran), kilt, and a pair of denim shorts. Be prepared! __________________ PROJECT'S Confederate Ballers! -Official Avatar Maker-

06-22-2008, 05:19 PM	#59 (permalink)
halob2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida Posts: 18	underarmour sliding shorts for baseball work very well, they have a cup holder to protect what mama gave ya, and they are very comfortable!!

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