Paintball Gear
Paintball Gear is used in the game of paintball for protection
and to play the game. Paintball equipment varies depending on the type
of paintball game being played and the skill level of those playing.
Every player, however, is required to have two basic pieces of equipment
a mask and a gun.
Another crucial part of Paintball Gear is Paintballs. Regular paintballs
are made of a gelatin shell filled with food coloring and vegetable
oil. The gelatin shell is designed to break upon impact, however, bounces
may occur. There are many types of paintballs, such as glow in the dark
paintballs for use at night, scented paintballs, formulations for winter
play, and more.
Paintball Gear is central to paintball, given its equipment-intensive
nature. Although good equipment by no means guarantees a good player,
a good player's ability can be seriously hampered by poor-quality equipment.
In order to safely conduct a game of paintball, every player requires,
at a minimum, a marker with propellant to fire the paint, a mask to
protect the eyes and face, paintballs, and a loader to hold them. To
ensure safety off the playing field, a barrel sock or plug is also considered
compulsory.