Paintball specific clothing necessary? - Page 14

S7G · 05-11-2008, 11:10 AM

I have 2 pair of carhart pants and Bib overalls that I have been palying in since 1996 that are none the worse for wear and will probably out last my playing days!
Not bad for $50 on clearance.
I wear the bibs at castle for the extra protection father up my back for when the shooting is going to be close.

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oerllikon · 05-12-2008, 12:20 AM

hmm.. ive worn a carhart jacket and jeans every time ive gone. maybe ill splurge on a bdu sometime

in my humble opinion, no, not necessary

Menso · 05-16-2008, 03:22 PM

The only paintball specific clothing I have are my Empire React pants. Can't go wrong with the extra padding and whatnot. Although, I do use volleyball kneepads and soccer cleats. I don't feel jerseys really needed, especially in this Texas heat.

chrislognshot · 05-18-2008, 08:46 PM

it all depends on what playing. a lot of people say need paintball pants if play speed ball so get some parts of pants arms or parts body cover. other say if play woods ball might want to where army pants. i say if all up to you or what other people say. do what you think is right. don't buy some if don't need. later in life might say why did i buy that when i did not need it.

baader · 05-19-2008, 03:58 AM

You don´t need anything else than mask, however they are much more comfortable.

The way I play, it´s essential to have knee/shin pads, elbow pads and gloves.
I didn´t use to wear any and the scars are very visible today.

The occasional pains in you joints that keep you from sleeping also make you wish you had them. Kneepads help with the bad knees as they´re more about support than protection.

All my gear cept shoes is paintball specific, pb pants and jerseys have more ventilation than bdu´s so I wear them also in the woods.

05-11-2008, 11:10 AM	#131 (permalink)
S7G MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 599	I have 2 pair of carhart pants and Bib overalls that I have been palying in since 1996 that are none the worse for wear and will probably out last my playing days! Not bad for $50 on clearance. I wear the bibs at castle for the extra protection father up my back for when the shooting is going to be close. P-3 __________________

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05-12-2008, 12:20 AM	#132 (permalink)
oerllikon Rec Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66	hmm.. ive worn a carhart jacket and jeans every time ive gone. maybe ill splurge on a bdu sometime in my humble opinion, no, not necessary

05-16-2008, 03:22 PM	#133 (permalink)
Menso Rec Poster Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 57	The only paintball specific clothing I have are my Empire React pants. Can't go wrong with the extra padding and whatnot. Although, I do use volleyball kneepads and soccer cleats. I don't feel jerseys really needed, especially in this Texas heat.

05-18-2008, 08:46 PM	#134 (permalink)
chrislognshot Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 264	it all depends on what playing. a lot of people say need paintball pants if play speed ball so get some parts of pants arms or parts body cover. other say if play woods ball might want to where army pants. i say if all up to you or what other people say. do what you think is right. don't buy some if don't need. later in life might say why did i buy that when i did not need it.

05-19-2008, 03:58 AM	#135 (permalink)
baader Rec Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 41	You don´t need anything else than mask, however they are much more comfortable. The way I play, it´s essential to have knee/shin pads, elbow pads and gloves. I didn´t use to wear any and the scars are very visible today. The occasional pains in you joints that keep you from sleeping also make you wish you had them. Kneepads help with the bad knees as they´re more about support than protection. All my gear cept shoes is paintball specific, pb pants and jerseys have more ventilation than bdu´s so I wear them also in the woods.