Paintball

[wpshin01]

I think the last time I played ball was about 4 years ago at my 16th birthday party. After that, everyone got jobs and started thinking about college I suppose. I was fairly into it at the time, playing with a pump cocker, proflex, all the shnazzy gear, but I decided I missed it and I wanted to come back.

I simplified my rig, my air tank being out of hydro and me wanting to avoid all of the fuss of regulators and what not. I picked up a Kingman Hammer here on the boards, remembering how much I liked not spending a lot on paint, threw a J&J ceramic on there, remembering it to be a good low cost barrel from when I played, and have a Vforce Profiler on the way here, preferring the looks and hard surfaces of the mask compared to a flex (I don't want a bounce bad enough I guess)

I've scheduled a day on this coming Saturday with a bunch of guys from my ROTC class at college as a way to build teamwork and generally have a blast. I guess what I'm asking is what should I expect? I've already figured my snapshot won't be what it used to, especially lefty, but any advice from other guys who have come back after a lengthy break? Will my equipment choice allow me to keep up, assuming I keep at it and start attending the Friday pump nights at the local field.

[Dr. VonDeafingson]

Yeah, I don't see why not. I got back into the sport this year with a phantom and all I did the first few months I played was rock the snake while playing on an airball field with some guys from my college team. You're a little awkward at first but you'll fall back into it.

[Chappy]

Your one possible equipment issue will be rollouts. Paint is often tiny these days and may likely roll right out of that J&J. Keep an eye on that, and if its an issue don't pump till your ready or tilt the gun back when your not shooting.

You'll still have a leg up on the noobs, so don't worry too much The important part is the fun, so try to have some

[russc]

Originally Posted by Chappy

Your one possible equipment issue will be rollouts. Paint is often tiny these days and may likely roll right out of that J&J.

Two pieces of electrical tape folded over the breech of the barrel will solve any rollout problems.

[Kermit]

Welcome back! I'm 16 and play pump all the time. It's a fun game.

Have fun! Let us know how it goes!

-Josh

[wpshin01]

Are they really sizing paint that small now? I remember playing with a .693 before and being fine. Rollouts still happened, but it shot straight. Also, I started hearing about people having problems with Profilers fogging? They were like THE mask to have when I was playing.

[Dr. PhunkyPants]

Many people are now shooting with Freak inserts in the 675-679 range for quality paint...the reasons for this have been well covered elsewhere. Do read up on the tape mod for your barrel--I bet you'll need it!

[pirhana92]

My Profilers fogged once. But that was because it was 40 degrees out and I was breathing really heavily from running. But I haven't had any other issues with it.

[tippmannrocker90]

Its like riding a bike, slightly awkward the first game or two but then you'll fall back into where you were when you left it! Similar story happened to me, I stopped playing when i went to college then came back to it a year ago after three years away.

[Chappy]

Originally Posted by Dr. PhunkyPants

Many people are now shooting with Freak inserts in the 675-679 range for quality paint...the reasons for this have been well covered elsewhere. Do read up on the tape mod for your barrel--I bet you'll need it!

Yep, I've been using a .676 sizer more oftne than not.